1954 Packard Clippers don't turn up too often, especially Panama hardtops like this extremely sharp, mostly original red and ivory specimen.  The red and gray, leather and cloth interior was completely original and in beautiful condition.  The 'sore thumb' tail lights were most distinctive on this model and were carried through till 1955.

Is it coming or going?  That was the common question when these Raymone Loewy-designed Studebakers appeared in 1947.  This '49 Starlight Coupe, with its panoramic rear window, was certainly unique back then.  The design remained basically unchanged through 1952.

Only about 2,200 of these '67 Marlins were produced before AMC phased out the slow-selling fastback.  The '67 was on the longer Ambassador wheelbase rather than the Classic chassis of '65 and '66.

Ads for the 57 Rambler Super referred to larger American cars as 'gas guzzling dinosaurs'.  They weren't too far off.  Being of unit body construction, survival rate of these attractive Ramblers was very low, as most succumbed to the tin worm (rust).  This particular Rambler is one of the nicest ones I've ever seen.

Even rarer than the Ramblers were the big Nashes, like this '56 Ambassador Custom.  With a V8 engine, air conditioning and a continental rear tire, this was American Motors' flagship model.  Often seen in tri-tone color combinations, they stood out even when new.  Very few of these cars survive today.

When it comes to the styling of the '57 Hudsons, like this tri-tone Hornet Custom, bizarre is an understatement.  Hudson called it V-line styling.  Most people called it ugly.  I had one back in the '70s and I loved it.  1957 spelled the end for Hudson and the big Nash.  They both went out with dazzle.

Well, it's a '58 Edsel -- what more can I say?  Ford's Fifties Fiasco was represented at this year's Awkscht Fescht by this nicely restored Pacer convertible.  The '58 Edsel was famous for its odd-looking horse collar grill, horizontal tail lights and the infamous Teletouch transmission controls in the steering wheel hub.  The '59s and '60s were much more conventional.

I just had to 'check these out'.  There's always an interesting selection of Checkers at Macungie.  This completely restored Chicago taxi was the best of the bunch.  The Marathon station wagon next to it was nice too, and is extremely rare.

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