Car nuts living in predominantly rural areas can show off their love of the hobby with a classic-car mailboxes from The Mailbox Works. Each one is built around a postal-approved galvanized steel mailbox to which a seven-ply pine plywood representation of a collectible automobile is attached. All mailboxes are hand-finished in acrylic paint. Examples include 1955, 1957 and 1959 Chevrolets, the 1932 Model A Ford, the 1933 Willys and the 1959 Desoto. Also available is a variety of novelty mailboxes in the shape of hot rods, fire engines, buses and tractors. Prices range from $230 to $350, depending on the subject. Make your selection at www.mailboxworks.com.

Mailboxes for enthusiasts

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