This 1989 P-30 isn’t the oldest step-van GMC made – that honor belongs to the Dubl-Duti, launched in 1940 under the Chevrolet nameplate. The Dubl-Duti utilized a pick-up chassis, Chevy’s Thriftmaster six-cylinder, and a body built by Divco. Meant… more»
About Michelle Rand
Despite no genetic predisposition towards cars whatsoever, I somehow became keenly interested in vintage cars, especially British vintage cars, in college. Sold a perfectly good Mazda RX7 with almost no miles (first car) to purchase a 1972 MGB roadster with a LOT of miles so I could have something to work on. Now have a collection spanning most countries and most years.
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Original Paint, Rebuilt Engine: 1963 Triumph Herald Saloon
Even the most avid British car fan can be forgiven if the Herald is not in his vocabulary. But it should be, because though this little Triumph is not a common sight today, more than 500,000 were made, and… more»
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Low Miles! 1995 Lincoln Town Car Executive Edition
There’s luxury, and then there’s Luxury. While the Executive Edition was the base model in the Town Car range, this example was ordered with all the options available on the Cartier Edition, including Lincoln’s best quality leather and a… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
Here we go with another tan-on-tan ’70s car; find this 1976 Chevrolet Vega on facebook Marketplace, priced at $7500. With a purported 10,209 original miles on the clock, nearly every component is as delivered from the factory. Though those… more»
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Malaise Era Survivor! 1977 Dodge Aspen Special Edition
The mid 1970s brought a gas crisis and a deluge of regulations, whipsawing domestic auto makers already struggling with import competition. Corporate managements responded by hastily devising emissions controls, strangling performance to boost fuel economy, and downsizing across product… more»
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Project Pedal Car: 1960s Garton “Tin Lizzie”
Pedal cars date back to about the time cars were first invented, sometime in the 1890s. The first of their ilk were built with wood bodies and steel underpinnings, often by bicycle manufacturers. Most were chain drive, and like… more»
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Affordable Exotic: 1974 Fiat X1/9
What defines an exotic car? Distinctive styling by a celebrated coachbuilder, advanced mechanical components, and intangible presence? Rarity combined with a particular badge? Each of us likely has our own definition, sometimes boiling down to: “I’ll know it when… more»
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Snow Fun: 1964 Ford Econoline Sno-Cat!
JDC is back with another weird and wild tip – this time, he found us a 1964 Econoline van plopped onto a Tucker Sno-Cat chassis. What’s not to like! Well, ok, the ad here on facebook Marketplace is about… more»
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One-Off: 1954 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spyder by Zagato
So let’s get one thing out of the way right away: no, it’s not a barn find today, but this one-of-one Maserati was once a beat-up old car, with a patchwork red paint job, and no great prospects for… more»
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Crew Cab! 1968 International 1200C Travelette with Avion Camper
This handsome pair is for sale here on eBay with bidding at just $1025, reserve not met. The 1968 International Travelette runs well, and the Avion aluminum-skinned camper is from the late 1960s. Secure the camper to the truck,… more»
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Euro-Spec: 1975 Peugeot 604 SL
In the 1970s, several car makers were gaining traction in the flourishing luxury car niche. Mercedes’ W116 S-class, BMW’s E9 series, Jaguar’s XJs, and American models from Cadillac and Lincoln were selling for premium prices, helping fund growth at… more»
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Fifty-Seven Original Miles: 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari
Immense horsepower? Check. Rare? Check. Extraordinary styling? Check. Low miles? Of course. All of these slightly inadequate descriptors apply to this 2014 LaFerrari, one of only 120 delivered to the US. Lurking like one of the most spectacular pavement-bound… more»
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Land Bound: 1971 Pontiac Boat-Car
In the category “things that make you go hmmm”, we have a 1971 Pontiac boat-car. This masterpiece of creativity is located in Hooven, Ohio (what’s in the water over there!), and the listing can be found on Facebook Marketplace…. more»
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Project or Parts: 1960 Renault Caravelle
The Caravelle is one more bit of evidence that the Volkswagen Beetle changed motoring forever: it was the existence of the Beetle and its offspring, the Karmann Ghia, that motivated Renault to design a car to compete with Germany’s… more»
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Rainy But Magnificent: Portland’s April Swap Meet
Every April, regular as rain (and it does), a consortium of car clubs hosts two swap meets – one at Portland International Raceway and one at the nearby Expo Center. Every year, I’m there, sifting through greasy rust for… more»
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Resurface Your Rink! 1990 Zamboni 500
The Zamboni juggles several functions with aplomb: it scrapes, washes, filters, and vacuums the ice, shifting water from tank to tank, then uses heat to create a slight melt that’s squeegeed flat as glass. The machine responsible for this… more»
