This estate auction listed on craigslist includes a little something for most folks, including this 1927 Model T pickup, a Cushman Trackster, a restored 1951 Ford F5 Stakebed and even a choice of trailers, open or enclosed, to haul your treasures… more»
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Looking Nice: 1930 Chevy AD Universal
The AD series Chevy introduced in 1930 had a few mechanical improvements over the previous AC model such as hydraulic shock absorbers, a few more horsepower, and the fuel gauge was moved to the dash. There’s nothing special about… more»
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Samba Puzzle: 1965 VW 21 Window Bus
Have you been dreaming of owning a 21 window VW Bus? Here’s your chance, and there are advantages to buying one that is in pieces. For one, the significant other won’t notice if you bring it home a bit… more»
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A Bit Of History: 1931 Rockne Sedan
The Rockne is yet another car you may not be familiar with but it has an interesting history and played an important part in a company you will recognize. Ralph Vail and Roy Cole were commissioned by Willys-Overland to design a six… more»
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Feeling Dirty: 1973 Cougar Convertible
There are many reasons why we might find a car interesting and want to write about it. When I saw what Doug M had submitted and his comment “The ad makes you feel dirty!” I had to read the ad…. more»
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Update On The 1917 Marmon Model 34 Touring
West Auctions is a great place to look whether you’re shopping for cement blocks, a forklift or perhaps a Lamborghini Gallardo. Recently I wrote about a Marmon they are going to auction but their description left a lot of unanswered questions. I drove… more»
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Gardener’s Gardener: 1923 Radio Special
The Gardner family are gardeners who purchased this Gardner in 1995 from the dealer who had taken it in trade from the original owner in 1946 and then just stored it. (Got all that?) The Radio Specials didn’t have a… more»
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1917 Marmon Model 34 Convertible Sedan Auction
Marmon is not a car manufacturer familiar to many folks. Their cars were very advanced for the time and known for their reliability. In 1916 a Model 34 was driven across the US in less than 6 days, beating the… more»
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Alberta Gold: 1936 Chrysler Airstream 8 Convertible
When Chrysler introduced the Airflow in 1934 it didn’t sell well so they tried adding streamlined elements like wheel skirts to a more conventional car and selling it along with the Airflow. The new car, named the Airstream, was… more»
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It’s Shiny: 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Post
Here’s a Tri-Five (the automotive holy trinity for many) in great original condition. It hasn’t been licensed since 1992. This Chevy is listed on craigslist in O’Fallon, Missouri for (stupid money, of course) $29,900. It is said to be original and… more»
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Looking Gangster: 1937 Buick Special
The Buick Special was introduced in 1936 and was Buick’s entry level car. Some of us love the styling of prewar cars and find this Buick especially enticing. This one is listed on craigslist in Minburn, Iowa for $6,300. The seller has redone… more»
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One Year Weirdo: 1973 GTO 4 Speed
The 1973 GTO was a one year only car based on the completely restyled A body. In 1974 the GTO was based on the smaller X body car, the Tempest. By 1973 muscle cars were pretty much a memory. In 1973… more»
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The Big Ugly: GMC Model AFKWX-353
The seller describes this as a 1939, but GMC didn’t start building these until 1942. It’s a model AFKWX-35 2 1/2-Ton, 6×6. There were about 7,000 built. This one is listed on eBay in Pine River, Minnesota for $7,500. The sellers have listed… more»
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Cheap Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptline
Dodge introduced their “Sweptline” truck line in 1961. The frame was not only strengthened and lengthened, the cab height was dropped seven inches, making the truck more car like. This Dodge pickup is listed on craigslist in Crescent City, California for… more»
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Dusty Dust: 1938 Plymouth 2 Door
The origin of the Plymouth name for these cars is interesting. Chrysler had purchased Maxwell and needed a low priced car to compete with Chevy and Ford. In 1926 the Maxwell four-cylinder was improved a bit and rebadged as the… more»
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Driven Only Five Years: 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead
The Plus 4 was introduced in 1950 and built until 1969 and revived in 2014. Many describe the Morgan as a true British sports car. Perhaps the TV show “Top Gear” described the Plus 4 Experience best when they described… more»
