Sunbeam’s Alpine nameplate was recycled over the course of more than two decades, putting thousands of Alpines of one sort or another on the roads. The first of these descended from the Sunbeam-Talbot saloon and was famous for its… more»
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Mopar Project: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
The Dodge Dart was a chameleon in the Chrysler line-up: it was first introduced for model year 1960 as a full-sized car, then spent a year in the mid-sized segment before settling into the compact category until the last… more»
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Swan Song: 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible
Nothing did more to put independent automakers out of business than the price war of ’53-’54. Post-war demand for cars had been thoroughly satisfied by then, and increasing market share meant a steady drumbeat of new products and lower… more»
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Estate Sale: 1957 MGA 1500 Roadster
The MGA delivers a high “smiles to miles” quotient, with its graceful shape, reasonable price, and simple mechanicals. The design of the car far preceded its production. It was first unveiled in 1951 as a race car built on… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8
The arrival of Donald Healey’s new British sports car in 1953 permanently shifted the trajectory of buyers’ expectations. The Healey 100 was fast – in fact, it was named for its top speed. Later models were even more muscular…. more»
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No Reserve Turbo Diesel: 1982 Mercedes 300TD Wagon
Is a project Mercedes 300TD Turbodiesel a money-pit? or a gem in the rough? That’s the question as we contemplate this 1982 300TD, fresh from storage. On the one hand, the seller has replaced enough parts so the wagon… more»
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One Owner, Original Paint: 1966 Jaguar Mark X
Jaguar’s Mark X was the ultimate expression of the company’s marketing tagline – Grace… Space… Pace. Introduced in October 1961, just a few months after the Jaguar XKE, the new saloon represented an upgrade over every other Jag saloon… more»
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Understated Luxury: 1956 Continental Mark II
In contrast to the fireworks emanating from the studios of Virgil Exner over at Chrysler and Harley Earl at GM, Ford organized its Continental division in 1952 to produce an understated but exclusive car for a well-heeled few. The… more»
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Did You Ever Own One? 1979 Toyota Cressida “Woody” Wagon
Toyota nurtured its “luxury niche” ambitions in its home market for several years before finally sending its best offering to the American market in 1978. Called the Cressida, it sold in small numbers at first, thanks to a high… more»
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Vintage Hauler: 1967 Datsun 1300 Pickup
Datsun’s automotive ambitions stretch back to the 1930s when it made the Type 15 in a variety of body styles. Rolling through the decades, the company innovated relentlessly. Its first foray into America was in 1958, with the Datsun… more»
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MGB-Powered 1955 MG TF Replica
When is an MG TF not an MG TF? When it is made of fiberglass by Victor Antique Auto, with an MGB engine, transmission, and suspension. Well, that’s not entirely accurate: only about 6 to 8 Victors were made… more»
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Hot-Rod, or Stay Stock? 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe
In the race back to civilian production after WWII, carmakers leaned heavily on pre-war designs. Buyers were demanding new vehicles as fast as manufacturers could push them out the factory doors, leaving no time for innovation. Aside from grilles,… more»
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Unrestored Treasure: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire
Ford’s first factory-built station wagon hit the roads in 1929. With a body made mostly of wood from the company’s own forests, that early wagon started a trend catering to elite buyers that lasted for decades. Hotels used station… more»
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Restore or Drive? 1947 Chevy 3100 Five-Window Pickup
Chevrolet’s first post-war truck – the Advance-Design line – offered buyers just about any configuration imaginable starting in 1947. Sizes ranged from half-ton to two-ton, and shapes ran from pickups to cab-overs to panel vans to school buses. The… more»
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Two Owners From New! 1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe Roadster
The Great Depression began in 1929 and didn’t finally end until 1939; economic conditions were dire. Yet, Ford Motor Company kept innovating, with Henry Ford bringing the flathead V8 to market in 1932, and re-designing his entire line-up in… more»
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Stored Twenty-Five Years: 1985 TVR 280i Convertible
In early 1900s England, kids left school at thirteen or fifteen or eighteen to apprentice in a shop. Blacksmiths, mechanics, stone masons. In 1937, one Trevor Wilkinson left his school to begin work at a local garage. He was… more»
