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1958 Corvette
Introduced in 1953, the Corvette celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2013. Based on the 1952 General Motors "Motorama" concept car - a 6-cylinder fiberglass bodied convertible sports car - went in to production virtually unchanged.300 Corvettes sold that first year and with aggressive competition from Ford's T-Bird and the Mercedes 300SL, Chevrolet introduced its redesigned Corvette in 1956. This all-new body style sported roll-up side windows for the first time and removable hardtop.
For 1957 the Corvette offered a fuel-injected V-8 engine capable of going from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and boasted a top speed of 132 mph.
The 1958 models introduced quad headlights, a bit more chrome trim and an updated interior.
The Corvette soon became known as the fastest production car in the US and became very competitive in both sales and on the racing circuit.
This 1958 Corvette is Regal Turquoise & White, and yes - that is the correct color.
From the Gilmore Car Museum
1952 Hudson Convertible
The Gilmore Car Museum is pleased to present a special exhibit, "The Fabulous Hudsons," in the museum's main gallery through May 1, 2013. This remarkable 1952 Hudson convertible is just one of 13 cars in that display, all part of the renowned Hosteler Collection from Middlebury, IN.This car features the famous "step-down" floor and is equipped with one of the most memorable six-cylinder engines in racing history - the Twin-H 262 cu. in. Super-Six Flathead.
The all-new Hudson Hornet achieved instant domination in stock car racing, including the NASCAR Grand National circuit from 1951 through 1954 in the hands of drivers such as Marshall Teague, Herb Thomas and Dick Rathmann. Hudson Hornets won 27 of 34 races in 1952 and 22 of 37 races in 1953.
It is the "Fabulous Hudson" that inspired the Doc Hudson character in the 2006 Disney animated film Cars.
From the Gilmore Car Museum
1930 Model A Ford Roadster
When Henry Ford introduced the new Model A Ford in December 1927, he was following the overwhelming success of the Model T, which had been produced with few changes since it debuted in 1908. Over 15 million of the sturdy, utilitarian, and low-priced Model Ts had been sold.The all-new Model A Ford was greeted with such tremendous public enthusiasm that it became an instant success and nearly five million were sold during its four year production. In fact, over 400,000 Model A Fords had been "sold sight unseen" before the car had even been unveiled to the public.
The newly-completed Model A Ford Museum, on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum, is the largest public museum dedicated to the Model A in the worldFrom the Gilmore Car Museum
1920 Cleveland Motorcycle
The Cleveland Motorcycle was built in Cleveland, OH from 1915 until 1929 and was one of many short-lived American motorcycle manufacturers. The Cleveland quickly gained a reputation for their sound design and the number of original and innovative features including a clutchless gear change and a worm primary drive.Despite the high quality of its products and its strong reputation it was the Wall Street crash of 1929 that forced the company out of business.
From the Gilmore Car Museum
1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster
In an attempt to replace Packard as America's premier motor car, Cadillac introduced its V-16 models in January of 1930, followed by the V-12 in September. Serving as the top of their line without concern of the cost, these models were unrivaled in power, smoothness, and luxury, thus adding an extra measure of prestige over the firm's less expensive models. The new model sparked the multi-cylinder race among fellow luxury automakers Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Lincoln, and Marmon. Ironically, due to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression, the debut of the larger engines came at a time when the fine car market was struggling the most. Cars such as this are currently displayed in the Gilmore Car Museum's new Dust Bowl / Great Depression exhibit juxtaposed with vehicles such as the Model T.From the Gilmore Car Museum
1970 Challenger Hemi
The Challenger, introduced in 1970, was Dodge's answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. Challenger and Plymouth's Barracuda were both built on the new E-body platform. Chrysler designed the E-body to utilize any of their engines, from a Slant-Six to the massive Hemi.This Challenger is an R/T, which stood for Road and Track, the high performance version R/T Challengers came standard with a 335 hp. 383 cu. in. engine. This car is equipped with the most powerful of the three optional engines available, the 425 hp, 426 Hemi engine, with dual four-barrel carburetors. Ordering the Hemi meant that one must also order the R/T package as well, which included a Rallye package of 15" wheels, heavy duty suspension and rear axle, heavy-duty brakes, dual exhaust and larger raised white letter tires.
From the Gilmore Car Museum
1916 Packard V-12 Racer
The name Packard is instantly associated with luxury motorcars rather than by racing. Yet, in the early years of the automobile many companies used racing as a way to exhibit their car's endurance as well as to further promote the brand. This vehicle was one of two factory experimental V-12 racers that saw success on US tracks through the mid-1920s. After that the car was shipped to Argentina where it continued to race and break records until 1929. Seeing little value in an old race car it was simply stored away, not to be rediscovered until 1990. After it had been meticulously restored it was featured at many notable auto shows such as the famed Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance and displayed at the National Packard Museum before its recent donation to the Gilmore Car Museum.From the Gilmore Car Museum
1915 Rauch Lang Electric
With the auto industry looking at alternatives to gas powered vehicles you might think electric autos were a new innovation. Actually, the technology is well over a century old. In 1903, the Cleveland firm of Rauch-Lang began selling electric cars.Electric cars became very popular, especially among women. In fact, Mrs. Henry (Clara) Ford drove a Detroit Electric and Mrs. Thomas (Mina) Edison drove a Baker Electric. Rauch-Lang was just one of the nearly 400 companies producing electric cars through the 1920s. However, just as electrical service was beginning to reach rural America, the electric automobile was fading into history.
From the Gilmore Car Museum
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