Jim's Misc Photos of Classic Fords, Chryslers, and Import Cars |
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This is a collection of original photos taken by Jim during his years of collecting and restoring classic autos. All photos are the exclusive property of Jims59.com. They may not be used on any other website or publication without written permission of the photographer. You are welcome to download images for personal use. Jim is a connoisseur of fine craftsmanship and he considers photos taken at auto shows to be within the public domain. When Jim features a specific automobile on this website, it is viewed as a compliment. A compliment to the quality of the restoration and the skills of it's owner-builder-restorer. If your automobile is shown on this website, and you would like additional information posted to the narrative, or for some reason you would like the image(s) removed, please contact us via the email link on this site and the changes, or photo removal will be done immediately. Click the photos for an expanded view of each.
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This spiffy Ford Falcon Convertible belongs to one of Jim's car show friends. It is a recent garage find that took very little work to get it roadworthy again. Lafayette Indiana Market Square auto show, July 25th 2009 |
Gorgeous 1958 Triumph TR3A "Rally car" Crawfordsville Indiana Strawberry Festival, June 14 2009 |
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a sweet Ford Torino Fastback Crawfordsville Indiana strawberry festival June 14 2009 |
1966 Dodge Charger with a 383 Unbelievably Superb! Rochester Indiana, 11 October 2008 |
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1967 R/T Convertible WOW! Rochester Indiana, 11 October 2008 |
Raub Indiana, May 4th 2008. This 1967 Dodge Polara convertible is original paint! From South Dakota and is rust free. It has a bucket seat interior. Click on image at right to enlarge |
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Jim's friend Ray and his immaculate 1968 Ford Mustang CALIFORNIA SPECIAL |
The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 13th 2007 1971 HEMI Road Runner A tribute car (clone) but very nice. Pistol grip four-speed. The dash VIN tag was covered, the fender tag indicated that it was originally a 440 four barrel car. |
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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 13th 2007 1970 T/A DODGE CHALLENGER 340 SIX - PACK pistol grip four-speed.... WOW |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Dodge Coronet 440 NOTE: Newport photos are often difficult. Tree lined streets in this little town with light bursts through the trees. My apologies for photo quality from this event. |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. A Model A that is drop dead gorgeous |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. SUPER BEE! |
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2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. A 340 Dodge Dart Swinger.. FAST! NOTE: Newport photos are often difficult. Tree lined streets in this little town with light bursts through the trees. My apologies for photo quality from this event. |
2007 Newport Indiana antique auto hill climb and auto show.. Plymouth FURY III NOTE: Newport photos are sometimes difficult. Tree lined streets in this little town with light bursts through the trees. My apologies for photo quality from this event. |
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1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable Illiana Antique Automobile Club, Danville Illinois Fall show 2007 Click on photo to enlarge. |
These retractables are really cool! This is a 1957 model "SKYLINER" Photo from Rochester Indiana car show, October 13th 2007 |
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This video of a 1957 Ford Skyliner "retractable hardtop" was taken by Jim on the 13th of October 2007 at Rochester Indiana |
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Newport Indiana Hill Climb auto show. October 1 2006 Fintastic! 1957 Plymouth Belvedere 2 Door Hardtop
Larry & Fran Fisher, Kokomo, Indiana
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Newport Indiana Hill Climb auto show. October 1 2006 Please allow me to introduce Herbie's cousin "Norman" "A wolf in sheeps clothing"... Norman is wearing Porsche wheels, and is SUPERCHARGED! The attention to detail and quality of this restoration is outstanding! Click on photo to enlarge. |
Another one for all you V-Dub fans Dick Funk of Greencastle Indiana owns this fabulous 1953 bug. He says that this is Herbie's father "Wolfgang" See the cool "semaphore" turn signal click here NOTE: Newport photos are difficult. Tree lined streets in this little town with light bursts through the trees. My apologies for photo quality from this event. |
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A real sleeper? Who knows what lurks under the hood? Another street-parked car at Newport 2006 |
The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 13th 2007. Jim spied this sitting on the street. UNREAL 1978 DATSUN B210. 19,000 miles! Jim left a polite ("Do you want to sell this?") note. JUNE 2008 Eight months later, the owner called Jim and wanted to sell the car! Jim bought it on the spot. Owned by an older lady right here in Indiana, garaged every day of it's life. |
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The Rochester Indiana Chili cook-off and red-hot car show October 13th 2007 1991 Acura NSX This is the newest collector car you will see on this website.... With all due respect, this is a JAPANESE FERRARI. The very first one Jim has seen up close... No, Jim does not go to the "world of wheels"...... |
1969 Datsun 1600 Illiana Antique Automobile Club, Danville Illinois Fall show 2007 Click on photo to enlarge. |
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1970 Challenger 440+6 (three two barrel carburetors) With the "pistol grip" 4 speed. Correct "V" code six pack VIN number. THE REAL DEAL. NOT A CLONE! (7.2 liter) The Francesville Indiana Fall Festival Auto Show 2007 Click here to see the pistol grip shifter handle |
Newport Indiana Hill Climb auto show. October 1 2006 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible. INDIANAPOLIS 500 PACE CAR edition. Click on photo to enlarge. |
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A super nice 1956 Mercury Montclair .. Photo from the Rensselaer Indiana auto show. July 2006 Click on photo to enlarge.
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Ford Falcon Futura Convertible Illiana Antique Automobile Club, Danville Illinois Fall show 2007 Click on photo to enlarge. |
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