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Woodward Dream Cruise 2003: Mega gallery of classics, off-roaders and more

We just spent the entire day in and around the Motor City enjoying the automotive sights and sounds of the Woodward Dream Cruise. According to the event’s website, the Dream Cruise attracts over a million people every year to see a collection of “more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles.” That’s a lot of people and a lot of vehicles. And if you couldn’t be there this year in person, perhaps our galleries from this year’s festivities are the next best thing.

We kicked things off up above with muscle cars, classics and hot rods, since those make up the largest part of the collection. But below you’ll see galleries of modern performance vehicles, trucks and off-roaders and, finally, the strangest sights we were able to point our camera lenses at. Enjoy!

August 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Woodward Dream Cruise 2003: Mega gallery of classics, off-roaders and more
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Menswear Trends Stolen from the Military

Whether or not you’re conscious of it, your wardrobe has extremely deep military roots. People might have wanted to dress like their war heroes or soldiers brought back certain gear that adapted well to civilian…

November 5, 2018 / Comments Off on Menswear Trends Stolen from the Military
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1942 Dodge WC-56 Command Vehicle

In case you didn’t know, vintage military trucks are a hot thing now. Last week we’ve written about a rare Dodge WC-58 Radio Car and now, we’ve spotted another WWII icon, a 1942 Dodge Command Vehicle— the transport of choice for General Patton himself.

Arriving at the Auburn Spring Auction on May 12, this (still) highly-capable off-roader is an older frame-off rebuild. At its heart, is a six-cylinder Chrysler flathead petrol engine coupled with a 4-speed manual transmission, producing around 100 bhp & 180 ft-lb of torque.

Solid axles on leaf springs front and back ensure the ol’ 4WD Dodge can tackle bumpy terrain, while a folding canvas soft top provides versatility in different weather conditions.

Expected to fetch north of $60K, the truck comes with all the appropriate accessories including an entrenchment tool and axe mounted at the rear, jerry can, spare tire, and even a brass fire extinguisher, presenting itself as it would have in its glorious days.

Bid Here

Photos Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

May 17, 2018 / Comments Off on 1942 Dodge WC-56 Command Vehicle
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