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Dick has decided to offer some of his finest vehicles and parts for sale to the public. His classic cars and motorcycles are absolutely incredible.

The Dick Shappy Collection is a remarkable selection of antique and vintage automobiles & motorcycles - from the rare Duesenberg to the spectacular Flying Merkel, from sleek Cadillac V16s to a legendary Crocker - there is no rival in Rhode Island. For over 30 years, Dick Shappy has been collecting and restoring antique and classic automobiles and goes to great length to achieve perfection in his restorations. Dick shows great pride in every project he undertakes. Check out his website to view his current inventory, projects, and features.

10/30/2026

FROM THE DICK SHAPPY COLLECTION: The 1921 Mercer Raceabout

This beautifully restored raceabout took several years and over $100K to complete. The car has been used sparingly, both in its current care in the Dick Shappy Collection and under previous ownership after restoration, having primarily been on display. According to Bonhams, "If ever there was object, irrefutable proof that the concept of the sports car originated in the United States it was the Mercer Raceabout. First built in 1911 the Mercer Raceabout, with its thundering T-head 4-cylinder engine, standard exhaust cutout, round bolster tank, monocle windshield and rudimentary seating for only a driver and a brave passenger, was the first automobile successfully built in series for the sole purpose of going fast and winning races."

Did You Know?
While exact production records for individual body styles from 1921 are lost, historians estimate that only a very small handful (likely fewer than 5 to 10) of authentic 1921 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout models survive today out of a tiny original production run.

MODEL: 22-70 Series 5
MANUFACTURED: Trenton, NJ
PASSENGERS: 2
CHASSIS NO.: 14758
ENGINE: Side Valve Inline 4-Cylinder T-head
ENGINE NO.: 4758
DISPLACEMENT: 298.2 cu. in.
HP: 70
TRANSMISSION: 4-Speed Manual
WHEELBASE: 115 in.While exact production records for individual body styles from 1921 are lost, historians estimate that only a very small handful (likely fewer than 5 to 10) of authentic 1921 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout models survive today out of a tiny original production run.

(Learn more about this available Mercer and another at DSClassics .com)

10/29/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The 1911 Cadillac Model 30 Roadster Project

This brass-era American classic features a front-mounted inline-four engine, rear-wheel drive, and iconic open-air coachwork. The L-head engine sports a 286.3 cu. in. displacement and is rated at 32 to 40 horsepower. It is operated with a three-speed selective sliding manual transmission. Dual independent ignition systems utilize a Delco battery/coil/distributor and a Bosh magneto. It's 26-inch wood artillery wheels are mounted on a chassis with a 116-inch wheelbase and a full-floating rear axle.

This project hasn't been completed and is available for purchase at DSClassics .com!

10/28/2026

We're coming to the end of the automobiles that registered with us for the 2026 Dick Shappy + New England Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club, Inc., but certainly not an end to all of the wonderful photographs we've been sent. We'll be thinking about this day all the way until next year!

Here we have:
-Joe Drazek and his 1941 Packard Super 8 160
-Dicky Ethier and his 1964 Chevrolette Corvette - Congratulations on your First Place Win!
-Don Arpin and his 1931 Ford Model T
-Delinda Tucker and her 1934 Ford Coupe

10/27/2026

Thank you to the John Martin's Foundation 10th Annual Car & Tow Truck Show in Lincoln, RI, at RI Indoor Karting for awarding the 1925 Duesenberg Model A Boattail Roadster Best in Show last week! Our favorite events of the year are often not the fancy concours, they're any event filled with family, friends, and fellow enthusiasts who truly enjoy automotive culture as much as we do - and the John Martins Foundation show is always exactly that.

(Check out this available Duesenberg and others at DSClassics .com)

10/26/2026

FROM THE DICK SHAPPY COLLECTION: The Vintage 1988 "Country Doctor" Don Sommer Bronze Sculpture from Mopar Parts Dept.

Don Sommer (1933-2019) was an American designer, automotive event promoter, and founder of the American Arrow Corporation in Clawson, Michigan. His company manufactured reproduction classic car parts, hood ornaments, and bronze automotive sculptures and trophies - including pieces associated with the Mopar Parts Department and automotive awards. The "Country Doctor" is a solid bronze sculpture released in 1988 by Chrysler Motors/Mopar, manufactured by the American Arrow Corporation, and created by Don Sommers. It features a 1914 Dodge touring car with a farmer, a pitchfork, a dog, and a doctor's medicine bag resting on the front passenger seat, celebrating early rural American motoring.

Check out this available automotive sculpture and more at DSClassics .com

10/26/2026

All the linked videos on the updates page of our website now have active links to their writeups.

10/25/2026

A big shout-out and thank you to Three Days Ago for once again putting on a fantastic performance at the annual Dick Shappy + New England Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club Vintage Car & Motorcycle Show! If you have the opportunity to see them play, this musical cover and original band based in Warwick, RI, plays an eclectic set list ranging from country to soul to rock and everything in between. You won't be disappointed!

10/24/2026

Don't worry - we didn't sell everything that we brought to the AACA Hershey Swap Meet this year, so check out DSClassics .com or send us a Parts Request today if you're still in the market for something early American - we were too busy enjoying the great company, the beautiful Hershey Hotel, learning about the restorations of our friends, discovering new vendors (and maybe some chocolate). We'll see you next year!

10/23/2026

FROM THE DICK SHAPPY COLLECTION: The 1950 Harley-Davidson WL45

Introduced in 1937, this bike became better known as the "45" for its 45 cubic-inch v-twin engine, producing an iconic exhaust note. The side-valve powerful workhouse of an engine would turn out to be one of the longest-running Harley motors and this running original, no. 50WL1014, is hooked to a three-speed transmission. It's almost identical to the infamous military WLA and WLC Liberators.

10/22/2026

FROM THE DICK SHAPPY COLLECTION: The Sold 1925 Ahrens Fox Model J-S-4

Ahrens-Fox was a legendary American manufacturer of high-end fire engines and apparatus based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating from 1910 until the 1950s. The company, often called the "Rolls-Royce of fire trucks" (or, according to Dick Shappy, the "Duesenberg of fire trucks"), was famous for its exquisite engineering, durability, and unmistakable design. Ahrens-Fox fire engines were instantly recognizable by the large, shiny chrome or brass spherical air chamber mounted directly on the front over the piston pump. This sphere acted as a cushion to absorb pressure fluctuations, delivering a smooth, steady stream of water and preventing dangerous hose pulsations. They built almost all components in-house, employing high levels of mechanical redundancy - such as dual ignition systems - making them exceptionally reliable and expensive for their time.

This vehicle is the finest original bis six-cylinder fire pumper in the world. With a 691 cid inline six cylinder T-head engine, 175 inch wheelbase, 22' 8" in length, it stands 8' tall and is fully equipped. It's running in spectacular condition... at least it was when it found its new home. However, there's always a fire truck in the Dick Shappy Collection, so visit DSClassics .com to see what we have available today!

Address

365 Charles Street
Providence, RI
02904

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14015215333

Website

http://dickshappyclassiccars.com/, http://DSClassics.com/

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