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Bought as a “movie” car, one owner is loving his 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier droptop.

Kevin Fouhy is loving life in his Cavalier droptop. Back in the ’80s rolling with the top down was where it was at. Fouhy gets it! 

This is what he had to add about his ’80s Chevy droptop…

“I bought my first Cavalier in 2019 for use in movie films that were filming here in my Hudson Valley area in New York. Since then I have fallen in love with this little convertible as it is so much fun to drive. I have put some money into to repairs as needed, even fixing the air conditioning! I am still using it as a movie picture car currently. When the opportunity comes my way, it provides a nice side income to me in addition to all the fun of driving it.”

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The 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE to be offered at Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic May 12-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

The unveiling of the legendary 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE, known as the “Black Ghost” in the Detroit street racing scene of the 1970s

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Walworth, Wis. – The legendary 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE, known as the “Black Ghost” in the Detroit street racing scene of the 1970s, was unveiled today at Mecum Kissimmee 2023, the World’s Largest Collector Car Auction®, as the headlining consignment for Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic, which will be held this May 12-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Godfrey Qualls, a Detroit police officer by day and mysterious street drag racer by night, dominated the Motor City power scene with his black 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T SE adorned with the “Gator Grain” roof treatment and white tail stripe, and powered by the 426 Hemi engine. After serving in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, Godfrey ordered the car new at Raynal Brothers Dodge in Detroit, with it arriving on December 5, 1969. He put it to good use, rumbling to local hangouts, including the famed Woodward Avenue and Telegraph Road, ready to trounce any contender. With a win secured, the pair would then disappear into the darkness for weeks and months at a time. The vanishing of Qualls’ triumphant Dodge Challenger earned it the nickname “Black Ghost.”

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In 1975, with numerous victories achieved and a mythical legend bestowed, the “Black Ghost” again went off the grid; however, this time it was gone from the Michigan streets for decades. Godfrey went silent, too, neither sharing stories nor boasting of his victories in the “Black Ghost.” That left his son, Gregory, to learn of his dad’s midnight MoPar escapades from family and friends.

That changed in 2014, when Godfrey invited Gregory to his house; the pair went to the garage, uncovered the black Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T and spent the afternoon cleaning the classic gem. However, that new bonding time would soon be cut short, when Godfrey’s prostate cancer returned in 2015 and made its way into his bones. By December of that year, he was hospitalized and fighting for his life. With days to live, Godfrey requested his son retrieve a special envelope from his home and bring it to the hospital. Inside was the car’s paperwork, and after 46 year of ownership, Godfrey signed ownership of his beloved “Black Ghost” over to Gregory.

“We all love a good car story, but this is nothing short of an all-American muscle tale forged in the heart of the Motor City,” Mecum Vice President of Consignments Frank Mecum said.

 “When you have the combination of a Purple Heart-awarded military veteran and a unique ’70 Challenger with the mythical street racing of a clandestine Detroit cop, the muscle car, drag racing and MoPar enthusiasts take notice.”

The car earned such a revered place in history and hearts that it became the driving inspiration behind one of Dodge’s most recent special edition Challengers: the 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost. Just 300 of the Redeye Widebody car will be built in total, and one of them is on display at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction right now.

The Qualls family in front of the “Black Ghost” and the Redeye Widebody Challenger that was inspired by it.

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Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic, the flagship auction for the family-owned enterprise, will feature an estimated 3,000 vehicles, daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors and various live entertainment acts, the Dodge Thrill Ride, and, of course, the ceaseless high-energy Mecum auction action.

Those interested in consigning a vehicle for auction at this year’s Spring Classic may find complete details about the consignment process and pricing at Mecum.com and are encouraged to submit a Request for Position form now to take advantage of pre-auction marketing opportunities.

Mecum has reinvented its bidder registration process, making it easier than ever for collector car enthusiasts to bid on their dream car, both from home and at the auction. Options for in-person, telephone and internet bidding start at $100, offering bidders the opportunity to get in on the Kissimmee auction action in whichever way suits them best.

For more information on Mecum Kissimmee 2023, Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis and all other Mecum auctions, visit Mecum.com. Mecum’s website is updated daily with the latest consignments and includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the vehicles to be offered. For schedule information, to consign a vehicle or to register as a bidder for this and all Mecum events, visit Mecum.com, or call (262) 275-5050 for more information.

Schedule:

Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205

May 12-20, 2023

Admission: $20 in advance online, and $30 at the door and online after May 12—per person, per day; children 12 and younger receive complimentary admission

Preview: Gates open daily at 8 a.m.

Auction: The vehicle auction will begin on Friday, May 12 through Thursday, May 18 at 10 a.m. and on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20 at 9 a.m., with Road Art to be offered 30 minutes prior to the vehicles

TV Schedule on MotorTrend: To be announced

(All Times Eastern)

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This Camaro is loved by all… Including four-legged movie stars!

Steven Wrzesien has one fine looking Camaro on his hands. Who wouldn’t want cruise with the top down in this sweet ride? Baxter the dog sure did!

This is what Steven had to add about his Camaro…

“We bought a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible in 2003. We wanted an Automatic and found one for sale not far from us. Turns out the automatic shift was on the column, unlike most 1st Generation Camaro’s that has the automatic shift on the floor. It has the unique color combination of Tripoli Turquoise on the exterior and also the interior. It also has a numbers matching engine and transmission, protecto plate and the original trunk mat and spare tire! We’ve enjoyed taking it to cruises, car shows & parades. In 2014 we were selected by the Newseum in Washington, D.C. to escort Baxter the dog, from the Movie “Anchorman” starring Will Ferrell. We drove Baxter and his trainer in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade around the streets of D.C.!”

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This Dodge D-200 may have fought the snow, but it lost to the might of Mother Nature and her wooden warriors.

Chad Ehrlich – Nobody Else’s Auto

This old Dodge pickup is equipped with seldom seen Sno-Fiter package! This truck spent most of its life on a Kansas farm instead of a northern environment which saved it from the salt, but couldn’t save it from the trees! With a little whittling, this old Dodge was freed from it’s personal forest!

Chad Ehrlich – Nobody Else’s Auto

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Chad Ehrlich is always dragging cool, old iron in his salvage yard, Nobody Else’s Auto. Be sure to subscribe to the “Nobody’s Show” Channel on YouTube to keep up with all of the new inventory that Chad is hauling in! You can also follow him on Facebook under “Nobody Else’s Auto.”

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Worldwide Auctioneers offering up an impressive 1929 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet and an impeccable 1936 Delahaye 135M Court Competition Cabriolet through their “Sealed Bid” series.

Auburn, Indiana – Worldwide Auctioneers, responsible for the sale of some of the world’s finest collector cars, has confirmed the introduction of its Sealed Bid Series. Launching on January 5th as an exciting digital extension of the company’s 200,000-square-foot purpose-built Gallery in Auburn, Indiana, the Sealed Bid Series caters to those seeking to buy globally significant cars in a more discreet environment.

 “At Worldwide, the customer is king, and we will continue to develop innovative commercial platforms tailored to serve our client’s diverse individual requirements,” said Rod Egan, Principal and Auctioneer.

1929 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet, with coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin

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Offered as part of the series launch, with sealed bids accepted from January 5th through January 18th, is a well-documented 1929 Hispano-Suiza H6B Cabriolet, with coachwork by Hibbard & Darrin. Exhibited at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and presented with a well-maintained late ‘90s body-off-the-frame restoration by Walter Koeng Coachworks in Basel, Switzerland, this award-winning example is well-known in the Hispano community and comes styled with the desirable three-position Cabriolet top configuration.

1936 Delahaye 135M Court Competition Cabriolet with coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi

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Open for sealed bids immediately after, from January 19th through February 1st, is an illustrious

1936 Delahaye 135M Court Competition Cabriolet with coachwork by Figoni & Falaschi, the 3rd of just 6 Court Competition Type 135s ever produced. Well-documented, with known ownership from new, and modified to a cabriolet back in 1948, the car is eligible for a host of the most respected concours, tours and shows throughout Europe and North America.

Registering to bid for the Sealed Bid Series enables interested parties to bid on these and upcoming vehicles anonymously, via a quick, straightforward and private process. Full details on cars and bidder registration can be found at worldwideauctioneers.com or discussed further with a Worldwide specialist at 1.260.925.6789. Inventory currently offered for sale privately in the Gallery can be viewed online here.

About Worldwide Auctioneers –  Worldwide Auctioneers is a U.S.-based, boutique catalogue auction company that is unique in having principals who are owner auctioneers, wholly invested in delivering the optimal result for every client. In addition to the acquisition and sale of classic automobiles at auction, it offers an extensive range of personalized services to the serious collector, including appraisal, collection direction and consultancy, estate planning and asset management. For those seeking to sell a car or collection privately, the company’s Private Sale Gallery is a 200,000-square-foot, climate-controlled and purpose-built showroom housed at its Auburn headquarters, with the Sealed Bid Series  offered as an online extension. Worldwide’s traditional annual schedule includes The Scottsdale Auction in January (next scheduled for January 2024), The Enthusiast Auction in April in Auburn, Indiana, The Auburn Auction, held over Labor Day Weekend in Indiana, and stand-alone auctions of significant private collections.

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Once an abandoned farm truck is now a hot Chevy pickup with modern conveniences.

Debbie Janovsky’s ’49 Chevy 3100 is quite the looker. It is hard to believe this once was an abandoned farm truck. Debbie’s hard work has really paid off.

Debbie added…

“This started out as an abandoned farm truck. It was completely disassembled and rebuilt with a 1992 chevy Caprice as donor car. The entire truck frame was boxed and fitted with an all Caprice drive train. The entire truck is 1992 caprice underneath utilizing the old truck frame. It has ps, ac, pb and 700r4 overdrive. I kept it all Chevrolet. The paint is even Corvette Millennium Yellow. 

All work was done at home in a 2-car garage Including the base coat/clear coat paint job.”

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This 1957 Ford F-Code, Factory Supercharged Custom Tudor was once a moonshiner’s car. Too cool not to look!

Richard Stuck’s 1957 Ford F-Code, Factory Supercharged Custom Tudor is a sight to behold!

Richard gave a bit of history behind this hot Ford…

“This is my 1957 Ford F-Code, Factory Supercharged Custom Tudor.

 These cars dominated NASCAR and USAC  in 1957.

This particular car was used to run moonshine in Tennessee. It was purchased from the moonshiner in 1965 and brought home to New Jersey. It is one of nine in this body style known to still exist.

It is an AACA Grand National First Prize Winner and was recently recognized by the International Motor Racing Resource Center as being a Historical race car.”

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Old Cars features a reader’s ’66 Mustang bought as a bribe to go to school!

SC Peterson must have had the coolest parents in the world. Get a ‘Stang to go to school. How cool is that?

Here is the story as told by SC…

“Hi…..this is my Mustang.  My parents ordered it for me as a bribe to go to college!  I have had it since the summer of 1966.  A few years ago I had it completely restored.  “ROTISSERIE RESTORATION”. 

Back in it’s original color

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Old Cars features a reader’s 1967 Ford Thunderbird Tudor.

Neil Flavin is the proud owner of this pretty bird. This ’67 Thunderbird Tudor is one of the finest around.

This is what Neil had to add on his prized Ford…

“I purchased this from the original family and continued to make it roadworthy. Not one you see every day. It has a unique, artistic design with a lot of history behind the look, especially with the front end. The “Glamour Birds” may not be the most popular ones out there, but they are beautiful classics.”

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The Saratoga Museum’s popular “Saturday after Thanksgiving” Lost Speedways program will take place on Saturday, November 26th.

Saratoga Springs, NY – With the end of another racing season on the horizon, attention is turning to off-season activities, and at the Saratoga Automobile Museum, nothing is more popular than the “Saturday after Thanksgiving” Lost Speedways program.

“We came back strong last November after losing a year to the Covid-19 pandemic,” said event organizer Ron Hedger. “But this year will rank among our best programs ever as we look at a wide swath of the past as well as peer into the future.”

Opening the program will be the always popular “Motorcycle Guy,” Mark Supley. But for 2022 his focus will change, as he has also begun restoring Soap Box Derby cars and researching past activities in the region, followed by Mike Zagata, who will take listeners back to the glory days of the old Fonda Speedway Drag Strip with assistance from photographer Frank Simek, who pulled a treasure trove of old photos from his archives to illustrate Zagata’s presentation. This and more!

110 AVE OF THE PINES
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
518-587-1935 
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