Massey-Harris was founded in Newcastle, Ontario, Canada, as a blacksmithery in the mid-1800s. As it evolved into an agricultural equipment manufacturer, just one product was missing from its repertoire: a tractor. The company tried to acquire tractor makers, and… 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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Needs TLC: 1969 Opel GT 1.9L 4 Speed Manual
The styling of Opel’s GT, like the C3 Corvette, was inspired by the Mako Shark and its 1965 sibling, the Mako Shark II. The Sharks were designed in-house at GM, under Bill Mitchell’s watchful eye. By 1968, both the… more»
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Long ‘N Low: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker
Hudson’s Step-Down innovation was a post-war first from an American carmaker – the Big Three were still limping along with pre-war designs. The modern styling attracted plenty of customers, infusing Hudson with cash. The long, low construction was also… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1974 Ford Courier
Original paint? Check. Original manuals? Check. Factory jack and tool kit? Yes! This two-owner 1974 Ford Courier is as clean as they come, short of being restored. The “Slick Chick” aluminum camper top – installed when the truck was… more»
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Thermodyne Engine: 1966 Mack B53
Mack was founded by two brothers in 1900 to make buses; its first truck was delivered a few years later under the “Manhattan” logo. By 1910, the company had adopted the Mack name, but the idea for its mascot… more»
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Only 12k Original Miles! 1974 Ford Maverick Survivor
How much appreciation does a Maverick deserve? The model came into the world as a compact car with pony styling features, a sort of sidekick to the Mustang. At launch, it sold three times as many units as the… more»
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Transition Car? 1971 Jensen interceptor Mk III
The Jensen Interceptor was the first model produced by Jensen Motors after the founders left – and, in fact, their leave-taking had a lot to do with the design of this car. The breach was incited by their board’s… more»
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Two Owners, Low Miles! 1983 Toyota Cressida
Before we had the Lexus, Toyota sent us the Cressida. Exported to the US in late 1977 for the 1978 model year, the Cressida was an authentic luxury entry – the first from Toyota. Its optional leather upholstery, generous… more»
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Needs Improvement: 1966 International Harvester Scout 800
International Harvester launched the Scout as a competitor to the Jeep CJ-5 in 1960. While the CJ-5 still outsold the Scout, IH’s new model carved its own niche, expanding the SUV market. IH design chief Ted Ornas famously sketched… more»
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Imola Red: 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster
Here we have one of the best bargains you’ll find in the performance roadster category – the BMW Z3 M. The “M” stands for Motorsports, distinguishing this variant from the plain-Jane Z3. The story began in 1995, when BMW… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1985 Euclid R35
Euclid was founded in the early 1900s, making hoists, crawlers, and scrapers. It took a couple of decades for its product line to gain traction (ha ha), with success kicked off by a pivot to heavy duty, off road… more»
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Former Grain Hauler: 1980 International Transtar 4300
By the 1970s, International was renovating its business, shedding its light-duty truck lines to focus on medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The Transtar 4200/4300 series was introduced in 1971; production ran through 1984. This example is available here on craigslist… more»
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Former Concours Car: 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II
You’re gonna think I’m off my rocker, but Lamborghini’s Espada is as competent a grocery-getter as it is a grand tourer. The rear seats are more spacious than any 2+2, though still not on a par with most American… more»
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Fun Orphan: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Convertible
Studebaker was striving to survive in the 1960s, teetering despite the Lark’s success just a few years before. To juice sales, it introduced the “Daytona” variant of the Lark, with bucket seats, a console, and special trim. But the… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1952 MG TD
MG’s T-series roadsters forged a path for sports cars in America, beginning with the spindly, narrow TC. Some 2000 TCs were exported by MG to the US, and countless others were shipped home when servicemen returned from the war…. more»
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Everyman’s Car: Rare 1910 Brush Speedster
Brush Motor Car Company was one of a raft of auto makers founded in the early 1900s. Brush’s specialty was cheap runabouts, which means a conveyance with almost no weather equipment. Its cars incorporated “innovations” of dubious value, which… more»
