Talk about rare -- when was the last time you saw a '61 DeSoto -- especially a coupe?  Only 911 were built, as DeSoto was laid to rest in November of 1960.  A sharp restored car with factory air, this was quite an eye-catcher.

It's just amazing how many rare Mopars turn up at Macungie every year -- and originals to boot!  This solid black '60 Plymouth Fury convertible still sports its original convertible top.  I can't remember the last time I saw one of these.

Talk about a face only a mother could love! I don't know what Exner was thinking when he designed the '61 Plymouths.  This Fury sedan was another a pristine, unrestored original -- one of many that turn up at this show every year.

Another seldom seen Mopar is this 60 Chrysler New Yorker hardtop coupe, one of only 2,835 built.  This very nice original example had factory air and electric windows.

One of my favorites -- a '50 Chrysler Town and Country Newport.  Only 700 of these hardtop woodies were built, the last of the Town and Countrys.  Like the Crown Imperials, they were equipped with 4 wheel disc brakes.  This car had been painstakingly restored to perfection.

Another beautiful restoration was this '41 Chrysler Windsor Highlander convertible.  The cream colored beauty had a beautiful red Highlander plaid interior.  The interior also featured red marbelized bakelite on the dash and steering wheel.  It was powered by a silent running flathead 6 and fluid drive.

As always, there were several Auburns present, including this magnificently restored 1935 851 convertible sedan.  It is powered by a supercharged Lycoming straight 8, which could propel the car to 100 miles per hour with ease.

Spectacular doesn't begin to describe this 1930 Cord L-29 dual cowl phaeton by LeBaron.  These early front drive Cords are extremely rare, so it's nice to see one so beautifully restored at a non-judged show.  It's a shame the weather (rained on Sunday) prevented the top from being lowered -- this car looks even more majestic with the top down!

"Ask the man who owns one" what it's like to drive a Packard like this 1933 convertible coupe, and I'm sure he'll say 'Fantastic'!  I've always had a fascination with Packards,especially 30's and 40's.

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