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Car of the Week: 1956 Ford Customline
The full-size 1955 Ford appeared to be an all-new car, but in reality, it was a completely reskinned version of the 1952-'54 Fords. Joining the Ford lineup for the 1955 model year was the sporty boulevard cruiser dubbed the Thunderbird. It got its share of attention from the automotive press, but there was much to say regarding the heavily restyled big Fords.
Mechanical upgrades included greater horsepower for the Y-block engine and a revised front suspension called "Angle-Poised Ball Joint Front Suspension," both of which made their debut in Ford cars for the 1954 model year. In back was a leaf spring suspension employing five leafs on all Mainline, Customline and Fairlane models except the station wagons, which had seven leafs. For 1955, the top-level Crestline name used during the three prior model years was dropped and replaced by the Fairlane tag.
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| | Gilmore Car Museum high school students to compete in Great Race
More than 120 pre-1972 autos will be traveling more than 2,200 miles from Jacksonville, Fla., to Traverse City, Mich., in the 2017 Great Race. Much of the nine-day vintage car endurance rally competition will be along the historic Dixie Highway.
Among the entrants will be about six teams from high school and college programs that will run in the X-Cup Division. While they won't compete for cash, they will compete for possible student scholarship funds and "an experience of a life time," according to Fred Colgren, education director of the Gilmore Car Museum.
Colgren recently announced that a team of high school students from the Museum's Gilmore Garage Works, an after-school program that provides hands-on involvement with maintaining and restoring vintage cars, will run in the 2017 Great Race.
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| | SEMA now accepting scholarship applications
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is now accepting applications for the 2017 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund for students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries.
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Students can apply for the scholarship at sema.org/scholarships.
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GET YOUR 2017 READER RIDES CALENDAR!
Classic Cars throughout the year - 2017 Old Cars Calendar
This 12-month wall calendar features a variety of incredible machines that are owned by Old Cars Weekly readers and has become an institution for thousands of old car lovers. The calendar shows all major holidays as well as car shows and swap meets from around the country, so you can plan ahead! Ideal for your home, garage, office, or to give as a gift to your favorite car enthusiast.
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| | 'American Graffiti' Impala unveiled
TV host and former NASCAR champion crew chief Ray Evernham had an opportunity to realize a lifelong dream at the 2016 SEMA Show - unveiling a car that he pursued for more than 40 years - the 1958 Chevy Impala featured in American Graffiti.
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| | Sin City 2 Tucker at AACA Museum
The AACA Museum has a new piece of movie memorabilia on display. The Tucker 48 "Sin City 2" movie car is now on view through April 1.
The handmade replica 1948 Tucker was built to be used in the movie. IOn screen, it was driven by Mickey Rourke and Eva Greene through some exciting chase scenes.
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| | Mecum Dallas Auction recap
Mecum Auctions cruised back into Dallas and a total of 756 cars went home with determined bidders over the span of four days. Total sales for the event reached $24.6 million, with Mecum Auctions selling 73 percent of the auction's 1,041 consigned vehicles.
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YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PRICING!
2017 COLLECTOR CAR PRICE GUIDE
By Old Cars Report Price Guide Editors


The 2017 edition of the Collector Car Price Guide is here! Pricing information is available for collectors, restorers, buyers, sellers, insurance agents and anyone who could benefit from reliable and authoritative data. The 2016 edition lists all models made by 109 carmakers and 37 truck makers between 1901 and 2009!

This brand-new version includes over 275,000 prices for sports cars, domestic cars, imported cars, classic cars, special-interest automobiles, muscle cars, and trucks in 6 conditions. This one-of-a-kind resource for antique and hobby vehicles is packed with pricing information not found anywhere else. From Curved Dash Oldsmobiles, to big-finned cruisers of the 1950s, to 1960s muscle, we show you what people are paying for cars in the collector vehicle market. Get your copy now!
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