Sitting for thirty years is a harsh sentence for most cars, unless the storage time features regular starting, ambient temperature control, maybe even resting on jack stands periodically. Otherwise, cars end up like this MGA: brakes and wheels frozen… more»
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Restoration Required: 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
Ford was hitting its styling stride in the mid 1950s, with George Walker and Frank Hersey heading its design teams. Walker, fresh off introducing the 1949 “shoebox” Ford and the Thunderbird, took up his pen to restyle the ’55… more»
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Low Rider: 1976 International Scout Terra
Just before the Terra arrived on the scene, International Harvester was losing its tenuous position in the light truck market. Beefy competitors Ford and GM with their extensive dealership networks were trouncing IH, which had introduced its truck line… more»
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Mechanically Sound: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom
Recycled model names are a dime a dozen, often beginning as a trim level or body style and evolving into a standalone brand. Occasionally, a name cropped up repeatedly over time, attached to what seemed like very different cars…. more»
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Barn Find 1983 Euro-Spec Porsche 928S
Porsche’s 928 was the factory’s attempt to replace the 911; obviously that ploy didn’t work, but the 911’s persistence does not subtract from what is a bona fide luxury grand tourer. The saga began in the early 1970s. America… more»
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British, But Made in Italy: 1967 Innocenti Mini
How many cars owe their existence to tax laws? The buyers of many small-motored French, Italian, and English cars built in the ’40s and ’50s were granted a break due to low calculated horsepower ratings. Other cars never would… more»
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Affordable Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
When the C4 ZR1 arrived, it provoked a collective swoon among automotive journalists and enthusiasts alike. With a top speed of 175 mph and a zero to sixty time that began with a “4”, it was like nothing else… more»
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Parked Three Years: 1958 GMC 150 Stepside Pickup
Today’s drivers would think driving a truck from the ’50s is a primitive experience, but in the day, trucks were evolving rapidly, and the 1955 to 1959 GMC “Blue Chip” series must have felt like a dream compared to… more»
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Needs an Engine! And an Interior! And… !1972 Puma GTE
In a way, the Puma wouldn’t exist without the heavy hand of the Brazilian government at work in the economy. While Ford and GM had been on the ground in São Paulo since the 1920s, protectionism arose in the… more»
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One of Twelve? 1947 HRG 1500 Aerodynamic
Ok, just one more 1940s car then I promise I’ll move out of this decade for a while. But we’re not in Kansas any longer, Dorothy: rather than Plymouths and Packards we’re spotlighting this 1947 HRG 1500 Aerodynamic –… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe Coupe
Here we are in the ’40s again; I can’t help it – these cars have become so inexpensive that they’re compelling. Today’s example is a 1947 Plymouth Deluxe coupe, offered here on facebook Marketplace for $8000 with a rebuilt… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1948 Packard Super Eight Sedan
Pity poor Packard. From its founding in 1899, it rose to prominence in the 1920s and ’30s making luxury cars for wealthy customers. But the Great Depression dealt it a near-fatal blow, and the rise of Ford and GM… more»
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Epic Project! 1950 Marmon-Herrington Motorhome
Let’s see…. you have a vintage Marmon-Herrington bus lying around – hmm, what to do with it? How about converting it to a motorhome! Here on eBay is a 1950 Marmon-Herrington made into a 28-foot RV, complete with a… more»
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One Family-Owned: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI
The Alfa Giulia TI is one of the sportiest sedans ever to hit the road. It’s the Italian interpretation – but even more spritely – of the Jaguar Mk II. Imminently tossable, it’s light on its feet and punches… more»
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Luxe Land Yacht: 1968 Cadillac DeVille
While not quite a survivor, this 1968 Cadillac deVille listed here on eBay is in top condition given its age. Bidding has been frisky, with 41 bids advancing the price to $15,000. A $16,500 buy-it-now option was suspended today,… more»
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For Parts or Restore? 1955 Packard Caribbean
I am going out on a limb here: I think this seller might want to consider parting out this 1955 Packard Caribbean rather than selling it as is, but let’s see what Barn Finders think. The Packard is advertised… more»
