May
15
For over 20 years Carlisle Johnny has been attending the Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals. This year I will be in search for rare and classic Volkswagen parts. Over the years as I built many odd import vehicles Import Carlisle has been constant source for all kinds of wonderful junk …
May
15
In the world of automotive Junk-a-teria’s and by gone era relics you will not find a better place to browse than Anthony Automotive in Port Jefferson New York. Owner Anthony Vertucci is a master tech who not only takes pride in his work but cares about his 1000′s of loyal …
May
14
I know its hard to admit but the British invented the Sports Car. When American troops after World War II started to drive early sports cars like the MGTD a love affair started with British roadsters. In 1953 when Triumph first started sending the brash TR2 to the USA another love …
May
11
Did you know?? Mercedes Benz and Studebaker shared showrooms and service departments from 1957-1963.. In the days following World War II Europeon car companies such as Mercedes Benz,Porsche and VW would use importers to send cars to the USA. One of the most famous was Max Hoffman(1904-1981) Max Hoffman was an …
May
09
This “Inspector Clouseau” roadster was built between 1958- 1968. It was a convertible based on a hoo-hum sedan from this quirky Europeon car maker. Outside of the USA and North America its name sounded like something good for your teeth. Inside the USA (were very few sold) its name sounded like a circus. …
May
01
When the warm breezes of spring approach a man’s thoughts turn to love and pretty women in flowery dresses. That’s if you are a normal person. If you are an old car nut than your thoughts turn to Spring Carlsile. Now don’t get me wrong your ole buddy Carlisle Johnny is just …
Apr
30
Did you know?? During the 1950s many cars were styled with pointy bumper ends or inserts known as “Dagmars” The term Dagmar was slang for a popular 1950s TV actress and personality named Dagmar. She was famous for her busty appearance and pronounced cleavage. To be sure a fantasy of many …
Apr
08
If you were a portly TV detective named Frank Cannon in the 1970′s you only drove one kind of car. A Lincoln Mark Series. Maybe you had no choice due to your large gullet or maybe you just wanted the best Personal Luxury Car money could buy. In 1971 When …
Mar
15
Part of a junkyard in the Swiss village of Kaufdorf this Fiat Topolino was part of an over 800 car collection featuring Europeon cars from the 1930′s to 1980′s. The Fiat Topolino was built between 1936-1955. Its name Topolino in Italian means “Little Mouse“ The Topo was powered by a very mice …
Feb
15
Lets face facts..GM from the early 1950′s till the late 1960′s had the automotive world in the palm of their hands. With concept cars styled by GM’s God of style Harley Earl the Motorama shows of the 50′s showcased and wrote the book on future automotive design. The pictured automobile was …
Oct
12
The Maker of this model bragged “This car leads a double life” That might of a been true since its name was very “Hobo” like. Built between 1949-1952 this early SUV-esq vehicle indeed was half sedan half hauler. The maker of this unusual sedan was not known as a company …
Oct
09
Ok folks..If anybody figures this one out they will be receive a bottle of Thunderbird or Mad-Dog 20/20 wine. This make and model were made between 1938-1967. This model was produced between 1945-1952 in three different series. Produced by the Rootes Group it was considered a large car for its day(today …
Sep
26
This classy “Not-A-LeBaron” convertible was only built for two years, 1982-1983. This would be this car companies first front wheel drive drop top. The versatile K-Car platform this rag top was based on would spawn a decade worth of sedans, convertibles and mini-vans. Trying to be all things to all …
Aug
29
At Carlisle Johnny.com we love old Packards.Spotted in an Alabama junkyard is this 1947 Packard Clipper. The first series of the Packard Clipper was introduced in 1940 as a 1941 model.The first series was produced between 1941-1947. Its sleek shape was the first totally new car introduced by Packard in …
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