Old Cars Weekly

2023 Gift Guide

THE BURIED PLYMOUTH

ellow 1957 Plymouth Belvedere owner Sanford Miles has taken the drama of Tulsa’s buried ‘57 Plymouth time capsule to a new level in his 2023 book, “The Buried Plymouth: A Story Unearthed in Tulsa.” This creative work of historical fiction follows Jacob Duncan, a Tulsan enamored with the gold-and-white 1957 Plymouth Belvedere that his city buries as part of a time capsule, and a mysterious treasure that is supposedly snuck into the time capsule with the Plymouth. Will that treasure be found when the Plymouth is unearthed? And what would it be worth in 2007 and beyond? Miles spins a riveting tale that places the reader in Tulsa during 1957, when the posthumously named “Miss Belvedere” Plymouth was placed in her concrete tomb under the lawn of the Tulsa County Courthouse, and through

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Old Cars Weekly

Old Cars Weekly5 min read
Taking A Chance On A Capri
Larry Smith didn’t set out to buy his 1986 Mercury Capri, and while it didn’t exactly fall into his lap, things changed when he saw it. “It’s a one-owner car bought new at Smith Ford in Norwich, New York,” Smith said. “It was a lady who owned it and
Old Cars Weekly6 min read
FATHER & SON NEWPORT
During the Antique Automobile Club of America’s 2023 Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey, Pa., there was buzz about a black 1961 Chrysler Newport four-door sedan parked on the show field. Normally, an early-1960s sedan doesn’t create such a stir, but this N
Old Cars Weekly3 min read
Q&A
Q. I would like to thank Mr. Robert Reeves (Q&A Jan. 15) for answering my question about my Buick model car (1911 Buick “Bug”). I’m in agreement that this car is probably from a Hudson Miniatures Old Timers kit, although my model is 6.5 inches long.

Related Books & Audiobooks