When Ford designed its GT, the car inspired worship among enthusiasts the world over. Soon known as the “GT40″ due to its 40” height, the sinuous sports car became the object of any manner of paraphernalia, including models, posters,… more»
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Mild Mod: 1949 Mercury M-47 Pick-Up
When is a Ford not a Ford? When it’s made in Canada and called a Mercury. Here is a rare sight state-side, for sale on eBay, a 1949 Mercury M-47 pick-up. The bidding has reached $16,600 and the reserve… more»
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Hemi Powered: 1957 Imperial Southampton
The race to the top in automotive luxury is almost as old as the car itself, but the zenith of excess belongs to the 1920s. Chrysler jumped into the game in 1926 with its Imperial. As competing makes fell… more»
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Five Speed: 1971 Maserati Indy
When a manufacturer shifts its attention from two-seat sports cars to four-seat grand tourers, execution must be impeccable – or customers will decamp. For Maserati – having birthed the Ghibli in 1967 as a follow-on to its two-seaters (the… more»
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One of 53: 1995 De Tomaso Guarà Coupe
Tired of drowning in a sea of Mustangs at Cars ‘N Coffee? Seen so many Camaros that you have their tail lights memorized by year? We have the antidote. Come up with $229,000 and you can be the only… more»
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British Wedge: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
Sent in new directions by the popularity of placing a car’s engine in its mid-section, auto designers of the 1970s were winnowing down the frontal area of cars right and left. The Lotus Esprit owes its striking looks to… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1951 Studebaker 2R10 Barn Find
I was so excited to find this 1951 Studebaker 2R10 barn find here on craigslist – not only because I love Studebaker trucks, but because the seller actually pulled the truck out of the barn for its photo session… more»
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Rare Flat Radiator: 1951 Morgan Drophead Coupe +4
Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan defied convention by succeeding without evolving. Oh, there was advancement, but no real evolution. For over one hundred years, Morgans have been assembled by hand-forming panels over an ash frame, in tiny numbers, by crafters… more»
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1973 Buick Century Regal Coupe 455 V8
Buick’s entry into the personal luxury market was its Riviera, but as the segment grew, the division needed a lower-priced offering. Enter the Century Regal. Based on the GM A-body platform, the Regal presented the buyer with copious woodgrain… more»
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Flat Fender: 1964 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon
Like many 4x4s, the Power Wagon sprang from wartime development. Conflict in foreign lands meant vehicles had to go anywhere and get back, hopefully in one piece. The civilian rendition of Dodge’s WC military truck, this flat-fendered 1964 WM300… more»
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Mopar Sleeper: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 Wagon
Dodge fans celebrated when the Coronet was resurrected in 1965. The nameplate had flirted with muscle car status since the mid-1950s when Dodge shattered records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and racked up wins with Lee Petty in NASCAR…. more»
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Minimal Needs: 1969 Jaguar XKE Series II 2+2
The would-be XKE owner has many choices to make. While budgetary matters may dictate some of these, the basics include: what series, what motor, what transmission, coupe or roadster, and if a coupe, 2+2 or not? If resources are… more»
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Barn Find! 1948 Buick Super 8 Convertible
If you want to experience 1940s motoring in thoroughly American style, here’s a likely candidate on facebook Marketplace: a 1948 Buick Super 8 convertible, sequestered in a barn for over five decades. The seller wants $12,500 (cash only and… more»
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Real RS: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in late 1966 to answer the challenge presented by the best-selling Mustang. But the Camaro wasn’t Chev’s only foray into the pony market – it also brought forth the Firebird in the Pontiac division, in… more»
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One Wheel Less: 1983 Reliant Rialto 2 GLS Estate
Think the three-wheeler is odd? Consider this: the first self-powered vehicle was a steam-engined three-wheeler, with a single front wheel. Invented by Frenchman Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, it likely inspired the 1886 Benz Patent Motorcar, also a three-wheeler with a single… more»
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Original Condition: 1969 Triumph GT6 MKll Project
The Triumph GT6 was a Michelotti creation that met salvation when it gave wings to the Spitfire’s racing pedigree. Though Michelotti had found a way to make the Spitfire into a coupe, the weight of the resulting car overwhelmed… more»
