Tag: 1952

Smoking valve seats need some time to seat properly

The 1952 Caddy, with its funky fins, was the epitome of postwar optimism and style. It was also the year I was born, so I'm prejudiced.

The classic wood-paneled wagon went in the garage for a few repairs--and stayed for 40 years. But it was "Dad's car."

OK perhaps life begins at 50 with a 55-year-old sports car. My brother Eddy (No. 3 out of six), acquired this wonderful chick magnet of a car back in 1964. My parents swear that the only reason they assented to the purchase of...