We adore base-model cars like this 1957 Chevrolet 150.

Our Goal.

For both American and foreign car enthusiasts who appreciate all Pre-war and Post war-era automobiles of distinction, Crankshaft promises to be the absolute best, all-inclusive collector-car publication of its kind; one that you will enjoy reading with immense satisfaction.

In every issue you’ll discover facinating pre-war and brass-era cars of American and European origins.

The ***Under Restoration*** feature profiles the ongoing restoration of a special-interest collector car like this 1944 Volkswagen KdF-Wagen that was featured in Issue #3.

Be it road racing circuits, ovals and drag strips, ***Vanished*** looks back at the many important race venues that no longer exist.

Distinctively Different.

More than a magazine, Crankshaft is a 144-page softcover book filled with creatively designed layouts. Its engaging content, thoughtfully crafted by knowledgeable writers and creative photographers, will inform, entertain and captivate you like few car magazines have done before.

Show-winning restorations like this gorgeous 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk 400 took 12 pages to tell its story.

American Independent car brands like this 1953 Henry J hold a special place in our hearts. There’s one in every issue!

***From the Drawing Board*** is an indepth series profiling Coachbuilders from around the world, with never-seen-before illustrations and photographs from the Walt Gosden archives.

In ***Still Playing With Cars*** you’ll discover heartwarming stories profiling enthusiasts who are 60-years of age and older, and learn why they still enjoy working on and restoring old cars!

You’ll discover rare European cars like this Talbot-Lago.

Where to Find Us.

To subscribe, visit www.crankshaftmagazine.com.

Crankshaft can also be bought at Autobooks-Aerobooks in Burbank, California and at Pasteiners Book Store in Birmingham, Michigan.

Late-model cars of interest from the ‘80s and ‘90s, too!

***The Kids Are Alright*** profiles under-30 aged car enthusiasts and the interesting automobiles they own and drive.

For enthusiasts who enjoy reading techical articles, in ***Mechanical Masterpieces*** you will learn about the components that make automobiles run, stop and handle.

Issue #7
The silver S.S.1 Airline Coupe that has been winning concours throughout the country finally gets the spotlight shine on it in Crankshaft Issue #7 with 12 pages devoted to its history and restoration. Other fascination automobiles in this issue include a 1904 Knox, 1934 Nash, 1947 Rover, 1951 Chevrolet Styleline, 1954 Arnolt-Bristol, 1959 MGA Twin-Cam, 1960 Corvair Monza, 1960 Imperial sedan, 1961 Ferrari 250 GTO Prototype, a one-owner 1965 Ford R-code Galaxie, 1970 Oldsmobile station wagon, an all-original 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, and engaging stories on LeBaron Carrossiers and Selling Cars in Cuba in the 1950s.

Issue #6

Issue #5

Three new sections make this issue a must-read edition. For American car enthusiasts it profiles a 1914 Regal, 1929 Roosevelt, an unrestored 1950 Ford Businesss Coupe, a 1949 Oldsmobile woody wagon, a 1960 Chrysler 300F under restoration, and a sensational 1962 Pontiac 421 Super Duty Catalina, plus a 1989 Lincoln. Foreign car buffs will want to read about the rarely seen 1934 BMW, a one-off 1936 A.C. Doctor’s Coupe, coachbuilt 1937 Delahayes, an all-original 1954 Daimler Conquest Roadster, an East German-built 1954 EMW, a very pretty 1962 Abarth, a 1964 Austin-Healey Sebring Sprite, a one-owner 1967 Volvo 122S from South Africa, and a 1969 VW Karmann-Ghia. Plus factory-customized 1955-’56 Chevrolet Nomads, 1932 Studebaker artwork , and a look at the beginning of Detroit’s streamlined era. All of this and more in this jam-packed issue that you won’t want to miss.

When ordering, just request Issue #6.

Get the issue that all our subscribers are raving about, with many calling Issue #5 the best car magazine issue ever published. In addition to the main story on a sensational 1956 Lincoln Premiere, you’ll discover many rarely seen automobiles such as a 1930 Franklin, a beautiful 1938 Steyr, an unrestored 1949 Standard, and the only 1966 Hino in the U.S. Other features include a one-owner 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396, a 1964 Mercedes-Benz by Pininfarina, an amazing 1957 Dodge D500 four-door sedan, De Soto concept cars, a fascinating history of the Cord 810/812, a rugged test of 1965 Mercury Comets, Part II of Willoughby Coachbuilders, a Porsche 914 “pickup,” a 1934 Stutz built by England’s Lancefield Coachworks, and fascinating profile on a 78-year-old enthusiast who builds his own sports cars from scratch - this is a must-read story!

When ordering, please request Issue #5.

Issue #3

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The sensational Graham “Sharknose” takes center stage along with a never-seen-before 1913 Peugeot wooden boattail roadster. Other dare-to-be-different automobiles include a Henry J, Michelotti-designed OSCA, Cunningham’s Cadillac “Le Monstre”, a Citroen Dyane, and an 1987 Shelby. The life-long ownership and restoration of a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk 400 will amaze you as will a very authentic Porsche 356 coupe. Tri-Five fans will relish the feature on a ‘57 150, while Volkswagen enthusiasts will enjoy the 1944 KdF Wagen under restoration. Pre-war styling scale models, Nash concept cars and a look back at Bridghampton Race Circuit add to the uniquenss of Crankshaft Issue #3.

Issue #4

Discover how the mighty Corvette Grand Sport was created. A beautiful 1929 REO is shown in all it’s glory, as it a sensational 1956 Talbot-Lago. Other features includes an unrestored 1955 De Soto, a one-off BMW 503, 1959 Ford Thunderbird and a rarely seen Alfa Romeo 2000 Roadster by Touring. There’s also a feature on a 1960 Oldsmobile 88 sedan, 1985 Toyota GT-S convertible, a very rare Kaiser-built 1977 IKA from Argentina, and a 1967 Triumph TR4A in the Under Restoration section. We also take a look at Ascot Stadium in Southern California, Willoughby Coachbuilders, Buick Concept Cars, and the neon lights seen along Route 66.

Issue #2

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Rarely has a 1960 Dodge Matador ever been featured in a magazine, but now you can read all about this rarely seen Mopar. There are also profiles on a racy 1910 Pierce-Arrow, a one-of-one 1935 Hoffman, an all-original 1956 Cadillac, a Corvette-powered Iso Rivolta, Sox & Martin’s 1968 Super Stock Barracuda, a beautiful 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a finely restored 1967 Saab Sonett II, and a look at General Motors’ “clamshell” station wagons. In addition, we look back at Southern California’s Lions Drag Strip, go into the production room of Brooklin Models, profile a one-owner Triumph TR3B, have an historical review of Lincoln’s 100 year history, and take a rare look at early Motor Shows and Salons of Europe.

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Issue #1

The inaugural issue was a roaring success and this issue will sell out. Why? Because we devoted 16 pages to this gorgeous Tucker. Other American cars include a rare Chrysler, a one-owner, unrestored Chevelle, Plymouth Fury, a Malaise Era 1979 Buick and a 1930 Packard. There’s also a story about a daily-driver Volga that roams the streets of Brooklyn, a Renault, a Fiat, an M.G. and so much more!