Who first moved a car’s engine from under a hatch beneath its seat into its front end? That would be Panhard Levassor – also responsible for creating the saloon car. Who patented the supercharger? Louis Renault, of course. And… more»
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Incredible Hulk: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 4WD
When you want a large SUV, the Chevy Suburban will likely be on your list. Marketed since 1934 – first as a station wagon then as an SUV – the Suburban was situated on Chevy’s contemporary truck frame (Advance… more»
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Hot Rod Potential? 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Here on eBay is a car that should start the hot rodder’s heart thumping – a 1940 Ford DeLuxe coupe, sans motor, bid to $10,400 with no reserve. You’ll need a trailer to retrieve it from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The… more»
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Edgy Wedge: 1985 TVR Tasmin 280i Convertible
Martin Lilley was about to execute on an enduring ambition that would get him fired. It was the late 1970s and he had been running TVR since 1965. The company was no longer making kit cars, and its finances… more»
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One of Fourteen: 1953 Fiat 8V Supersonic by Ghia
Not a barn find? Not quite. In fact, this spectacular Fiat “Otto Vu”, or 8V as we call it in the US, was found completely disassembled in a garage, its parts in cardboard boxes and Ziploc bags. Now brought… more»
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Fifteenth Anniversary 5.0L HO V8: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Here’s a rare bird indeed, on eBay, this 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am fifteenth anniversary edition, bid to $13,500, reserve not met, with a buy-it-now option at $19,500. The Firebird was produced in four generations from 1967 through 2002,… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
Fancy a cheap Italian restoration project? Here on craigslist is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider awaiting adoption by an energetic enthusiast with welding skills. The asking price is $3000 firm and the car can be trailered to its new… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1972 Volvo 1800E
Like many models conceived by many makers, Volvo’s P1800 only barely made it into existence. The near-demise of the lineage inspired by the Frua-built prototypes known as P958-X1, -X2, and -X3 was the fault of Volkswagen. The year was… more»
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Grandpa’s Workhorse: 1952 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup
What is it with me and trucks. So many examples still wear the evidence of years of work, punctuated by the styling signatures of long ago. Is it possible to be glamorous and practical at the same time? I… more»
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Pre-War Project: 1932 Chrysler CI Rumble Seat Coupe
The story of the first Chrysler car began with Willys. In 1919, three Studebaker engineers went to work for Willys developing a six-cylinder car. These three – Fred Zeder, Owen Skelton, and Carl Breer, aka the Three Musketeers –… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1980 AMC Pacer Wagon
Before we launch into a review of AMC’s Pacer, let’s establish a modicum of credibility for a car that doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. First, Brigitte Bardot owned a Pacer, a wagon version complete with faux wood… more»
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Shed Find: 1926 Ford Model T Coupe
If we were in Hollywood – instead of perusing the pages of Barn Finds – the Model T would be an über-celebrity. It sold more than 15 million copies, it was reliable enough to put everyman on wheels, it… more»
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Blown Head Gasket? 1950 Packard Deluxe Eight
Must be Packard week. Here’s a post-war Packard this time, listed on craigslist for $8000 firm. The new owner can collect this car from Springfield, Missouri. Dan gave us this tip – thanks, Dan! I believe the model/trim level… more»
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One Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4 Cheyenne
Where are we in the Blazer-mania cycle? Are prices moderating or it is still just nuts out there? Well, the highwater mark was this ’71 restomod that brought a cool $440k at Mecum in January of 2022. There’s this dealer,… more»
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Concours Winner: 1932 Packard Deluxe Eight 903 Coupe Roadster
Despite the Great Depression, automobiles continued to sell in the early 1930s – even luxury automobiles. Perhaps desperate to retain a foothold in a fast-diminishing market, car makers were differentiating their wares based on chassis length. Another race was… more»
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Best Coupe Ever? 1975 Jaguar XJ6C
By the mid-1960s, Jaguar was displaying several sedans in its showrooms. It had the 420, the Mark I/II series, the Mark X, and the S. Meanwhile, employers’ relationships with workers in Britain were deteriorating by the day, creating a… more»
