Our 2008 Car Classes

Horseless Carriage (1898–1915)

The earliest in motor cars will be featured in this class, including cars such as Duryea, Oldsmobile and others. These are the true pioneers of the motoring world.

In All Their Glory (1900–1942)

For years restoration has been all the rage. This is our chance to showcase any pre-war car that is more than 75-80% unrestored.

The Grandest Americans (1925–1942)

In the late 1920s and early 1930s, American manufacturers built some of the most spectacular cars ever seen from marques such as Duesenberg, Cord, Auburn, Packard, Lincoln and Cadillac. Many were graced with custom coachwork.

Tailor Made (1930-1950; custom coachwork)

Custom coachwork on a variety of European and American Chassis.

The British Invaders (1946–1967; inexpensive sports cars)

After World War II, the British led the way with imported cars coming to the United States. Many were moderately priced cars with excellent performance such as those from MG, Austin-Healey, Sunbeam, Singer and Triumph.

Italian Style (1947–1974; post-war design)

Italian cars such as Fiat, Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and others often hit the streets wearing fancy suits on a variety of chassis.

From the Ashes (1947–1964)

After World War II, Germany rebuilds its auto industry.

Fin Fatale (1948–1964)

The fin was a uniquely American phenomena that spread around the world. Cars such as the 1949 Cadillac, 1957 Plymouth Fury and 1959 Cadillac typify the fin as pioneered by General Motors designers.

Uniquely American (1946–1970; American sports cars)

Europe was the home of most sports cars, yet America had a bunch, too: Corvette, Kaiser-Darrin, Excalibur, Avanti, Kellison, Devin, etc. There will be a limited number of Corvettes accepted to this class; please call Molly Hamman at 847-381-0746 before nominating a Corvette.

Not for the Road (1950–1970; sport racers)

As sports car racing spread across America, marques like Elva, Lotus, Ferrari, Tojeiro, Maserati, Abarth, Jaguar, Lister, and Scarab became almost common sights on tracks from east to west.

Pony Cars (1964 –1971)

Named after Ford’s Mustang, this class includes sporty coupes with power to spare. Shelby GT 350s, Boss Mustangs, Camaros, Firebirds, Javelins, Challengers and Barracudas—the cars that ruled the streets.

Nothing but the Twins (1900–1960)

Two-cylinder motorcycles from Indian to Harley to Brough to Moto Guzzi and Vincent.

 

 

For more information about pre-war cars, go to PreWarCar.com