Cars – Dayton Auto and Memorabilia Museum https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org A Collection of Automotive History Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:03:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 1954 Kaiser Convertible https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1953-kaiser-2/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:02:30 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1611

1954 Kaiser Convertible

• 6-cylinder Darrin

]]> 1951 Ford Convertible https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1951-ford-convertible/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:44:02 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1591 1951 Ford Convertible
  • Acquired December, 2021

1951 FORD CUSTOM V8 CONVERTIBLE

  • Iconic Flathead V8 239ci
  • Dual 2-barrel carburetors
  • “3 on the tree” 3-speed manual column shift
  • Two-tone tan/red leather interior
  • Power cloth convertible top
  • Chrome bumpers, grille, and trim
  • 3″ white wall tires w/chrome caps
  • Offenhauser ribbed aluminum cylinder heads
  • Dual exhaust system
  • 12-volt electrical conversion
  • Magic Air heater

This car is meant to be driven!

 

]]> 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1955-chevrolet-bel-air/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 02:36:57 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1536 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

• Acquired December, 2021

 

 

]]> 1953 Hudson Super Jet https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1953-hudson-super-jet/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:02:03 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1489 1953 Hudson Super Jet – Still with Original Safety Decal!

• Powertrain: Six-cylinder, 202cid/114 hp motor with three-speed on the column

• Features: Six-volt electrical system; spare tire and jack; all-original interior

• Original Surf Green color with Meadow Green top AND 1959 Safety Decal (see photo)

• Acquired December, 2021

]]> 1953 Willys Aero Eagle https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1953-willys-aero/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:21:40 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1474 1953 Willys Aero Eagle

• Wheelbase: 108 inches

• Overall Length: 180.8 inches

• Powertrain: Inline F-head six-cylinder with cast iron block; 161 cubic inch displacement; 7.6:1 compression; 90HP @4200RPM; 135 ft. lbs. of torque at 2000RPM; Carter YS.924S single-barrel carburetor

• Features: Wide white tires, Original upholstery, Working radio

• Featured on the cover of the January 1952 Popular Science Magazine

• Acquired December, 2021

 

Learn More:

• Read about the ’53 Willys cars at Wild About Cars

• Listen to the Aero Eagle engine Here

]]> 1956 Ford Thunderbird https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1956-ford-thunderbird/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:05:16 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1461 1956 Ford Thunderbird

• Thunderbird Special 292 cubic inch Ford V8 with 3-speed manual

• 43,610 Original miles

• Desirable Raven Black convertible with hard top accessory

• Continental kit with fender skirts

• Acquired October, 2021

 

Learn More:

• Watch video at Streetside Classics

]]> 1886 Benz Motorwagen https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1886-benz-motorwagen-replica/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:16:37 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1416 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica

• Handcrafted replica built to original specifications by Bently Engineering (UK)

• Three-wheeled with tubular chassis

• 0.9 HP, 984cc internal combustion horizontal engine with vertical crankshaft

• Patented in 1886; first sold in 1887

Learn More:

• See more photos at conceptcarz.com

• Watch video of Benz Motorwagen start-up instructions

• Watch video of Benz Motorwagen running

• Read Pick of the Day at ClassicCars.com

• Read Piloting The 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen at My Thoughts by Derrick

• Read 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen Replica Drive and Review at Speed World

]]> 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1953-buick-skylark-convertible/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:46:46 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1398

1953 Buick Skylark Convertible

• Numbers matching 322 Fireball V8
• 2-Speed Dynaflow automatic transmission
• 75,318 Miles
• Roadmaster guages
• Power steering, top, windows, seat, and antenna

Learn More

• Watch video of Coach Mike Ditka’s Former Skylark

 

]]> 1971 Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1971-rolls-royce-mpw-coup/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:23:11 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1283

1971 Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward [MPW] Coup’

• Rolls-Royce MPW coach-built
• 7-liter Rolls-Royce V-8
• Rolls-Royce modified General Motors automatic transmission
• Car weighs 6,200 pounds
• Coil over mechanical suspension with hydraulic leveling
• 4 wheel independent suspension
• 4 wheel disc brakes

 

]]> 1936 Cord 810 Phaeton https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/portfolio_page/1936-cord-810-phaeton/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:36:37 +0000 https://daytonautoandmemorabilia.org/?post_type=portfolio_page&p=1158

1936 Cord 810 Phaeton FB

• Currently being restored to better-than-factory condition

• Original Cord FB1445 engine used by Auburn engineering to develop the supercharger

• May have been a show car discussed by E.L. Cord himself

• During restoration, we discovered the front fenders were manufactured on prototype tools and had substantial body solder (almost a lost art)

• One fender was replaced, with the original going back to the Cord factory; It now lives a factory-restored life on another Cord

• Hand-fabricated supercharger exhaust manifold

• See restoration progress

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