 Member's
Cars
Club members are invited to show their cars on this page. Click on any image for a larger picture. E-mail a picture of your car(s) along with a brief description to Tom Johnson. webmaster@illinicollectorcarclub.com |
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1950
Buick Model 52 Super Riviera Sedan owned by Steve Holt. This car features its original paint, chrome and interior. Archival Preservation Award from Buick Club of America - 2006. State Champion in Class, Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Shows - 2006 & 2007. Powered by 263 c.i. straight eight/ 128 hp, Dynaflow automatic/ 3870 lbs. Sold new in Everett, Washington, Allen Buick, April 1950, $2190. Tires & battery replaced and engine detailed, 2005. Jan 2008 milage 46,500. Click on picture to the right to take a ride with Steve in his Buick. |
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This 1959 Edsel
Ranger is proudly owned by Stan and Marijo Fornof. They are the second owners having purchased it in 1965. It is equiped with a 292 cubic inch V8, automatic transmission and air conditioning! |
 | Here is Harvey Hodges' 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner Convertible. He bought it new on March 4, 1955 from Ford Sales in Minonk, Illinois a liitle over a year before marrying his bride, Adella. (She was the first girl to ride in the car.) They drove it on their honeymoon trip to New Orleans. This Ford is an example of a well-used, driven machine, that served as daily transportation into the 1960's. It is powered by a 272 cubic inch 162 h.p.V8 with 3 speed transmission with overdrive. |  |
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John
and Patsy Pratt of Urbana are Model A Ford people. They currently own a 1929 Roadster Pickup, a 1930 Closed cab Pickup and are part owner of a 1929 A Speedster. John drove a Model A in high school over 50 years ago and has owned at least one ever since. He enjoys restoring, driving and maintaining these vehicles. |
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These ponies belong
to Jayne Noffke. Jayne has owned the convertible for 21 years. It wears a special order color called Sauterne Gold and was sold new through University Ford Sales in Champaign. Jayne purchased the Rangoon Red fastback in 1999. Both Mustangs are 289's with Cruise-O-Matic transmissions. |
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Mike
Balogh's 1929 Marquette Sport Roadster is the only |
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Norm Comer regularly
drives his 1912 Maxwell Mascotte. The 25 horse power 4 cylinder engine has a twin cam. The crank case, clutch housing and transmission are all part of one casting. Click on the picture to the right to get a closer look at the Maxwell and watch Norm start the engine. |
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This 1967 Pontiac GTO belongs to Connie Stone. Connie is the second owner and the car only has 52,000 miles on it. The 400 cubic inch V8 engine gets power to its wheels through an automatic transmission with a dual gate shifter otherwise known as a his/hers shifter. Connie has the original window sticker, protecto plate and owners manual for her car. Connie notes, "GTOs were often advertised with tigers in the middle 60's. I have several of those original advertisements. So I have used that theme to show my car." |  |
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To
the left is Tom Johnson's 1964 Rambler American with the 195.6 c.i. Lhead engine and 3 speed on the column. This is one of the lowest priced 4 door sedans available from any american manufacturer. To the right is the family's 1978 AMC Concord with the 258 c.i. straight 6 cylinder, automatic transmission AM/FM radio and AC. |
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Here
is a 1953 Studebaker Champion owned by Bob Helbling. It is powered by a 6 cylinder engine and 3 speed transmission. |
 | "Herbie" is a 1970 Volkswagen Model 1171 - Deluxe, Sunroof Sedan. Adella Hodges bought it new from Becker Motors, Champaign, Illinois, on September 14, 1970. He sports a 1500 cc engine and 4 speed transmission. Optional equipment included rear side windows that open, red leatherette upholstery, bumper overrides and alloy wheel trim. "Herbie" was a daily driver until he got a little sister, "Lady Bug", a 1999 New Beetle. |