Let’s see, how many beach cars can we name? The Mini Moke, Fiat Jolly, maybe the VW Thing, Meyers Manx… then the weird ones, like the Honda Vamos and today’s special – the Citroën Mehari. Find this beachy project… more»
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Onetime Glamour Puss: 1950 Nash Rambler Convertible Landau
Humble in every way, this Nash Rambler awaits a new owner to bring her back to her glamorous beginnings. Originally conceived as a compact economy car, the 1950 Nash broke new ground, offering a lush list of standard equipment…. more»
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Mario Andretti Edition! 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
Never mind that Alfa’s Mario Andretti editions manifested mostly as a trim package: this is one very clean Alfetta. Offered here on craigslist for $23,500 is a 1977 Alfetta GT, located in Orange County, California. Alfa had a habit… more»
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Tiny Woody: 1967 Morris Mini Traveller MKII
A Mini is endearing enough, whether from the Austin or Morris divisions of BMC. But the Mini woody estate – either Clubman or Traveller – layers rarity into the mix, and now you have a real headturner. While American… more»
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Mid-Engine Magic: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0 Liter
When the 914 arrived in showrooms, Porsche fans were not impressed, but the rest of the car-buying public proved eager to put the new sports car into garages all over the country. In fact, the 914 substantially outsold the… more»
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High Mileage Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
A replacement for the VW Beetle was on the horizon as early as the mid-1950s. Numerous prototypes were built, though none ever matriculated beyond internally assigned numbers like EA47 or EA97. Each was deemed to fall short of the… more»
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Restored at Maranello: 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider
As we tick toward the headline auctions that launch the year, Araknid78 inspires us with a host of tips featuring once-in-a-lifetime cars. So it is that we contemplate this 1967 Dino 206 S – one of 18 produced, and… more»
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Late 1960s Jarvis Clark JDT 426 Articulated Underground Hauler
You can’t just send any old truck into a mine. The right vehicle is narrow and maneuverable – preferably articulated – with a low-profile bed and a ton of power. Good traction, a high “heap” (load) capacity, and fast… more»
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Authentic Restoration: 1951 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford had no idea that it was kicking off a line of trucks that would become best sellers worldwide for decades when it introduced the F-series in 1948. The F-series was situated on a purpose-built truck frame and offered… more»
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Rare 1963 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato 3C
Lancia’s many models were each destined for a particular niche in the marketplace. Early cars – such as the Lambda – were innovative ground-breakers. The Appia was an economy car, a people-mover. The Aurelia – like the Astura before… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1953 Siata 208S Motto Spider
Can I get a deal because this coachbuilder isn’t … Zagato? or Vignale? or Pinanfarina? Probably not! Though he isn’t a household name, Rocco Motto’s creations are every bit as desirable as his more famous peers. Motto founded his… more»
Tee Time: Vintage Harley-Davidson Golf Cart
Once upon a time, Harley-Davidson made all kinds of things. Of course, motorcycles were its mainstay, but the company also manufactured delivery vehicles, an in-town car (Utilicar), mower motors, drone motors, and… golf carts. Listed on eBay is this… more»
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Flair Bird Anniversary Edition: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Shepherding the Thunderbird through the ages, Ford followed the time-tested method of celebrating model anniversaries: trim, color, and limited production. That’s what the Special Landau coupe was all about. It offered Emberglo paint and accents, parchment interior and padded… more»
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Project-In-Waiting: 1939 Fordson E83W Van
The Fordson E83W was central to Ford of Britain’s response to the changing economy during the Great Depression. With its small, economical motor and near-endless variety of cargo configurations – including open pickup, flatbed, barrel, concessionaire, and so on… more»
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Sunroof Sedan! 1971 Honda N600
What’s that old saying – “good things come in small packages”? That proverb might as well have been invented by the first person who saw the diminutive Honda N-series. The N600 is the big-block version of the nearly identical… more»
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Exceptional 1953 Packard Mayfair
In the 1920s, Packard’s brand name was akin to nobility, on a par with Cadillac, Pierce-Arrow, and Peerless. By the 1950s, the company had taken a different path toward financial stability, moving its product downstream to capture a larger… more»
