Before the ascendency of the tri-five “shoebox” Chevies as the hotrodder’s wheels of choice, there was another group of shoeboxes in the form of the ’49-’51 Fords. Though they preceded the Chevies by a few years, they were still… more»
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26K Mile 5.0! 1985 Mercury Capri RS
When’s a Mustang not a Mustang? When it’s a badge-engineered Mercury Capri RS like this 1985 example. The same car as a Mustang GT? Pretty much though there are some styling differences. This example’s strength is its low mileage… more»
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Beautiful 58K Mile 1959 Imperial Custom
The seller of this 1959 Imperial Custom states, “I would leave it alone as it’s original and looks great” And after reviewing the listing, I’d have to agree. This car is about as original as they come – it… more»
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Pagoda In The Garage! 1967 Mercedes 250 SL
I have never heard of the term “Pagoda” used to describe a Mercedes SL model but then there are a lot of things that I have never heard of. Regardless, here’s a beautiful 1967 Mercedes SL 250 Pagoda. It… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Woodie Convertible
OK all of you Planes, Trains, and Automobiles fans, here’s your chance to take a drive, have a smoke, and pretend that you are John Candy with this cool 1984 Chrysler LeBaron woodie convertible. This unique bit of ’80s… more»
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Original Owner? 1968 Ford Galaxie 428 Convertible
From the days when full-size performance still had game is this 1968 Ford XL and it’s a convertible to boot! Regardless of condition, full-size bruisers like the Ford XL, an Impala SS, or a Plymouth Fury don’t enjoy the… more»
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4X4 Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
As we have noted how the values of ’67-’72 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks have soared, it stands to reason that Chevy’s K5 Blazer from that era would be on an upward trajectory too. They certainly rate highly from… more»
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30K Mile Survivor: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
GM has had a lot of hits over the years, and certainly their share of misses too. But their efforts are not for lack of trying. One of those efforts was the two-seater, mid-engined Pontiac Fiero (1984-1988). A car… more»
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Air Cooled Engine In The Back: 1964 BMW 700
When I first spied this 1964 BMW 700, I thought I was staring at the front of a late ’60s Volkswagen Type III. Where are the famous BMW kidneys? Not needed in this case – more on that later…. more»
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Styling Stunner? 1975 Lotus Elite
Lotus likes model names that start with the letter “E”. There’s the Elan, Europa, Esprit and now, the Elite. I say now because I haven’t encountered one before but they’ve been around for a good number of years. This… more»
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One Of 359! 1952 Buick Roadmaster Estate
I still find wood-trimmed station wagons, produced as late as the early ’50s, to be a phenomenon. In earlier decades it made sense, but by 1952 and “modern” automobile construction techniques in place, it’s hard to imagine that the… more»
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Engine Goes Hmmm: 1976 Mazda RX-4
When was the last time you saw a Mazda RX-4 such as this 1976 example? That’s an easy one for me, never. At least if I have, I have no recollection or didn’t know what I was seeing. But… more»
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Parts Or Project? 1966 Sunbeam Alpine Barn Find
As British sportscars go, a Sunbean Alpine is probably my favorite. Why, you ask? It’s all about the styling and that’s pretty much it. Yeah I know, pretty superficial – sort of like saying, “I like the blue one!”… more»
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Buick V8 Power! 1975 Pontiac Ventura
What’s in a name, I have asked before. Car companies frequently recycle model names and the recycled version is often far removed from the original. Pontiac comes to mind on that front with both LeMans and Ventura. Today, it’s… more»
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Replacement Body: 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Project
In the pantheon of all-time collectible cars, I have to admit that Corvettes don’t garner my attention much anymore. There are just so many of them and they get lost in a sea of similarities. That’s not to take… more»
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Two Engines Included! 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7
Recalling back when the 1967 Mercury Cougar was introduced, it immediately caught my attention. A neighbor had just purchased a new ’67 Mustang and I wasn’t wild about its minor restyling from its ’66 predecessor. I knew the Cougar… more»
