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The custom builder’s 1948 Chevrolet pickup “ENYO” wins SEMA’s Battle of the Builders 2022 Ultimate Builder Award and 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer “BULLY” was runner up at the annual automotive trade show in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS — Ringbrothers, the world-renowned custom car builder and parts manufacturer, was awarded several top awards at the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for two out of four of its most recent unveiled custom builds – a 1948 Chevrolet Loadmaster dubbed “ENYO” and a 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer codenamed “BULLY.” The Wisconsin-based team’s build “ENYO” took home top honors for a variety of custom builder categories including winning SEMA’s Battle of the Builders 2022 Ultimate Builder Award. Accolades from the 2022 SEMA Show also include “HRIA’s Design and Innovation Award” and “BASF’s Best Paint Award.”

“Year after year, the SEMA show gives us the opportunity to showcase what we are most passionate about,” said Mike Ring, co-owner of Ringbrothers. “This year, we had the opportunity to unveil four of our most extreme builds, both in design and execution. With the support from our partners and the enthusiast community, we continue to push the boundaries of custom car building which is what we originally set out to do.”

Bearing the name of the Greek goddess of war, the 1,010 horsepower 1948 Chevrolet pickup “ENYO” was nearly ten years in the making. Built through 10,000 laborious build hours, the “anti-street rod” is chopped, channeled and sectioned to redefine the American classic. ENYO has incredible details baked in, from the CAD-designed trim and parts that were all cut in-house at the Ringbrothers machining facility to the way they seamlessly managed to mate a big-box truck cab and massive drivetrain successfully on a low-slung, Indy Car-style chassis. Powered by a Goodwin 1,000-horsepower tall-deck racing engine and crafted using extensive carbon-fiber components, ENYO embodies the quality and custom work Ringbrothers is known for.

“BULLY,” on the other hand, expresses extensive restomod build features with a 6.8-liter LS3 V8 topped with a massive 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger and heavy-duty off-road suspension. The four-wheel-drive Blazer makes 1,200 horsepower. Other highlights of the labor-intensive and innovative build include a new chassis, four-link suspension, bespoke interior, heavy-duty drivetrain and many unique parts.

As leaders in their industry, Mike and Jim Ring were some of the first custom builders to utilize high-tech innovative design and technology in each creation. Among being one of the first shops to chop classic muscle cars to change the lines, make wide-body builds, use unusual industrial materials for interior designs, integrate CAD for the design process and 3D printing for parts, the brothers were also the first in making custom billet parts in-house. Much of what they’re known for is now standard use at multibillion-dollar OEMs building concept cars. But, for a tiny shop in Spring Green, Wisconsin to be the kick starter for these trends is something incredible.

For more information about Ringbrothers, “ENYO”  and “BULLY,”  see below. To learn more about Ringbrothers custom manufactured parts, visit www.ringbrothers.com or stay connected with the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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Ringbrothers LLC – (www.ringbrothers.com) – Based in Spring Green, Wisconsin, Ringbrothers has established itself in the automotive aftermarket as a premium parts builder and world-class car designer. Among its many accolades are several Chevrolet Best in Show awards, Goodguys Street Machine of the Year awards, Mothers’ Shine awards and a SEMA Battle of the Builders win in 2019. Ringbrothers has also been featured in some of the world’s largest automotive and mainstream news outlets. Ringbrothers proudly designs, fabricates, packages and ships its products from its headquarters in the United States, focusing on quality materials, craftsmanship and customer service. Revolutionizing the way restomods are done, Ringbrothers continues to innovate its products and builds every year with the goal of unveiling at least one new car at each SEMA Show. Learn more about Ringbrothers products and builds at Ringbrothers.com.

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Would you like to see your vehicle pictured in the 2024 Old Cars Reader Rides collector calendar? Submit your car pics to us and you might be one of the lucky few to get your ride on our calendar. Plus get 10 FREE calendars to share with your buddies if your ride is chosen for the calendar!

Our typical submission pile will be reduced to 13 finalists. Various criteria are used in eliminating images not used. Often these involve avoiding duplication of marque, model, color or era and have nothing to do with the quality or composition of the images presented. The following are “do’s and don’ts” to help you prepare a winning submission:

1. We can only use high-quality, color digital submissions of collector vehicles from every era of manufacture through 1990. Please note that snapshots, photocopies, drawings, paintings, or any media other than high resolution digital images cannot be considered due to quality issues. Also, do not submit a camera shot made from a physical photograph; the resulting image will be too distorted when enlarged to calendar page size.
2. In making the selections, emphasis will be placed on vehicles of American manufacture, but outstanding examples of widely collected imported marques will also be considered.
3. Each submission should depict a single, completely stock, unmodified from factory original vehicle (no shots with multiple vehicles) with no visible objects mounted on the dashboard or suspended from the rearview mirror, and should contain no people, pets, trophies or window stickers.
4. Each vehicle should be photographed against a pleasant and appropriate, non-distracting background.

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Owners of the vehicles depicted in the calendar will be identified, and each will receive a free copy of the 2024 calendar. Each submission should be accompanied by the name(s), address, and phone number of the owner(s), as well as the year, marque, model and body type of the vehicle depicted. To be considered, all submissions must be received in our office by May 22, 2023.

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Barrett-Jackson is embracing the next generation of car lovers as it will welcome the Future Car Show to its 2023 Scottsdale Auction on January 22, 2023.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ‒ October 26, 2022 – Barrett-Jackson announced that the Future Collector Car Show (FCCS) will be a part of the auction company’s flagship Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the first time on January 22, 2023. This one-day event, held on the Polo Field at WestWorld, will be a part of all the exciting action that Barrett-Jackson will bring to collector car enthusiasts this January during its entire nine-day event, January 21-29. FCCS is a family-friendly, concours-style event featuring vehicles that best represent the future of the collector car hobby, with the goal of celebrating the cars we love today and the future collectibles of tomorrow.

“Barrett-Jackson has long been a pioneer in the industry, championing its growth by creating family-friendly events for multiple generations to come together and enjoy this hobby with one another,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We are excited to bring the Future Collector Car Show to our iconic Scottsdale Auction and continue to engage the next generation of enthusiasts for years to come.”

At FCCS, spectators will enjoy a variety of vehicles ranging from highly modified custom builds to original and perfectly preserved rides, effectively creating an experience where generations of vehicle owners can find common ground in their love of future collectibles.

Continuing the blend of automotive culture and the world of fashion, FCCS at Barrett-Jackson will also feature an immersive and competitive fashion show produced by Luxe & City, awarding the winning stylist a cash prize. FCCS will also include additional elements, such as exhibitor displays and VIP offerings.

Prior to FCCS on January 22, concours-level judges will hand-pick the top cars for each category from the applications submitted. The target year range for featured vehicles is 1980 to present-day, with exceptions for vehicles that have seen recent increases in collectibility. The FCCS team will be looking for quality vehicles, highly modified enthusiast builds, rare or low-production number cars and unique or uncommon vehicles. Every vehicle entered in the show qualifies for the coveted Best of Show trophy, with other award categories that include a People’s Choice award selected by spectators on-site.

The entire selection of awards include:

• Best of Show
• Best Preserved
• Best Restored
• Best Period-Correct Modifications
• Best Purpose-Build Performance
• Visionary Award
• Elegance of Heritage
• Best Electro-Mod
• Rookie of the Year
• People’s Choice

Best of Show winners in past years include a 1993 Mazda RX-7, a 2004 modified Subaru WRX STi and a 1998 Toyota Supra.

“At Barrett-Jackson, we continue to elevate the auction experience throughout all of our annual events,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “I’m particularly excited about bringing FCCS on board as part of our Scottsdale Auction because it further exemplifies our commitment and dedication to the collector car hobby, while ensuring its growth and popularity amongst the next generation of automotive enthusiasts.”

Hundreds of future collector cars will be a part of FCCS. Participation to display a vehicle at the event is by application only, and the deadline to apply is December 12, 2022. Admission to FCCS will provide access to the entire Barrett-Jackson event on Sunday, January 22, including access to auction cars on display, the vast Exhibitor Marketplace, sponsor displays, and Hot Laps and Thrill Rides on the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track. Visit FCCS.Barrett-Jackson.com for additional information on how to enter your vehicle, award categories, tickets and more.

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About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson is a leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Houston, Texas, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of its events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via its produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

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In 2023 the Annual Chip’s Choice Showcase welcomes Corvettes that have raced the famed French Circuit.

CARLISLE, PA – The famed 24 Hours of Le Mans race takes center stage in France each year in June. The race dates back to 1923 and while it hasn’t offered 100 races for various reasons, it will still celebrate 100 years of its first race in 2023. As a nod to its rich and storied history, Corvettes at Carlisle presented by eBay Motors will celebrate 100 years too, not with wheels in motion, but with cars on display.

The 2023 showcase of all things Corvette takes place August 24-26 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. As part of the annual Chip’s Choice display (located in Building T), Corvettes at Carlisle will honor 100 years of Le Mans with a display that includes upwards of a dozen cars that competed on the famed 13.626 km (8.467 mile) long track. While many of the display cars are still unknown, one is a car very familiar to Corvettes at Carlisle fans; the famed #3 Cunningham Corvette.  This car, which took first in its class in 1960, is now owned by Irwin Kroiz and returns to Carlisle for the first time since 2021.

Chip’s Choice is an annual feature at Corvettes at Carlisle that carries a specific theme each year. The display is presented in memory of and in tribute to Chip Miller, co-founder of Carlisle Events and National Corvette Museum Hall of Famer. Chip began the tradition of ‘Chip’s Choice” in 1990 and every year since, the display aims to embody the best-of-the-best within the Corvette hobby. Since his passing in 2005, Chip’s son Lance continues the themed tradition the display and plays a key role in the selection of its display cars.

Corvettes at Carlisle is the last specialty car show offered by Carlisle Events in 2023.  The gathering of America’s Sports Car brings enthusiasts together from around the world showcasing every generation of Corvette ever produced. In 2022, a new Fun Field record was established and between the show cars and those who simply parked on grounds, the event welcomes over 5,000 Corvettes. Fun Field registration is now open, with a 10% discount in place through July 10. In addition, vendor opportunities are available for those looking to sell Corvette merchandise, parts, etc. Finally, for those looking to attend as a spectator or parts buyer, admission tickets are available at a discount online, plus kids 12 and under are admitted FREE. 

Learn more about Corvettes at Carlisle online at CarlisleEvents.com or call 717-243-7855 today.

Carlisle Events is a partner or producer of over a dozen annual collector car/truck events. Events are held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds (Carlisle, PA), Allentown Fairgrounds (Allentown, PA), and the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus (Lakeland, FL). The season schedule includes four automotive flea markets of varying size, four auctions, as well as individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, and imports. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, events hosted at Carlisle attract enthusiasts annually from all corners of the globe. More information is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com or www.CarlisleAuctions.com.

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At a recent auction held by Donley Auction services the 1904 Chicago license plate bearing the number 1 sold for $34,000.

A 1904 Chicago license plate bearing the number 1 sold for $34,000 on Aug. 28, pummeling its pre-sale estimate of $2,000-$4,000. The rare license plate was offered in a sale organized by Donley Auction Services.

The 1904 license plate predated Illinois state license plates and hailed from the first year that the City of Chicago issued a metal license plate. In 1901, Chicago began issuing badges to motorists, and in 1903, it began issuing numbers that motor vehicle owners were to mount to leather or wood themselves, then place on their horseless carriage. In 1904, Chicago began stamping license plates, a short-lived practice that ended in 1907 when the state of Illinois began issuing license plates.

The 1904 plate No. 1 was originally issued to Arthur J. Eddy, a lawyer and early motor car enthusiast in Chicago. He had previously received Chicago license No. 1 in 1900, the city’s very first license, according to the auction company, and helped found the Chicago Auto Show in 1901. In 1902, Eddy became a founding member of the Chicago Motor Club, which would become the AAA Motor Club.

The 1904 No. 1 aluminum license plate measures 6-7/8 inches by 11-7/8 inches and had previously been in the famous Lee Hartung Collection, which RM Auctions dispersed in 2011.

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A 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight with family ties sees the light of day after decades of being stowed away.

Story and Photos by Chad Ehrlich

In 1957, Devere Dove bought out the Del Siedle Buick dealership in Great Bend, Kan., and the new Dee Dove Buick received its first batch of Buicks when the “Air Born B-58 Buick” starting hitting showrooms. In 1966, Dee Dove was able to acquire both Oldsmobile and Cadillac franchises to add to his successful Buick Dealership. This addition also included a new facility to house and the service all of the mid-to-upper-line General Motors vehicles it sold and serviced.

Enter Steve Ehrlich

In 1972, Steve Ehrlich left his job at his local Pontiac dealership and accepted a job as one of the mechanics at Dee Dove Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac. Even though Steve had been working on cars since he was a teenager, he only had a couple years of experience under his belt when he went to work for Dove’s, as it became known. He learned fast as he studied the differences between the different GM products. He also had help from some of the “old timers,” the mechanics who had been there for years. A few of those mechanics had been there since Dove’s received that first load of new Buicks in 1958.

Steve had a successful career at Dove’s, eventually taking over the shop as the service manager in 1978.

Larry Panning buys a new Olds

Larry Panning was a local farmer and loyal GM customer who also enjoyed photography. He was an avid supporter of his town, Ellinwood, Kan., and volunteered his time to multiple committees and organizations there. Larry was also a member of the local Lutheran church, and well known in his community. As his kids grew and started getting out on their own, Larry decided it was time for a new GM car. This time, though, he wanted something that was a little classier than the regular family sedans that he had driven while raising his family. In 1974, Larry began looking for his next new car. At that point, he had also started becoming involved in local and state politics, so his patriotism was also on his mind as he was car shopping. A loyal customer of Dee Dove’s, on Nov. 20, 1974, Larry picked up his newest car, a 1975 Oldsmobile. This time, however, the car wasn’t just a basic sedan.

Larry’s new Oldsmobile was a Spectre Blue Ninety-Eight Luxury Coupe, a top-of-the-line Oldsmobile loaded with options. This sticker price on the new Ninety-Eight was a whopping $7,288.40! Even though his new Oldsmobile was loaded with options from the factory, there were two options that the dealership added to the car, as was common in the ’70s — body side moldings for $44.95, and a half vinyl top for $109.95. With a cash discount plus sales tax, this brought the Oldsmobile’s out-the-door total price to $6,346.14. That was still a lot of money in those days, but it was also a lot of car!

The Pannings drove the Ninety-Eight Luxury Coupe as their daily vehicle. For years it took them to church, committee meetings and out to the farm. They used it regularly until 1983, when another Oldsmobile was purchased for daily transportation, thus relegating the Ninety-Eight coupe to backup duty.

Around 1990, the old Ninety-Eight coupe wasn’t being used much anymore, and it was parked in a small building located on the back corner of property in Ellinwood. The Pannings kept the tag current for another 10 years or so, just in case the old car may be needed for backup transportation. After that, she sat in peaceful slumber, out of sight and out of mind, but well-protected and out of the elements. Larry bought the car originally because it was a big, beautiful, loaded Ninety-Eight, and he cared for the car and wanted to make sure it was preserved.

Reunited through an Olds

Steve Ehrlich entered the car business, because he was a car nut. He left the dealership in 1990, but his love of cars never stalled. He even went into the collector car parts business as a side hobby. He has since built up a nice-sized collection and, like most hobbyists, he’s always looking for the “next one.” Last April, Steve heard about an old Oldsmobile that had been stored in a garage for years. He didn’t know anything about the car, just that it was an old Oldsmobile, and he was given a number to call. After a phone call, the owner’s name sounded familiar and a time was arranged to go see the Olds.

As Steve walked into the building, he could only see a cathedral-style taillamp through the doorway and he instantly knew the Olds was an old Ninety-Eight, and he knew which Ninety-Eight it was! As he went through the doorway to the other side of the building, there she sat, just as she had for the last 20-plus years, waiting for another chance to shine. Tragically, many of these big, old ’70s GM cars ended up in demolition derbies over the years, yet here sat an original, unmolested tank that Steve recognized from more than 45 years ago.

After a little negotiation and a few phone calls to other family members, a deal was made. Amazingly, only one tire needed air before she was ready to be rolled into the sunlight after all of those years. However, there was one other small problem: this is a big car, and there was only so much room between the small building on the back of the property and the nearby house, and it was a tight fit getting the old girl pulled out and turned in order to load her. It was like moving a battleship in a small port!

After the Ninety-Eight was in the sunlight, Steve was able to get a better look at her. Two of Larry’s daughters were there as their dad’s old Ninety-Eight rolled back into the sunlight. A search through the glove box revealed a few surprises, and it brought back a lot of memories, not for the family, but for Steve. The original window sticker was still in the glovebox and it confirmed Dove Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac as the selling dealership. The original new car prep sheet was also there, and it was signed by one of the old mechanics that Steve had worked with for years. Next was the sales receipt, which listed the dealer-added side moldings and vinyl top. Steve was even able to identify the body shop technician who had installed the top by the way the moldings were done!

It turned into an emotional day for everyone, as the family finally had decided to let go of “dad’s old car,” and Steve was able to relive some good memories while adding another car to his collection.

The Oldsmobile is currently in one of Steve’s buildings, awaiting its turn in the shop. A preservation of this car is planned, rather than a full restoration. The first order of business will be to get the car running and road worthy again. Most of the paint looks like it will buff out to a shine. As with most GM cars from this era, it will require new bumper fillers. The interior will need a little work, but most of it is still in decent condition for its age.

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In the old car hobby, you never know what you may see next. This Oldsmobile was found about 12 miles from the dealership where it was sold new, and by a mechanic who had worked on it years before, and who had not seen the car in decades.

We all love cars that bring back memories. It may have been the car that we wished we had when we were young. It may have been a car that a friend or an older brother had. It may have been a car that we saw in a magazine or had a poster of. Those all bring back memories. This particular car wasn’t that for Steve. It is a beautiful Spectre Blue Ninety-Eight coupe, and an awesome car at that, but it was also an old customer that he knew well. It was the names of coworkers and friends on the dealership paperwork from 45 years ago. It was even the envelope with the dealership letterhead printed in the corner. This particular Oldsmobile brought back memories in an unusual way. That’s why we love the old car hobby, and that’s what makes this Oldsmobile particularly special.

Editor’s note: Author Chad Ehrlich is the son of Steve Ehrlich, who found the car. Chad Ehrlich is the owner of Nobody Else’s Auto, a salvage yard that can be found on YouTube and Facebook.

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Barrett-Jackson has had a banner year. The Houston auction added to their success with $31.4 million in sales with a 100% sell-through rate.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson is wrapping up its most successful year in the company’s 50+ year history following the Houston Auction at NRG Center, October 20-22, 2022. In total, 481 vehicles sold at No Reserve for over $30.6 million, while 269 pieces of automobilia sold for over $809,000 bringing the total auction sales to more than $31.4 million with a 100-percent sell-through rate and more than 30 world-record auction sales achieved.

The top 10 non-charity vehicles that sold during Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Houston Auction included:

1. 2019 Ford GT (Lot #749) – $1,028,500
2. 2019 Ford GT (Lot #757) – $990,000
3. 2006 Ford GT (Lot #766) – $429,000
4. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible (Lot #737) – $379,500
5. 2003 Hummer H1 Predator Custom SUV (Lot #726) – $323,400
6. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (Lot #745) – $302,500
7. 2016 Porsche GT3 RS (Lot #746) – $280,500
8. 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition (Lot #728) – $275,000
9. 2005 Ford GT (Lot #735) – $275,000
10. 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 VIN 005 (Lot #442.1) – $225,500
    1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 (Lot #750) – $225,500

Two vehicles crossed the auction block in Houston with 100 percent of their hammer prices benefiting two incredible causes. On Saturday, American businessman and philanthropist George Shinn donated a 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition (Lot #3001) to support Samaritan’s Purse and the Florida Disaster Relief Fund to support those suffering in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation in Southwest Florida. Shawn Shelby, grandson of Carroll Shelby and an American racer and entrepreneur, drove the limited-edition Mustang on the block, which initially hammered in at $400,000. Immediately following the sale, an additional $288,000 in pledged donations were made by Shinn, Michelle Mauzy, Beth and Preston Ingram, Kathie Lee Gifford and Rick Hendrick. Before the car could get too far away, it was donated back by the winning bidder and hammered a second time for $300,000. Additional cash donations were collected from generous guests in attendance and the entire amount raised for hurricane relief efforts surpassed $1 million. On Friday afternoon, a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Callaway/Hendrick Edition (Lot #3000) donated by Michelle Mauzy sold for $250,000 benefiting Operation Homefront.

Consignments are already being accepted for Barrett-Jackson’s flagship Scottsdale Auction, January 21-29, 2023. Those interested in consigning their collector vehicle may do so here. Those interested in registering to bid may do so here. 

To purchase tickets and VIP packages to the 2023 Scottsdale Auction, click here. Join Barrett-Jackson’s online conversation with #BarrettJackson and #BJAC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company – Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson is a leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Houston, Texas, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of its events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via its produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

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A ’54 Chevy 210 police car should be arrested for looking this fine. Yeah, we’d buy that!

A 1954 Chevy 210 police car? Geez, how often do those come up for sale? We’d be happy to take this sweet public servant home to our garage. She’s got 60-some thousand miles on the clock and has all the fun period police goodies on it, along with a 235.5-cid inline six under the hood. 

The listing says it’s had some interior restoration done. The body and paint look pretty good from the pictures, and the ad says it “runs and drives excellent.”

She’s for sale in Staunton, Ill., with our friends at Country Classic Cars, one of the biggest collector car dealers in the country. This Chevy deserves to land in a good home and get out on some regular patrols.

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