1940 Buick Special Convertible Sedan

Buick had a record year in 1940, thanks partly to the 1940 Buick Special Convertible Sedan. The company turned out thousands of those cars and set the stage for even better results the next year. Learn about the 1940 Buick Special Convertible Sedan.

1940-1941 Lincoln Continental

The CCCA Classic 1940-1941 Lincoln Continental has aged well, increasing in value over time; however these cars are rare and expensive. Learn more about the 1940-1941 Lincoln Continental.

1941 Buick Super Convertible Coupe

The Buick Super convertible coupe was a major contributor to Buick's success in 1941. It was second only to Ford in popularity. Read about what made this car so attractive to American drivers and view pictures of this classic.

1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet

The Lincoln Continental has one of the most revered automotive designs of all time. From the moment it appeared it turned heads and made people eager to part with lots of money just to own one. Learn about the 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet.

1941-1942 Willys Americar

The 1941-1942 Willys Americar was a typical and affordable prewar car with some attractive features. Learn why it's one of the quintessential prewar cars, plus find details and specs about this classic collectible car.

1941-1948 Nash Ambassador

The 1941-1948 Nash Ambassador line had some of the company's most exciting cars, starting with the innovative Nash 600 that came in three distinct models. Check out 1941-1948 Nash Ambassador photos and see its styling.

1942 DeSoto

Among several cool features of the 1942 DeSoto were its unique Airfoil headlights, which were hidden until needed. Its L-head six-cylinder engine was bored out to 236.6 cid which made for 115bhp. Read more about this distinctive classic car.

1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV

The 1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV holds the distinction of CCCA classic status. Discover more about the ruggedly simplistic 1945-1948 Jaguar Mark IV and learn about this quality car's pros and cons.

1945-1952 Jeep: Willys Postwar Jeep

Even before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor plunged the United States into the thick of World War II, the jeep's service with the Allied forces was making it almost legendary. Learn about jeep design and roles the jeep filled after World War II.

1946 Volkswagen Sedan

A 1946 Volkswagen sedan was a rare sight even in Germany; it's rarer today in the United States. Although a prototype was created before World War II, the design was put on hold until after the war. Check out pictures of the 1946 Volkswagen sedan.

1946-1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban

The 1946-1948 Nash Ambassador Suburban is a unique and extremely rare car -- only 10 to 15 survive today. Learn about this classic and scarce automobile, including specifications, engine type and more.

1946-1986 Jeep CJ

The 1946-1986 Jeep CJ, originally designed for military use, is truly an all-American vehicle. With the possible exception of the Volkswagen Beetle, the Jeep CJ has the most recognized shape in the automotive world. Learn about this American classic.

1947 Bentley Mark VI

The 1947 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe combined the precise steering and good handling associated with the Bentley name, while the ride was up to Rolls-Royce standards. See photos and learn more about this 'silent sports car.'

1947 Delahaye 135MS Teardrop Coupe

The 1947 Delahaye 135MS Teardrop Coupe is one the last models made by Delahaye. Only 1,155 postwar 135s had been built by the time the model was dropped in 1952. Learn more about this doomed classic.

1947-1948 Crosley Convertible & Wagon

The 1947-1948 Crosley Convertible & Wagon the first of the postwar Crosleys debuted a more "grownup" styling. Crosley scored record one-year production in 1948 -- some 10 times better than its prewar best. Read more about this classic car.