Pontiac

Pontiac entered the market in 1926, but the beginning of the establishment of the company dated way back in 1893, when Edward M. Murphy established the Pontiac Buggy Company in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. At first, the company produced horse-drawn carriages. But later, Edward M. Murphy decided to create motor car with Oakland Motor Car Company in 190and withdrew carriage production. The decision paid off. As was predicted, horses were replaced with motor cars by the turn of the century.

In 1909, General Motors bought half of Oakland in an exchange of stock and later bought the whole company. Some major glitches were encountered by the company during the next two decades. The company finally recovered and in 1926, the first Pontiac, the Series 6-27 was presented to the public at the 1926 New York Auto Show. The series 6-27 rode on a 110-inch wheelbase and featured a Fisher-designed body and a six-cylinder L-head engine. Other models, the coupe and sedan, can reach the maximum speed of up to 50 mph. This was the first closed car in the market at that time.

Two years later in 1928, Pontiac launched the Series 6-28 with major model change. It has a new cross-flow radiator, a Pontiac first. It was followed by the Series 6-29 in 1929. The Series 6-30B was a 1930 model (no Series 6-30A was released) and Series 401 came a year after with six models; two four-door sedans, two coupes, a two-door sedan and a convertible. Other models came after. In 1937, Pontiac replaced the A-body with the larger B-body and introduced its first station wagon. They also moved to all-steel body construction.

Surprisingly, most of Pontiac models were a hit despite several company setbacks. The Series 6-27 produced 127,883 units, the 6-28, sold nearly 184,000 in its debut year; Pontiac built its 500,000th car in 1929, 1937 model year sold 217,001 cars in 1940. These sales reflected the present antique Pontiac vehicles and antique Pontiac parts that are still around despite decades passed. The presence of antique Pontiac vehicles and antique Pontiac parts today clearly showed the amazing achievement of the company that competed against the toughest brands in its time. And with antique Pontiac parts, these vehicles will continue to run in spite of the faster and better car today.

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Plymouth

The entry of Plymouth in the auto industry came together with Dodge Brothers Corporation, De Soto Motor Corporation and the Chrysler Sales Corporation, all under Chrysler Corporation in the 30's. But due to the great American depression experienced by the country in the 20's, Plymouth's entry was not a great timing. The first Plymouth car, the Model U was totally radical in its time. It rode on a new frame with a completely revised engine, and an all steel body and a new wide band radiator.

The production of the Model 30U began three short days following the shut down of production of the Model U on April 5, 1930. It lasted 14 months in the production run, one of the longest in Plymouth's history. And the end of 30U's production, the company had made more than 75,510 cars. The Business Coupe, a two door sedan and a business roadster without rumble seat and the Commercial Sedan, a two door sedan with a door fitted into the rear of the body soon followed the earlier model.

In April 1934, Plymouth's first official station wagon was out in the market. By 1937 Plymouth had decided to bring back the commercial car market in better design, announcing a complete line of trucks in addition to the passenger car line. This line of trucks, mounted on Dodge like truck chassis and called the PT50, offered a pickup, a cab and chassis pickup, a sedan delivery--and the station wagon body on the PT50 Chassis. Over the next few years, Plymouth's design changed. Some of the models are changed, reshaped, and resized.

By 1940, Plymouth finally followed the reformation of other Chrysler vehicle. The new look of Plymouth car was very evident in their convertible sedan that was introduced in 1939. Its 117" wheelbase was lower, wider, and longer than any Plymouth in past history. The 1939 cars were Roadking P9 series in a two door or four-door sedan, as well as a two-passenger coupe. The Deluxe P10 series offered a club coupe, a two-passenger business coupe, a convertible coupe, two-door and four-door sedans, a 7-passenger sedan, a limousine, and a station wagon. The revived Commercial Car line included a pickup (express) and a cab and chassis on the truck chassis, as well as a Utility Sedan and a panel (sedan) delivery on the Roadking chassis.

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Olds Mobile

In 1897 Ransom Eli Olds, a manufacturer of stationary gasoline engines, and Frank Clark, the son of a small carriage shop operator founded the Olds Motor Company after they had successfully created a self-contained gasoline-powered carriage. It was a typical one-cylinder, chain-driven vehicle and not too distinguished looking. But in 1900 R.E. Olds added a feature that made his car unforgettable. It was a curved dashboard. A year later, Olds combined the Curved Dash self-contained gasoline-powered carriage. The company was in full swing and created the first assembly line. They became the first mass producer of gasoline cars.

The unique Oldsmobile was followed in 1906, by the Model S, the first four-cylinder Oldsmobile with two versions; the Gentlemen's Roadster and the Palace Touring. In 1910, the now-famous Limited was unveiled. With truly huge machines, the Limited were build on 130-inch wheelbase chassis and 42-inch tires. By 1911, the limited housed 707-cid six-cylinder engine at 60 hp. By 1915, a brand new Model 42 with four-cylinder Roadster hit the road. It was followed by Model 37 in 1918. These antique vehicles are becoming more popular with closed cabin feature.

Oldsmobile was unstoppable on the 20s. This era produced several amazing Oldsmobile: Model 46 in '21, Model 47 and coupe in '22. By 1926, the Oldsmobile introduced the chrome plated trim, an important styling asset that was first used on the radiator shell. 1928 gave a totally new Oldsmobile, the F-28. This was powered by a 55 hp engine from 1928 cid. The F-28 expanded to 14 models, spread among 7 basic body styles and standard, Deluxe and Sport trim. By 1934, the convertible was available only in the L-34 (eight- cylinder) series and sold fewer than 1,000 units.

Lower profiles gave the 34s an even more streamlined look, but the real news that year came in the form of "Knee Action" independent front suspension and hydraulic-rather than mechanical-brakes. The automobile has immensely changed the lives of every human being and the Oldsmobile was one that contributed to that change. The antique Oldsmobile are now replaced by modern styles that are a far cry from the small elegant curved-dash classic. But the antique Oldsmobile will continue to run with the existing antique Oldsmobile parts still promise to bring out the image of the original antique Oldsmobile that once shaped the way people move and contributed to a faster, better, and smaller world.

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Mopar

Antique refers to something having a special value not just because of its quality and performance but specifically because of its age. Even until now, a long line of antique collectors and aficionados are willing to face all types of adventures and hardships just to include in their collection the valuable antique they've been longing to have. The same is true for Antique Mopar Parts. In fact it is one of the most sought-after products in the market both in local stores and in the net.

Technically, an antique car refers to various car makes over 25 years of age. It is synonymously the same with classic cars although they differ in periods covered. Classic cars flourished during 1960's. Antique cars and parts including antique Mopar parts that are still existing nowadays are proofs of optimum quality, performance, durability and efficiency. These traits gave antique cars the edge over the newest and the hottest car makes and models. 25 years is considered as twice as the supposed life span of modern vehicles.

Mopar is the official division of DaimlerChrysler that provides new and antique parts, accessories and other car products for Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep. Mopar antique parts and accessories are specifically designed and engineered for the mentioned car make brands. Authentic Mopar auto components are created by the same staff and teams that developed Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep. These vehicle types have impressive reputation in the industry proved by various users in different parts and corners of the world. Branded auto car part makers like Mopar has a name to protect and so they made sure that the products they produce will not endanger, stain or negatively affect the good reputation they earned in their long years of existence in the industry.
Antique Mopar parts passed the same equipments, tests and standards used in the original production of DaimlerChrysler vehicles. Hugh-quality materials and exactly matched fit are just two of the many advantages of Mopar products compared with other non-original antique auto parts in the market. The producing company offers limited warranty to ensure that the products purchased and installed will not cause any danger or negative effect towards the vehicles' over-all performance and quality as well.

Looking for Mopar Antique Parts is easy and fun. With the latest development in technology, buyers, collectors and enthusiasts will have little difficulty in looking for the items they need through on-line marketing. Wide arrays of stores are out in the net for buyers to choose from. It is even an advantage since there is no need to personally go to the stores just to view the products because they can see it right in front of their computer screen. Yet be sure to transact business with trusted and authentic on-line stores to ensure that you and your money are in good hands.

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Ford

In June 16 1903, Henry Ford and 11 other business associates signed the company's articles of incorporation that gave birth to what was to become one of the world's largest corporations, the Ford Motor Company. During the early year, the company had anxious moments in its infancy. The earliest record of a shipment is July 20, 1903, approximately one month after incorporation, to a Detroit physician. With the company's first sale came hope-a young Ford Motor Company had taken its first steps.

Ford Motors released several models in its infancy. All were named after the 19 first letters in the alphabet. But the most famous car ever made by Ford and maybe one of the most famous cars that hit road all over the world was the Model T with 15million units made after just two years in production. The seizure of production of the Model T gave birth to the next generation Ford cars that proved to be faster and more beautiful than the Model T. Other Ford models such as Model A, Model AA, Model B, F100, up to the Mustang series followed with great success.

Today, these vehicles are rarely be seen on the road. In fact, chances are very little to see one of these amazing vehicles that made the world move faster and better. But it is always an eye catcher and head turner to see some of these models on the road. What is more amazing is to how owner of these antique cars maintain their priceless vehicle.

With the availability of the antique ford parts, every antique ford car can possess the original image and beauty the ford once posses. Antique ford parts are available from ignition parts like whole distributors, distributor caps, rotors, points, condensers, ignitor gears, distributor drive gears, coil to distributor leads, coil brackets, coil resistors, among others. Suspension systems from ball joints, center links, sleeves, bushings, idler arms, idler bushings, stabilizer links, shock absorbers and lever action shocks are some parts available to keep the antique Ford running. Other antique Ford parts such as starter, generator, alternator, voltage regulator, starter solenoids, and wiper motor help the antique Ford move. With these parts, antique Ford, although its time has passed, can relive the original beauty it once had.

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Dodge

For over a century, Dodge has been producing top quality trucks that have defined the way people move. Founded by the Dodge brothers John Francis Dodge and Horace Elgin Dodge that started 1901 when they opened a machine shop in Detroit, making stove parts and, later, auto parts. The brothers' first involvement in auto industry was in 1902, when Henry Ford who was looking for help in financing his own automobile company approached them. At first, they supply the mechanical parts of the initial 500,000 Ford Model T cars. Because of this, they became well known and highly respected in the automotive industry because of the work they had done for Ford, Oldsmobile, and other leading auto manufacturers.

In 1910 Dodge brothers established their own automobile company in Hamtramck, Michigan. In 1913, they began producing their own automobiles, and the first Dodge automobile appeared on November 14, 1914 with their name on it as a 1915 model. Dodge started well. Their first truck sold well, surpassing Ford's Model T. After the First World War, the 1918 model, the military ambulance was converted to the famous Dodge Brothers half-ton Screenside Commercial Car was released. The Screenside was built on a 114-inch wheelbase automobile chassis with a maximum payload of 1,000 lbs. (half-ton) and used the auto's 212 cubic inch, 35 horsepower, four cylinder engine in three speed transmission. Approximately six months after launching the Screenside the half-ton was added to the commercial car line. These two models were the only trucks the original Dodge Brothers Company built between 1918 and 1928. In 1923 they were upgraded to a 3/4-ton payload rating (1,500 lbs.) and their wheelbases were lengthened to 116-inches in 1924.

By 1920, the year in which both brothers died, Dodge was one of the industry's largest companies. The Dodge concern was purchased by Chrysler Corporation in 1928 and remains a division of Chrysler. From that moment on, the company continued to make several types of vehicle. In 1929, the largest Dodge truck with big, powerful three-ton which featured a 241 cubic inch, 78 horsepower six cylinder with a heavy duty 4-speed transmission and 4-wheel hydraulic brakes was released. It was followed by the 1933 Dodge Commercials, Commercial Sedan, Commercial Express (pickup), and the Commercial Panel. Together with the other antique vehicle, these models became prominent during their time. The Commercial series sold very well in spite of the depression that hit America in that period.

Today, these models are replaced by newer, faster, and better trucks. But the legacy lives on. These antique Dodge vehicles become one of the priceless possessions a antique car enthusiast could have. And with antique Dodge parts, these antique dodge models are preserved to be seen by those who want to look at the colorful history of the automobile industry.

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Chrysler

Although many still used horse carriages, motor cars have established themselves as a main transportation machine at the turn of the 20th century. The two prominent companies and were considered as pioneers in the automotive world were the General Motors Corporation and the Ford Motor Company that indeed achieve the remarkable stature by accumulating a stable of fine cars. But in the midst of these two giants, one person by the name of Walter P. Chrysler had decided to build a company that will challenge Ford and General Motors.

In January 1924, Chrysler unveiled its first car, to the public during the National Auto Show in New York City, the Chrysler Six that later got off to a good start with production of 32,000 units in the first year alone. Two years later, when the Chrysler Corporation was already established, the first luxury antique model was released, the Imperial "80" along with the Chrysler "50", the "60" and the "70." These vehicles were extremely well-engineered with a seven-bearing crankshaft and one of the first users of high compression. Several antique Chrysler came out: the 1924 Chrysler Six Touring Car, 1925 Chrysler Rumble Seat Roadster, 1931 Chrysler Rumble Seat Coupe, and the 1931 Chrysler Roadster. In 1934, Chrysler released its most controversial model, the Airflow 4 Door Sedan. Due to its aerodynamic body contours, curved nose and sloping rear, it was way ahead of its time. The Sedan sold poorly that forced the company to redesign the body.

The following year unveiled another set of Chrysler vehicles. In 1936, Chrysler released the Airstream Convertible Sedan. Five year later Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon was out in the market. War brought great strain in the company, but after the war, they concentrated on engineering improvements, experimenting with torsion bar suspension, hemispherical combustion chambers, and efficient use of horsepower. The result was the 1947, Chrysler Town & Country Sedan, Chrysler Windsor - Eight Passenger, Chrysler Windsor Convertible, and the Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Woody.

Today, these models are well preserved and respected. With some of its features are still posses by some of the modern day cars, these antique Chrysler become the symbol and one of the icons in the automotive world. The legacy of antique Chrysler lives on with the availability of antique Chrysler parts that surely fit the models it is destined to serve. With antique Chrysler parts every antique Chrysler car posses its original beauty and power.

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Chevy

The Chevrolet Motor Company was incorporated in November of 1911 by William Durant, an American buggy manufacturer, and Louis Chevrolet, a well known race car driver. A year later they released their first ever car that was called the 'Cylinder Six.' But Chevy's first truck, the Model 490 Light Delivery came later in 1918, the same year that the Chevrolet Motor Company became part of General Motors. The half-ton rated 490 Light Delivery was a chassis cowl only based on the 490 auto. A chassis cowl included the chassis with engine, transmission and the front sheet metal which comprised the hood, front fenders, grille and headlights. Its instrument panel, steering wheel, foot pedals and shift lever were exactly the same as the cars.

The 490 was powered by a four cylinder overhead valve engine displacing 171 cubic inches with only 102 inches wheelbase and was rated for a maximum payload of 1,000 pounds. This engine which developed 21.7 SAE horsepower lasted through the 1928 model year. Its transmission was the same three-speed as used in the auto. The 490 were equipped with 30x3 1/2 balloon tires front and rear with a price tag of $595.

The 490 Light Delivery and one-ton Model T remained in production through the 1922 model year. A 3/4 ton chassis cowl Model G was added in 1921 but only lasted the following year. The Light Delivery chassis and the one-ton trucks were renamed the Superior Series in 1922 (the same as Chevrolet Cars). The name lasted through the 1927 model year. The Series name was changed to Capitol for both trucks in 1927 which lasted through 1928. During the following years, Chevy released different models. In 1931, the Independence series was released. 1932 marked the arrival of the Confederate Series. Meanwhile, the 1934 Chevrolet Series DB Master Commercial truck line was completely revised. The 1934 trucks became the 1935's Series EB Master Commercial. Over the years, Chevy continued to develop better, faster, and stronger engines to compensate the body of their vehicles. In 1937 came the Sedan Delivery and the Coupe Pickup.

With rich history and evolution, Chevy's first vehicles have made a mark in the industry. Antique Chevy cars may not be the picture of the present day to day driving, but these vehicles truly deserve the highest recognition. Antique Chevy cars are revived by Antique Chevy parts that are still available, although rare. With antique Chevy parts, the antique Chevy lives on.

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Cadillac

When William Murphy and Lemuel W. Bowen called in Henry Martyn Leland as a consultant in August of 1902, the Olds Motor Works, makers of the Oldsmobile, never had a clue that the engine that they rejected from Leland will fall into the hands of the company that will later bear the name Cadillac Automobile Company- named after Le Sieur Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the French explorer who had discovered Detroit in early Eighteenth Century. Leland was born in Vermont and moved to Detroit to work with wealthy lumberman Robert C. Faulconer and tool designer Charles H. Norton. In 1894, Leland left the two to form his own enterprise and became a successful manufacturer of crankshaft grinders.

The first antique Cadillac was completed on October 17, 1902. In January the following year, the Cadillac became the first American automobile manufacturer to win the coveted Dewar Trophy for the standardization of automobile parts. Cadillac did not use the "A" designation in 1903; however, later Cadillac publications combined references to the 1903 "Cadillac" and "1904 Model A" and used "Model A." The Model A had refined 10 horsepower single-cylinder copper-jacketed engine was exemplary. What made the Model a best-seller was its reliability, ease, economy of maintenance, and remarkable pulling and climbing capability. The single-cylinder Cadillac would be built until 1909.

In 1904, Cadillac released two models. The Model A which was the continuation of the 1903 and The Model B. The Model B was the same with the 'A' except the chassis had featured a pressed steel flame axles. In 1905, Cadillac offered five different models: Model B, C, D, E, and F. In 1906, they launched another four models, the two single cylinder models: K and M; and two four cylinder models: L and H. During the next several years, Cadillac launched other models: Models G, H, M, S, and T in 1908; Model "Thirty" in 1911; Types 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, and V-63, in years 1915, '16, '17, '21, '22, and '24 respectively. The new Ninety Degree Cadillac - Series 314 was presented to the public in 1926 and other similar series followed over the next few years.

These antique Cadillac cars are some of the legacy that is left in during the course in the history of automobile. Antique Cadillac like these made the industry better. And with antique Cadillac parts, we are assured that these antique Cadillac will maintain their beauty in the years to come.

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Buick

Between the year 1899 and 1900, David Dunbar Buick, a Detroit plumbing executive and inventor who began building and selling gasoline engines late in the 19th century, and his engineer Walter L. Marr, produced the first experimental Buick automobile. That very year, Buiick created Buick Auto-Vim and Power Co. in the Boydell Building, which still proudly stands at Beaubien and Lafayette, six blocks from Renaissance Center. He created Buick Manufacturing Co. in 1901 or 1902. However his first corporation was Buick Motor Co., a Detroit firm he incorporated on May 19, 1903.

Within the short four years, in 1908, Billy Durrant organized Buick into such a success to become the No. 1 producer of automobiles in 1908, surpassing the combined production of Ford and

Cadillac, its closest competitors. Several names were also contributed to the success of the company like Charles W. Nash, a founder of what later became American Motors; Walter P. Chrysler, founder of Chrysler Corp. and Harlow H. Curtice, a GM president and chief executive after the war. Louis Chevrolet, co-founder with Durant of the Chevrolet automobile, had earlier achieved fame as a Buick race team driver.

Buick sold thousands of units over the next few years, especially after the war when first torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced on the 1948 Roadmaster; a high-compression V-8 was introduced in 1953. The sales grew from 550,000 in 1950, to 745,000 in 1955. Other famous name models define the road during the 60's like Lesabre, Invicta, Wildcat, Electra 225, Centurion, and Apollo. Buick sales continued to rise through the 1960s and hit a record 821,165 in the 1973 model year. But the bottom fell out again with the oil embargo late that year, and sales totaled fewer than 500,000 in both 1974 and '75. Over the next few years, Buick rebounded and marked rapid sales increase up to the present.

The success of Buick is truly remarkable. That is why many car enthusiasts still appreciate the beauty of antique Buick cars. And to support the demand of antique collectors and restorers, antique Buick parts such as clutch, engine, cooling, grills, oiling, electrical, lamps, carburetion, exhaust, fuel, brakes, transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle, wheels, front suspension, steering, bumpers, frame, shocks, springs, front fenders, hood, running boards, air conditioner, firewall, heater, radio, antenna, cowl, dash, doors, glass, weatherstrip, wiper, dome lenses, door sills, rear 1/4 glass, seats, deck lid, rear sheet metal, rocker panels, convertible tops & parts, door panels, headlining, misc. interior, carpet, floor mats, hardware section (moulding clips,etc.), buick stuff license plates, key chains, etc are still much available. In this way, the legacy and heritage of the antique Buick car remains alive.

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