The term “rust bucket” applied to an automobile is not exactly a complementary description as it usually denotes an old car that is disintegrating away. As of late though, rust that has developed and spread in an organized or… more»
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One Buck Barn Find? 1972 Renault 17R
Update: The listing appears to have been deleted but you can at least read about it here – sorry! JO I have to be honest, a Renault anything doesn’t usually garner my attention. This 1972 Model 17R is different… more»
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Ran Before Dismantled: 1986 Honda Z50R
Here is an interesting bit of two-wheeled motormobilia, a Honda Z50 mini bike. I’m used to older style minibikes, simple steel frames frequently powered by the Briggs and Straton horizontal shaft motor “borrowed” from your father’s lawn-mower, but not… more»
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Rare 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 – No Reserve!
Here’s one that’s not seen often and wasn’t a standout back when new, a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454. The entire package was played down and only a discrete rocker panel badge alluded to what was under the… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Talk about clean! First-Second-gen Chevrolet Camaros turn up all the time but they are usually in seriously “messed-with” condition unless they are completely restored, high dollar Z28s or SS models. This example, which is listed as being in “original… more»
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Hardtop Included: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Looking shaky is how this 1957 Corvette can best be described. It has a mish-mash of different stuff going on and it ain’t cheap! Interestingly, it is offered for sale by Beverly Hills Car Club. It spite of the… more»
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James Bond Boat: 1978 Glastron Carlson CV23-HT
I’ve been known to refer to certain cars as boats; you know the kind, usually domestic, full-size bloated bombs on wheels. It’s a commonly used metaphor but not always used disparagingly. Well here’s a boat, I mean a real… more»
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Real Deal SS 396: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
I have an El Camino jones going on. I have been looking at the ’68 to ’72 version lately and with more than just a passing interest. I have always like this kit-bash between a car and a 1/2… more»
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Cheap And Clean: 1995 Ford Taurus GL
Well, I never thought I’d see the day when I would write an article about a ’90s Ford Taurus. An SHO maybe, or perhaps a forgotten, new in the wrapper example, with only 416 miles but neither of those… more»
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61 Actual Miles!! Rare 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Yes, you are reading that title correctly, here for your viewing enjoyment is a 61-mile example of a rare Corvette. This extremely low mileage example was sold by Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet in 1990 and it has definitely been cooling… more»
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Only 13K Miles! No Reserve 1979 Triumph TR7
It looks a bit like a doorstop on wheels. And they aren’t always that fondly recalled but they certainly made a visual statement. And there is something to be said, wistfully, as the car in question was the last… more»
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Super Clean: 27K Mile 1996 Buick Roadmaster
One of GM’s favorite “B” body cars is the last of the rear-wheel-drive models which were found in the form of the Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood (D body actually, but similar) and Buick Roadmaster. Produced between 1991 and 1996… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1976 MG Midget
Ungainly looking? Yes, a bit, the protruding rubber bumpers do it no favors. The jacked-up stance doesn’t help either but this 1976 MG Midget is in pretty spectacular condition. One day to go in the bidding, so look fast…. more»
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One Owner 440 Powered 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Last week I opined about automobile model names and queried a thought about what do they really mean? That thread continues today with the Jensen Interceptor. When I first heard that combination of brand and model name many years… more»
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Needs Nothing: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
It is as good as it gets! A Mercedes-Benz 560 SL was a true top dog entry in the personal luxury segment back in 1988, and as a testament to M-B’s quality and engineering, this 32-year-old example still is…. more»
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Brand New Engine: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
It’s like a cute little go-cart. And that’s not being dismissive, it’s a tip of the hat to Austin-Healey’s “Bugeye” (or what our friends across the pond refer to as a “Frogeye”) Sprite. It’s a tiny little package of… more»
