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Stan Stokes

Stan Stokes

STAN STOKES
 
The California Classics Collection

Stan Stokes is a third generation Californian who developed a passion for cars, trains, boats and planes - and art - at an early age. He has been painting professionally for more than 40 years, living in both Northern and Southern California.

In 1998 Stokes began a series of car paintings based upon his boyhood memories. American Collectibles is pleased to bring you this John Muckel Classics Collection: 19 scenes depicting classic American Motor Cars in classic Californian settings from the 1920s to the 1950s. The cars presented were part of a private collection of John Muckel. When John sold his company after 40 years, he decided to pursue an ultimate collection of the finest quality Americana Motor Cars. Each classic was restored to Concours quality displayed in his private hanger in Torrance, Ca. Each car was detailed weekly and maintained by his mechanic and driver every Sunday. John Muckel had each of the cars honored with original paintings by Stan Stokes. Stan Stokes displayed each vintage motor car displayed in a background displaying the time period of that classic. Several of the classics were displayed in various Concours events. The most unique was the Dusenberg winning the second best at Pebble Beach.

After only fifteen years John decided he accomplished his goal and decided to share his treasures for others to enjoy. With a handshake agreement with Rob Myers of RM / Southerby Auctions the thirty-five motorcars would be auctioned off over the next two years in various national RM Auctions. With the last of the classics about to be sold, John decided to sell off the memorabilia in his Torrance Hanger via American Collectibles. The prized original paintings created by Stan Stokes are now available for others potential investors. An opportunity of owning a classic motorcar representing our American Heritage.

To quote his publisher: "Stan is a workaholic who really loves what he does for a living and is constantly trying to improve." That constant pursuit of excellence is evident in every painting in this collection. 

Stokes' original paintings hang in some of the most prestigious private and public collections in the world, including the Reagan Library in California and the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC.

  • On Sale
    1934 Packard Derham Motor Car Original Oil Painting 1934 Packard Derham Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    1934 Packard Derham Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
    An original framed oil painting by Stan Stokes featuring John Muckel's 1934 Packard Derham Motor Car. The painting measures 30" wide by 20" tall. Displays the 1934 Lincoln Derham on a country road in New Mexico. The wood framed art measures 38"...
    OMUCK14
    SKU:
    OMUCK14
    Weight:
    20.00 LBS
    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
  • On Sale
    1933 Pierce Arrow Motor Car Original Oil Painting 1933 Pierce Arrow Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    1933 Pierce Arrow Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
    An original framed oil painting by Stan Stokes featuring John Muckel's 1933 Pierce Arrow Motor Car. The painting measures 30" wide by 20" tall. Displays the 1933 Pierce Arrow on airfield of a country air field. The wood framed art measures 38"...
    OMUCK13
    SKU:
    OMUCK13
    Weight:
    20.00 LBS
    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
  • On Sale
    1933 Lincoln Motor Car Original Oil Painting 1933 Lincoln Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    1933 Lincoln Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
    An original framed oil painting by Stan Stokes featuring John Muckel's 1933 Lincoln Motor Car. The painting measures 30" wide by 20" tall. Displays the 1933 Lincoln on the city streets of New York City. The wood framed art measures 38" wide by...
    OMUCK12
    SKU:
    OMUCK12
    Weight:
    20.00 LBS
    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
  • On Sale
    1927 Bentley Motor Car Original Oil Painting 1927 Bentley Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    1927 Bentley Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
    An original framed oil painting by Stan Stokes featuring John Muckel's 1927 Bentley Motor Car. The painting measures 30" wide by 20" tall. Displays the 1927 Bentley on the French Race Track. The wood framed art measures 38" wide by 26" tall. An...
    OMUCK10
    SKU:
    OMUCK10
    Weight:
    20.00 LBS
    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
  • On Sale
    1915 Stutz Brass Era Motor Car Original Oil Painting 1915 Stutz Brass Era Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    1915 Stutz Brass Era Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
    An original framed oil painting by Stan Stokes featuring John Muckel's 1915 Stutz Brass Era Motor Car. The painting measures 30" wide by 20" tall. Displays the 1915 Stutz in the Arizona desert. The wood framed art measures 38" wide by 26" tall...
    OMUCK9
    SKU:
    OMUCK9
    Weight:
    20.00 LBS
    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
  • On Sale
    1912 Selden Brass Era Motor Car Original Oil Painting 1912 Selden Brass Era Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    1912 Selden Brass Era Motor Car Original Oil Painting

    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
    An original framed oil painting by Stan Stokes featuring John Muckel's 1912 Seldon Motor Car. The painting measures 30" wide by 20" tall. Displays the 1912 Seldon on the Wright Brother's airfield. The wood framed art measures 38" wide by 26"...
    OMUCK8
    SKU:
    OMUCK8
    Weight:
    20.00 LBS
    Now: $3,500.00
    Was: $4,995.00
  • 1908 Oldsmobile Racing the Train by Stan Stokes

    1908 Oldsmobile Racing the Train by Stan Stokes

    American Collectibles

    $39.95
    We are very excited to share these Stan Stokes images printed on metal signs exclusively solely to us! Each sign pictures a striking care with beautiful background scenery. A must have for the car enthusiast in your life.  These signs are licensed...
    MSFB547
    SKU:
    MSFB547
    Weight:
    2.00 LBS
    $39.95
  • 1911 Rambler by Stan Stokes

    1911 Rambler by Stan Stokes

    American Collectibles

    $39.95
    We are very excited to share these Stan Stokes images printed on metal signs exclusively solely to us! Each sign pictures a striking care with beautiful background scenery. A must have for the car enthusiast in your life.  These signs are licensed...
    MSFB549
    SKU:
    MSFB549
    Weight:
    2.00 LBS
    $39.95
  • 1912 Locomobile by Stan Stokes Metal Sign

    1912 Locomobile by Stan Stokes Metal Sign

    American Collectibles

    $39.95
        We are very excited to share these Stan Stokes images printed on metal signs exclusively solely to us! Each sign pictures a striking care with beautiful background scenery. A must have for the car enthusiast in your life.  These...
    MSFB550
    SKU:
    MSFB550
    Weight:
    2.00 LBS
    $39.95