Today's annual open house is the only time Papa's Toys is open to the public. It's a huge shipping terminal that has one end blocked off to house one of the northwest's largest private car collections. I spent the afternoon browsing the dozens and dozens of collector cars. I picked 26 photos of things that caught my eye to share here:
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OK, I said I'm not a big GM guy, but this car is where it's at! 1962 Bel Air hardtop, 409/409 4-speed. I spy Edelbrock carbs under that air cleaner- makes me wonder why the original Carter AFB's aren't there? |
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Back in the day, your Sun tach needed a porky box like this to make it work. Gotta know how hard your crankin' that 409. |
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I really dig that period correct Sun tach. This was a super clean, legit factory 409/409 4-speed Bel Air. |
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1936 Pontiac coupe. I'm loving the art deco hood louvers, grille and headlamp mounts. Definitely built as a '90's hot rod, but timeless in it's original styling. |
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1937 Graham Supercharger sedan. When was the last time you stood next to one of these? Right.
I'll take one to go, please. |
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Again, the art deco auto styling I just love. Similar to the Pontiac, but unique all it's own. |
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1922 Rickenbacker. Enough said, right? The only 1922 known to exist. |
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A picture is worth a.... |
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I love that top hat logo. |
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Nice details throughout the car. |
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It's a huge place. I'm standing in the middle, and this is only half.... |
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1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville survivor. Nicknamed "Tilly" after the original owner. |
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1965 Pontiac GTO sedan delivery factory prototype. Or is it? |
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Chevy cab over engine car hauler. The pink paint will sear your retinas if you hold your gaze upon it for too long. |
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Roy Rogers' 1940 International Woody used on the farm in Apple Valley, CA. |
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Cool rat rod. Farm-All tractor grille and chicken wire roof are classy touches. |
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This is kind of Mater's cousin, because besides being a tow truck, it's really nothing like Mater. Awesome anyways.
1932 Chevrolet. |
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Mopar guys know what this is. Yes, a 1956 Dodge Coronet D-500. |
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That emblem means this little piggy carries a big stick.... |
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The dual quad Red Ram D-500 Hemi. |
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This hood ornament really tells the story of the 1950's excitement of entering the "Jet Age" of flight. 1955 Pontiac. |
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This is great style for an open hood hot rod. Mid- 50's Cadillac engine with 4 Stromberg 97's atop an Offenhauser intake. |
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1969 Road Runner with an Indy-equipped 426 cross-ram wedge built to mean serious business. I'll bet this thing makes grown men giggle like school girls. |
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Great murals on the wall in the service area of the building. |
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Always better than grumpy service. |
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More great artwork on the walls. |
All in all, a very impressive collection. It appears that quite a few of these cars have been on static display for some time. It would be pretty awesome if they had more open house days here. I would definitely go back more often, although it's a horribly long drive from my place...
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