This is a Subaru! A 1969 Model 360 to be exact. Prior to about 1980, I had probably never heard of, much less seen a Subaru – or at least, gave little thought to the up and coming brand…. more»
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Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo
Mention Studebaker and the year 1963, in the same breath, and most will assume that you’re talking about the end for the South Bend, Indiana-based, manufacture of cars and wheeled vehicles that dated back to the Conestoga wagon era…. more»
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Running Roundie: 1971 BMW 2002
Somewhere in late ’70 or early ’71, I learned what a BMW 2002 was. A friend’s older brother had a 1969 model, finished in typically found silver, and on the surface, I viewed it as an unusual-looking foreign car…. more»
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Mercury Marauder Powered 1958 Ford Ranchero
When it comes to utes, Chevrolet’s El Camino always seems to be the scene-stealer. Of course, Ford beat Chevrolet to the punch, two years earlier, with their Ranchero, and today’s find is a first-gen from 1958. Not featured often… more»
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Posed Patina? 1937 Ford Panel Truck
As one can imagine, old Ford trucks, by their sheer production volume, are still commonly encountered. A panel version, however, is another matter as they don’t surface as often. Similar in nature to a sedan delivery, panel trucks from… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon
All hail the two-door station wagon like this 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon. As popular as ever, they usually don’t remain as-is for long. Before this example gets snagged and visions of a hot-rod hauler dance through the next owner’s… more»
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390/4-Speed? 1967 Ford F-350 Camper
Last week, we covered this unusual Brazilian VW camper. Yes, it looks like a handful, considering its height but the majority of comments zeroed in on its 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine that is sure to provide glacially slow acceleration. Well,… more»
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Supercharged Barn Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Back in the day, it wasn’t unusual to see a Corvette set up for drag racing. Knowing what a ‘Vette was designed to do, it always seemed like a peculiar, if popular choice for modification. This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
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Four-Door Drop-Top: 1966 Lincoln Continental
Now we are talkin’! Two hundred and twenty-one inches in length, 5,300 lbs in weight, and a top that goes up and down. Detroit iron at its best – yes, this 1966 Lincoln Continental convertible is a whammer-jammer! Owned… more»
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Chopped Top! 1973 International Scout
OK, this one’s really a stretch. Yes, there’s a ’73 International Scout in there somewhere. The seller advises, “This Scout is a project” – gee ya think? That could be an overly enthusiastic assessment but I’ll withhold judgment for… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1986 Chevrolet Chevette
One of the more challenging aspects of writing about cars is leaving your biases somewhere other than on your written pages. And when it comes to a Chevrolet Chevette, such as this 1986 example, that becomes a tough row… more»
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Bring A Motor: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Cut to the chase, right? This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is a roller, no telling what happened to the engine, but it is advertised as being, “PERFECT FOR ULTRA HIGH-END RESTO MOD OR REPLACE YOUR DAMAGED 58 TO 60 CORVETTE… more»
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Reasonably Priced! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere Project
I know a guy, let’s call him Mark, who would jump on this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere in a heartbeat, and before you know it it would have some sort of behemoth, snorting powertrain under it. It would be a… more»
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Brazilian Karmann Model: 1984 Volkswagen Mobil Safari Camper
Talk about ungainly! This 1984 VW camper looks like it has the weight of the world on its over-burdened shoulders. It’s supposedly one of 850, number 361 actually, with a body by Karmann Ghia of Brazil. This example is… more»
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Indy Pace Car! 1983 Buick Riviera
Indy Pace cars have covered a broad swath of American auto brands and models – this beige Buick Riviera coupe doesn’t look like one – it looks more like grand ma’s drive once-a-week car. Nevertheless, it is an official… more»
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Primitive Cool! 1963 Willys Jeep 4X4 Wagon
In 1963, Willys became known as the Kaiser-Jeep Corporation and pushed forward with its recently introduced SJ Wagoneer, a well-known design that ultimately replaced the former Willys Jeep wagon like our 1963 example. This old-school 4X4 is located in… more»
