Powel Crosley – inventor, entrepreneur, and owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team – desperately wanted to become an auto manufacturer. He had worked at a dealership selling cars, attempted to establish a factory to assemble other… more»
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Rare Family Hauler: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
If ever there was a star-crossed car brand, Edsel was it. Ford established the division in 1958 to fill a gap in its mid-range lineup, but almost immediately, the country slipped into recession. Despite innovations perpetuated into Ford’s future… more»
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Hot Rod Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe
Jaguar introduced its Mark V in the Fall of 1948 alongside the XK120. The slinky XK120 stole the show, but the Mark V staked out new territory too: it was the first Jaguar with hydraulic brakes, sealed beam headlamps,… more»
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In Summer Shape: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon
For summer and beyond, here’s a stylish option primed to haul those bathing suits, surfboards, and picnic baskets – a 1954 Mercury Monterey woody wagon on craigslist. The asking price is $34,000 and the new owner can drive it… more»
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Family-Owned Fifty Years: 1939 Ford De Luxe Fordor Sedan
In 1936, Ford’s Lincoln division brought the Zephyr to market. With its raked windshield, integrated fenders, and grille like the prow of a ship, it was one of the most modern shapes on the road. Future Fords borrowed heavily… more»
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Running Project! 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1
Today we’re bringing you another oddball, this one from France and doesn’t that just figure. Anyway, here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1 project, with an asking price of $1500; take a trailer to Elverta, California… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1962 DKW Junior Deluxe
The 1950s were awash in three-cylinder cars. For instance, the Wartburg 311 hid a 0.9 liter in-line three in its engine compartment. Ditto several contemporaneous Saabs. The Berkeley SE492 of course. The Polish FSO Syrena. And over in Germany,… more»
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Garage Kept: 1975 Pontiac Ventura
Cars evolved tremendously from the 1960s into the 1970s, and not always in a good direction. The Pontiac Ventura emerged in 1960, sharing a platform with the Catalina. Its stylish horizontal fins, graceful hard top, and beefy V8 struck… more»
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Two Owners! 1979 International Harvester Scout Traveler
Here from the deserts of Oregon is a two-owner 1979 International Harvester Scout Traveler, bid to $5928 on eBay, reserve not met. This Sunburst Yellow truck was sold new by a dealer in Baker City, Oregon, where it remains… more»
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Let’s Go Racing, Dutch Style: 1969 DAF 55
We met the DAF a few articles back when we discovered that Michelotti crafted his first beach car – called the Shellette – from a Daffodil. But here is a more purposeful example listed on facebook Marketplace – this… more»
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Cheap Family Car: 1966 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
After experimenting with “Dart” concept cars in the late 1950s, Chrysler introduced the Dodge Dart as a production car in 1960. The model ranged from full-sized to mid-sized, finally settling out as a compact starting in 1963. Even at… more»
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Salvage Title: 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
What’s a bit of damage when it’s a Ferrari? This Testarossa is described as having “front end damage” but comes with its original parts and runs fine. It is listed here on eBay with bidding sitting at $31,115; the… more»
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Same Owner 35 Years: 1988 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV
Lore has it that Ferruccio Lamborghini owned a Ferrari with a lousy clutch. One day in 1963, he knocked on Enzo’s door to explain how the clutch could be improved. Mr Ferrari did not appreciate the criticism, and harsh… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
You know you’re talking about a special car when the description includes the chassis number – as in, “Targa Florio class-winner, chassis 3413…”, or here on eBay, where we are entertaining “Mercedes-Benz … chassis 5500733…” This car is a… more»
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Ranger Trim, 390 V8: 1968 Ford F250 Camper Special
Frisky bidding has brought the price of this 1968 Ford F250 Camper Special – with Ranger trim and a Dolphin cabover camper, no less – to $10,000 here on eBay. A reserve is still in play. This rig was… more»
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Mild Project: 1953 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup
Chevrolet’s Advance-Design concept was launched in 1947 as an update to the pre-war AK series. The new truck was beefier but looked sleek with its horizontal grille slats and headlamps incorporated into the fenders. Chevy emphasized driver comfort, creating… more»
