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Here are three 1915 Oldsmobile Model 42 vehicles, also known as
the "Baby Olds". Approximately 700 of this model were built in
1914 and 1,400 were built in 1915. Unfortunatly, only 10 are
known to exist amongst the two years.
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The Baby Olds produced 30 Horsepower from only 192 cubic inches.
This car was offered in 1914 only as a touring car. The wheelbase
on this model was 110 inches. In 1915 the model 42 was stretched
to 112 inch wheel base. The car only weighed 2,700 pounds. These
three are approximately 1/4 of all Model 42s known to exist.
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Here is a 1946 Triumph 1800 Saloon. The 1800 Saloon
is an extremely rare car in the USA. There were less
than 20 of them sold here when new. Most of the surviving
saloons are the later "2000 Renown" (produced from 1949-1952).
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Here is what it should look like. Approximately 12 "1800
Saloon's" are still around in England, and the search is
still on for more "1800 Saloon's" in the USA. Approximately
300 "2000 Renouns" are still around to my knowledge.
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Here is a 1948 Oldsmoble October 21, 1990 - the day
I received it at age 16. It was this vehicle that I
learned such skills as upholstery, auto body,
wood graining, auto mechanics, detailing, networking,
and historical vehicle research.
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In 1997, this car was at the 100th anniversary of
Oldsmobile in Lansing, Michigan. It took first place
in its class, and became a National Show winner.
The car was later used in my wedding in 2004 and has
taken first place in many shows. The production of
this vehicle totalled 15,842 with a shipping
weight of 3,508 pounds.
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This is a Willys Jeep that was assembled from parts and
pieces in the early 1960's and used as a shriner's parade
vehicle through the early 1990's.
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We aquired the Willys needing repair, and with a minor resurection -
this vehicle is functioning as a parade vehicle. Features include all
the bells and whistles (literally), a squirting telephone,
bottle openers, and a keg that is accessible through the
side of the vehicle.
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This is a 1959 Berkeley, from Biggleswade, Birshire England.
Roughly 2500 Berkeleys were produced from 1955-1960 and a
handfull made it to this side of the Pond.
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The vehicle was modified as part of a Master's Thesis,
and is capable of 72 miles per gallon on regular pump gasoline.
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This is a 1959 Jaguar Mark IX. The vehicle is beng stripped
down for the chassis to be installed into a 1934 Graham.
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The 1934 Graham will contain a 12 cylinder engine from a 1970 Jaguar XKE.
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This is a 1960 Wartburg 312. It was made in East
Germany during the height of The Cold War.
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Wartburg is a unique car for the U.S. with a
3-cylinder 2-stroke engine. It is known as
the most polluting vehicle ever made!
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This is a 2001 Chevy Silverado, extended cab with an 8 foot box. It has an 8.1 liter (496
cu in engine) and could pass anything but a gas station.
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Unfortunatly, in New York State, salt is used to keep
ice off of the roads in winter and everythng mechnical
has rotted (including the oil dipstick and tube).
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I do it nice, because I do it twice! Yes there are two 8.1 liter engines here.
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Both engines needed major machine work. The Cylinders needed to be bored
out .030 oversize, changing these 496cu in engines to 502 cu in. This orange
engine will be going back into my 2001 Silverado. The quality and craftsmanship
put into my engines are second to none!
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E-mail: JJFerrero3@yahoo.com
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