Spot a post-war classic

If you spotted a remarkable pre-war car, please show it to us.
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Below you find stories of spotted pre-war cars sent to us.

 

Bella Macchina


Are there cars more beautiful than this one? I think not! Bart

Author: Bart Tuesday, 04 January 2011

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Seen at Hershey

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It's a Playboy made in Buffalo, New York. This one probably dates from 1951. The three-passenger convertible was first made in 1947 and the model lasted until 1951. They had very litte styling changes over the years, although the engine was changed from 4-cylinder Hercules to Continental to Willys.

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Author: Rutger Booy Wednesday, 06 October 2010

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Scene from a rainy Hershey

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A soaking wet 1959 Cadillac Series 62 spotted by editor JB on his way to Hershey. The Caddy is for sale, so if you're in the market for one, keep a look-out for this nice example.

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Author: Rutger Booy Tuesday, 05 October 2010

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Power on the Via Flaminia

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Which rally car would you take for the 1600 km Via Flaminia rally over the smallest roads, which the mountainous area of central Italy has to offer ? These competitors chose for the ever-reliable Fiat 500. Note the suicide doors !

The car was modified on purpose by www.RuudRugzakgarage.nl

Author: Bart Kleyn Thursday, 24 June 2010

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1952(?) Chevy Pick-Up picking up a tree.

Chevy_PU_1952A fifties pick-up in perfect condition is a rare sight, but not really-really rare.
But to see one doing what is was built for - I mean for pickung up stuff - that's a really rare sight. This one is taking a fig tree home

Author: Joris Bergsma Tuesday, 18 May 2010

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A Continental Monday.

Sleeping along a bicycle highway at the southern outskirts of Amsterdam. A Lincoln Continental which has seen better days. One of the last Mohicans of the gaz guzzling generation. lincoln_continental_amsterdam

Author: Joris Bergsma Sunday, 09 May 2010

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Florida from France

These Renault spiders with rear mounted engine were built on the groundplate of the Dauphine.  This particular 'Floride'  is in pristine condition and coems in the very rare color Bleu Florida. The car was spotted within half a mile of the PreWarCar - PostWarClassic offices.

Author: Joris Bergsma Thursday, 06 May 2010

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