Vintage vehicles, Automotive history and stories from motoring's past. 

1946 Beechcraft Plainsman - too much hybrid too soon

1946 Beechcraft Plainsman - too much hybrid too soon

In the frenzy to fill the transportation needs of Americans following WWII, airplane maker Beechcraft considered throwing their hat in the ring with a gasoline-electric hybrid that even had a built-in communications device. So why didn't the car fly? Jim Cherry has the story this week on Cherry Classics. 

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Chrysler 300 1955-59 - a beautiful brute

Chrysler 300 1955-59 - a beautiful brute

Like a heavyweight boxer in a fitted tux, Chrysler’s elegantly brutish 300 packed the power to match its looks. The Chrysler letter series cars’ beauty, power, and scarcity will no doubt gaurantee blue chip collectable status for a long time to come, with prime examples currently approaching six figures at auction. 

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Automotive Oddballs: Cars to drive on the road less traveled

Automotive Oddballs: Cars to drive on the road less traveled

Some people love beautiful vintage cars that embody graceful style. But there are also those automotive oddballs that make others just smile. Like floating cars. Or fishbowl cars. Here are 9 Cherry Classics that deserve the role of oddball in automotive history. 

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Davis Divan: three wheels + four seats = one jail sentence

Davis Divan: three wheels + four seats = one jail sentence

In post WW][ America the demand for cars was hot and innovative ideas abounded. So Gary Davis joined the ranks of those who thought he had a better idea for the American roads. But his three-wheeled fantasy turned into a two year jail sentence. What happened? Ride along with Jim Cherry and find out. 

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1926 Burney Streamliner

1926 Burney Streamliner

Early automotive pioneers started by powering their buggies but soon turned to the sky for inspiration. One of these was Sir Charles Dennistoun Burney who created a prototype. But what became of these 12 advanced cars? Jim Cherry streamlines the info this week on the Curbside. 

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