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Legend has it that this 1921 Model Dodge Touring car (#573551) was specially built by the Dodge Brothers Motor Company for The Maharajah of Bradesh, Maharish Vjain, ruler of the tiny kingdom of Bradesh in India. Outfitted to be used as a hunting vehicle, The Dodge Bradesh, as it was called, was shipped to India via steamboat. The car arrived in Bombay on September 4, 1920 and was transferred to a rail car for the long journey to the kingdom of Bradesh. The Maharajah eagerly awaited the arrival of his Dodge hunting vehicle from the United States. To his dismay; however, he never saw the car. A Keraubi bandit tribe raided the train and stripped the Dodge of much of its special equipment, including a lookout chair, gun harnesses, and other hunting accessories.

When the bandits fled, the wounded train crew returned to Bombay. There the Dodge was unloaded and placed in storage, where it was all but forgotten. Years later, in 1947, when the last of the British were leaving India, the car was discovered in a government warehouse by Sir Reginold Beecham. Sir Reginold purchased the car and shipped it to the United States. It was to be a gift for his American wife-to-be. Un [...]

With the famous 429 SCT RAM-Air V8 4V engine and four barrel carburetor. Factory set up for competition, with a hurst four speed transmission, competition suspension, firestone radial racing tires, black two tone hood with exposed locking pins, drag pack axle, shaker hood scoop, console, power steering, radio with dual rear speakers, chrome Magnum 500 wheels, 8000 RPM Tachometer, sports roof, dual exhausts.

One of the most respected and feared competition cars of the 60s and 70s, The Muscle Car era.

The Cobra Torino SCJ was the 1970 Motor Trend Magazine Car of the Year.

You are looking at a total restoration. Completely disassembled. The car was carefully rebuilt from the frame up. Yes, there are some gentle modifications, but essentially it is a "Like New" 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 350 SS two door hardtop. FEATURES: 350 cubic inch V-8 engine with special cams and carburetio. The car has the look of "A High Performance Mean Machine," and that is exactly what it is. If you were a young rebel back in the turbulent decade of the '60's, the Camaro 350 SS had to be one of your favorite automobiles.

The Chevrolet Camaro SS gained great respect among car enthusiasts. It was firmly sprung; handling and performance were excellent. Camaros won two Trans-Am racing championships. Click here for the audio story. 

This beautiful hardtop is one of the last of the famous Chrysler 300 "Letter Series" high performance luxury cars. For ten years, from 1955 to 1965, these were the muscle cars of their day. Built in very limited numbers by the Chrysler Corporation, each year's model used a new letter as the model 300 Suffix. This 1964 Chrysler 300K is vehicle Identification number 8443176919.

Before the days of the Daytona 500 Speedway, Chrysler 300 "Letter Series" cars raced on the sands at Daytona Beach and swept away the competition. In the Nascar flying mile. The 300s were driven by such famous race drivers as Carl Keikafier, Tim Flock and Lee Petty. Chrysler 300s remain among the most memorable performance cars ever built.

With limited production, the 1964 Chrysler 300K was often referred to as "The Beautiful Brute," Its big 413 cubic inch, 360 horsepower wedge engine had a throaty growl and appealed to that rare kind of driver who insisted on a no-compromise kind of automobile. This is one of the few Chrysler 300 "Letter Series Cars" still in existence today.

This is truly one of the finest examples of the popular Chevy 409 Super Sport Convertible in existence. It is a Body-Off-Frame, professional restoration. The project took over three years to complete. FEATURES:  Special Chevy 409 V-8 425 Horsepower Engine with Dual Four-barrel Carburetors Glass Packs Crankshaft Counterweights Hurst Four speed "Four in the Floor" High Performance Transmission 3.73 to 1 Posi-Traction Rear Axle Power Steering Custom Interior High Impact Paint AM/FM Radio

Chevrolet Convertibles of the 1960's were special cars indeed. They were exciting then, and they are exciting today. They retain a beauty that is timeless. Click Here for Audio Story

413 Cubic inch V8, 350 horsepower, push button torqueflite transmission, factory air, power windows and seat, 129 inch wheelbase, 4620 pounds. This was a limited production luxury car, with a total of only 3587 built. This 1962 Imperial custom, vehicle identification number 9123135582, is mostly original. It is a Florida car with no rust or body damage ever. Always garaged and carefully maintained. Owners manual and service and repair records are in the glove box. All components are in working order. The odometer reading is correct.

With free standing headlights, bomb sight tail lights, and flowing, sweeping lines, the 1962 Imperial is one of the most beautiful luxury cars ever built.

Proudly owned and displayed by Swope’s Cars of Yesteryear, Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

George Mason, President of Nash Motor Company, had broad experience in engineering, manufacturing and finance. He was an industry leader in the 1940's and '50's, and it was his decision to explore the possible production of a little two-seater. After the design phase was completed, the decision was made to have Auston Motor Co., Ltd. Of England build the car. The car would be available as a convertible or a hardtop. These cars were originally sold as Nashes; but later when Nash and Hudson merged to form AMC, the little car became known as the AMC Metropolitan. The Metropolitan was peppy, economical and fun to drive. All Mets had a rear mounted spare, a styling detail that mimicked the continental kits that were a popular accessory in the 50's and 60's.

1959 was the all-time best sales year for the Metropolitan with over 22,000 sold, and its popularity as an economy car was second only to the ubiquitous Volkswagen. But by 1960, the market was changing. Chrysler introduced the Valient, General Motors the Corvair, and Ford the Falcon, these compacts were bigger, more powerful and could be ordered with automatic transmissions. The youth market was hooked on horsepower, and gas was cheap. Sales decl [...]