To many old-car enthusiasts, a vehicle that’s called “classic” is one that’s 25 (or more) years old. But the word has a very different definition for people who belong to the Classic Car Club of America.
This organization, which dates back to 1952 and hosts its own museum on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, Michigan, celebrates the finest vintage automobiles ever built, regardless of country of origin. It offers guidelines to specify which vehicles fall under the term “Classic” (note the capital C): the cars are primarily prewar, having been built between the years of 1915 and 1948, and they embody top levels of design, engineering, and craftsmanship. The CCCA publishes a list of Approved Full Classics that meet these criteria.
Full Classics are the type of vintage automobiles that are regularly invited to exhibit in concours events and other discerning car shows; they may be the jewels of any collection. Those cars recognized by the CCCA tend to be very valuable, but there are good buys to be had if you’re willing to undertake a full restoration or even a sympathetic refurbishment. We’ve searched Hemmings.com and turned up a broad selection of domestic and imported Full Classics on offer from dealers and private sellers; scroll on to see 12 of our favorites.
1935 Auburn 851 SC
This 1935 Auburn 851 SC phaeton is a rare, factory-supercharged example of the stylish cars offered by the Auburn marque in the mid-1930s. Its restoration dating back to 2003, the car has been awarded by the CCCA and the AACA, starred on the poster for the 2007 Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Festival, and was shown at that year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
1935 Auburn 851 SC
This 1935 Auburn 851 SC phaeton is a rare, factory-supercharged example of the stylish cars offered by the Auburn marque in the mid-1930s. Its restoration dating back to 2003, the car has been awarded by the CCCA and the AACA, starred on the poster for the 2007 Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Festival, and was shown at that year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Pair of 1923 Wills Sainte Claires
An important, yet little-remembered marque from the 1920s is Wills Sainte Claire, which produced an estimated 12,000 luxury cars using advanced engineering between 1921 and 1927. This fascinating pair of 1923 models —a V-8-powered roadster and a six-cylinder phaeton— is being sold together as restoration projects and they come with additional body and mechanical parts.
Pair of 1923 Wills Sainte Claires
An important, yet little-remembered marque from the 1920s is Wills Sainte Claire, which produced an estimated 12,000 luxury cars using advanced engineering between 1921 and 1927. This fascinating pair of 1923 models –a V-8-powered roadster and a six-cylinder phaeton– is being sold together as restoration projects and they come with additional body and mechanical parts.
1916 Simplex Crane Model 5
Simplex of New Jersey was America’s Rolls-Royce in the 1910s, and this firm’s Crane Model 5 was the most expensive American car in that era, with its rolling chassis –powered by a 563.7-cu.in., 110-hp inline-six– costing the equivalent of more than $142,000 in today’s dollars. This handsomely restored 1916 Simplex, Crane Model 5 seven-passenger touring features coachwork by Brewster & Company, and rear-compartment occupants enjoy their own folding windscreen.
1916 Simplex, Crane Model 5
Simplex of New Jersey was America’s Rolls-Royce in the 1910s, and this firm’s Crane Model 5 was the most expensive American car in that era, with its rolling chassis –powered by a 563.7-cu.in., 110-hp inline-six– costing the equivalent of more than $142,000 in today’s dollars. This handsomely restored 1916 Simplex, Crane Model 5 seven-passenger touring features coachwork by Brewster & Company, and rear-compartment occupants enjoy their own folding windscreen.
1936 Packard Super 8
One of the marques most closely associated with the CCCA is Packard, and this mid-range 1936 Super 8 features racy Coupe Roadster bodywork in Packard Cream over the 150-hp, 384-cu.in. inline-eight engine that motivates its 139-inch wheelbase. The restored 14th Series car features a rumble seat, golf-bag door, twin side-mount spares, and more.
1936 Packard Super 8
One of the marques most closely associated with the CCCA is Packard, and this mid-range 1936 Super 8 features glamorous Coupe Roadster bodywork in Packard Cream over the 150-hp, 384-cu.in. inline-eight engine that motivates its 139-inch wheelbase. The restored 14th Series car features a rumble seat, golf-bag door, twin side-mount spares, and more.
1937 Horch 853
Representing one of the four rings that make up today’s Audi logo, Horch was a luxurious German competitor to Mercedes-Benz in the prewar era. This fascinating 1937 853 Cabriolet is an unrestored survivor example that has been in the U.S. since the 1950s and, in the mid 2000s, enjoyed a near-$200,000 mechanical refresh that allowed it to run, drive, and win a preservation-class award at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
1937 Horch 853
Representing one of the four rings that make up today’s Audi logo, Horch was a luxurious German competitor to Mercedes-Benz in the prewar era. This fascinating 1937 853 Cabriolet is an unrestored survivor example that has been in the U.S. since the 1950s and, in the mid 2000s, enjoyed a near-$200,000 mechanical refresh that allowed it to run, drive, and win a preservation-class award at the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
1937 Cadillac Fleetwood
The 1937 Cadillac Fleetwood brochure promised the flagship GM division’s V-8, V-12, and V-16 cars were “From The Royal Family Of Motordom,” and this was particularly true of the luxurious, eight-cylinder Series 75 Town Sedan. This restored five-passenger four-door offers plenty of stretch-out room with its 138-inch wheelbase, and its roadworthiness has been proven through its participation in CCCA driving tours.
1937 Cadillac Fleetwood
The 1937 Cadillac Fleetwood brochure promised the flagship GM division’s V-8, V-12, and V-16 cars were “From The Royal Family Of Motordom,” and this was particularly true of the luxurious, eight-cylinder Series 75 Town Sedan. This restored five-passenger four-door offers plenty of stretch-out room with its 138-inch wheelbase, and its roadworthiness has been proven through its participation in CCCA driving tours.
1937 Cord 812
Upon its introduction, the front-drive 1936 Cord 810 shocked the automotive establishment, so avant-garde and influential was its sporty styling with retractable headlamps and aircraft-style instrument panel. This restored 1937 812 Phaeton Convertible Sedan promises a fine driving experience thanks to the well-sorted and reliable characteristics of its 125-hp, 288.64-cu.in. Lycoming V-8 engine and remote-change four-speed transmission.
1937 Cord 812
Upon its introduction, the front-drive 1936 Cord 810 shocked the automotive establishment, so avant-garde and influential was its sporty styling with retractable headlamps and aircraft-style instrument panel. This restored 1937 812 Phaeton Convertible Sedan promises a fine driving experience thanks to the well-sorted and reliable characteristics of its 125-hp, 288.64-cu.in. Lycoming V-8 engine and remote-change four-speed transmission.
1929 Hudson Super-Six Model L
The 288-cu.in., 92-hp F-head inline-six that powered the 1929 Hudson Super-Six models was a highly regarded engine in its day, offering plenty of smooth torque to move even the grandest examples, like this strikingly restored Model L Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton wearing coachwork by Biddle & Smart. It’s believed to be one of 17 built, has well-documented history, and has earned numerous prestigious awards.
1929 Hudson Super-Six Model L
The 288-cu.in., 92-hp F-head inline-six that powered the 1929 Hudson Super-Six models was a highly regarded engine in its day, offering plenty of smooth torque to move even the grandest examples, like this strikingly restored Model L Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton wearing coachwork by Biddle & Smart. It’s believed to be one of 17 built, has well-documented history, and has earned numerous prestigious awards.
1939 MG WA
The WA is like no MG you’ve ever seen: This grand prewar flagship model was a far cry from the British marque’s cheap and cheerful Midget sports cars, capable of competing with larger and pricier models from Alvis, SS Jaguar, and more. This 1938 WA, powered by a 96-hp, 2.6-liter inline-six and delivered new to Africa, is one of fewer than 400 examples of the model built, and it’s been rebuilt from a rolling chassis to wear stunning Drophead Coupe coachwork in the style of Swiss coachbuilder Reinbolt & Christé.
1939 MG WA
The WA is like no MG you’ve ever seen: This grand prewar flagship model was a far cry from the British marque’s cheap and cheerful Midget sports cars, capable of competing with larger and pricier models from Alvis, SS Jaguar, and more. This 1938 WA, powered by a 96-hp, 2.6-liter inline-six and delivered new to Africa, is one of fewer than 400 examples of the model built, and it’s been rebuilt from a rolling chassis to wear stunning Drophead Coupe coachwork in the style of Swiss coachbuilder Reinbolt & Christé.
1922 Marmon Model 34B
The beautifully understated colors used on this 1922 Marmon Model 34B four-passenger speedster complement the Jazz Age car’s aluminum-intensive body and speak to the mechanical sophistication of its advanced 340-cu.in., 74-hp OHV inline-six. One of fewer than 10 known to remain from that year, the convertible has long been in the care of marque enthusiasts and many concours awards have resulted from its circa-2005 restoration.
1922 Marmon Model 34B
The beautifully understated colors used on this 1922 Marmon Model 34B four-passenger speedster complement the Jazz Age car’s aluminum-intensive body and speak to the mechanical sophistication of its advanced 340-cu.in., 74-hp OHV inline-six. One of fewer than 10 known to remain from that year, the convertible has long been in the care of marque enthusiasts and many concours awards have resulted from its circa-2005 restoration.
1937 La Salle Series 50
La Salle is one of a handful of marques ( see A.C., Aston-Martin, Duesenberg, duPont, Mercer, Rolls-Royce, Ruxton, Stevens Duryea, and more ) whose entire lineup produced within the Classic era has Full Classic status. This Streamline Moderne-styled 1937 Series 50 two-passenger coupe is a rolling restoration project, being sold sans its original 125-hp, 322-cu.in. V-8 and three-speed manual transmission, but it’s packaged with a 1938 La Salle coupe body/frame and other parts so an adventurous restorer could potentially create two finished cars.
1937 La Salle Series 50
La Salle is one of a handful of marques ( see A.C., Aston-Martin, Duesenberg, duPont, Mercer, Rolls-Royce, Ruxton, Stevens Duryea, and more ) whose entire lineup produced within the Classic era has Full Classic status. This stylish 1937 Series 50 two-passenger coupe is a rolling restoration project, being sold sans its original 125-hp, 322-cu.in. V-8 and three-speed manual transmission, but it’s packaged with a 1938 La Salle coupe body/frame and other parts so an adventurous restorer could potentially create two finished cars.
1940 Lincoln Model K
The automobiles produced by the Lincoln Motor Company in the 1930s and early 1940s were known for their balanced, understatedly elegant styling and fine craftsmanship. The 150-hp, 414-cu.in. V-12-powered Model K was Lincoln’s flagship in that era, and this 1940 K two-window Berline illustrates how handsome a limousine could be with its last-ever Judkins coachwork and blend of factory-original and restored finishes.
1940 Lincoln Model K
The automobiles produced by the Lincoln Motor Company in the 1930s and early 1940s were known for their balanced, understatedly elegant styling and fine craftsmanship. The 150-hp, 414-cu.in. V-12-powered Model K was Lincoln’s flagship in that era, and this 1940 K two-window Berline illustrates how handsome a limousine could be with its last-ever Judkins coachwork and blend of factory-original and restored finishes.
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