One of the longest-serving workhorses in the Ford family was the Country Squire station wagon. Manufactured from 1951 to 1991, it maintained the tradition of using wood paneling for family sedans. Although the real wood was eventually replaced by… more»
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Island Container Find: 1961 Corvette Convertible
An island fantasy isn’t complete without a classic American convertible rumbling along a Hawaiian highway, and for one lucky owner in 1961, this dream came to life. However, like all fantasies, reality catches up. It might be in the… more»
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Packrat Paradise: Utah Warehouse Liquidation
Most of us, at one time or another, have thought that our one project car was too much work, and that the busted knuckles (and budgets) were taking their toll. What about someone with multiple projects? This 10,000 SF… more»
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Early Production: 1957 Peerless GT
It’s hard to believe, but this skeleton of a car represents one of the most successful first-time LeMans finishes in the history of the event. In 1958, a Peerless finished 16th place overall and 4th place in the two… more»
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Supercharged Stude: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
In the automotive industry, few cars represent more of a swing for the fences than the Studebaker Avanti. Although a stodgy image is never desirable, it was particularly offensive in the swingin’sixties when domestic automotive design was anything but… more»
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Florida Orange: 1971 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914 is a question mark for many enthusiasts: is it a tarted-up Volkswagen or a true corner-carver with copious amounts of Porsche DNA? The answer often lies in the middle, as the car’s mechanical bits reveal the… more»
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Bring the Kids: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
For children of the 60’s, driving the family station wagon to the prom was considered a punishment, as if shackled to an effigy of lameness with rear jump seats. Today, however, the extended versions of America’s more popular domestic… more»
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Italian Sprite: 1965 Innocenti Spider S
UPDATE 3/23/12 – The car has been re-listed with a BIN of $4,000. What happens when some Italians get a hold of a British roadster? Well, they came up with this; The Innocenti Spider. It was a styling exercise… more»
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1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Survivor
Long connected to its on-screen debut in The Graduate, the Alfa Romeo Spider is also recognized as a wonderful driver with a sonorous twin-cam. The Spider enjoyed a long production cycle, beginning in 1966 with slim chrome bumpers and… more»
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1964 Chevy Corvette Barn Find
Imagine an old barn with the farmer’s widow mentioning “some old car” buried beneath the junk of country living. A familiar, unmistakable shape of one of America’s greatest sports cars – but could it be just a lowly, mass-production… more»
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Story-Free Swinger: 1972 Dodge Dart
One of the stars of the 2012 auto show circuit has been Dodge’s Dart, positioned as its new entry-level sedan replacing the forgettable Caliber. With powertrains that can it take it from fuel-sipper to pocket rocket, you might think… more»
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Project
Few cars conjure up images of Americana like the classic ’57 Chevy Bel Air. Scenes of hula-hoops, fuzzy dice, and stoplight drag races always seem to include a Bel Air. With its heavy chrome and good power, it’s easy… more»
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Southern Hospitality: 1960 Triumph TR3A
This almost seems too good to be true: a low-mileage, rust-free 1960 Triumph TR3A listed with no reserve in sunny Florida. Why does Florida matter? No salt-infested winter roads to attack the vulnerable British sheet metal! So as long… more»
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Submarine Sibling: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
Sure, this one may not be able to transform into a submarine, but it can still make you feel like James Bond every time you get behind the wheel. Many years ago, the Lotus Esprit was made famous when… more»
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Mr. Norm Strikes Again: 1970 Challenger T/A
Just like the 1969 Charger R/T from the other day, another one of Mr. Norm’s own has turned up on eBay. This time, it’s a 1970 Challenger T/A that came from the famous dealer at the corner of Grand… more»
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Grandma’s 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
It turns out the little old lady isn’t always from Pasadena – sometimes she hails from Des Moines. That’s where this low-mileage 454 equipped 1971 Corvette LS5 resides and it even comes complete with documentation affirming its one-owner status…. more»
