Will there ever be an end to the supply of cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades? Here’s another one, on eBay, a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (misidentified as a Silver Chief) two-door hardtop, bid to… more»
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Preserved Patina: 1937 Chevrolet Half Ton Pickup
In 1937 the world was shaking off the Great Depression. The Art Deco movement was in full swing, with round, organic shapes dominating industrial design. It was time for a new look for Chevrolet trucks. The 1937 Chevrolet truck… more»
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Airflyte Project: 1951 Nash Rambler Convertible
The late 1940s brought increased interest in streamlined design, with a few auto companies taking the trend to an extreme. Nash was one of these, producing the “upside bathtub look” in several flavors – the Ambassador, the Statesman, the… more»
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Worth a Gamble? 1973 Triumph Stag
O Stag, how did you fail me? Let me count the ways. The Triumph Stag was built with a V8 engine of Triumph’s own design. This proved fatal. Initially, the engine was fuel injected, but the result was unreliable… more»
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Drive it Away: 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite
Rarely has a car prompted more smiles than the Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. From the grinning grille to the bugged headlights and the car’s diminutive size, the Bugeye oozes charm. The driving experience is surprisingly … spritely. These cars… more»
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1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sportsman Coupe
DeSoto is an orphan marque in my mind. While the model was produced under the Chrysler brand from 1929 through 1961, it’s rare to see a DeSoto at a car show these days. Perhaps that’s because Chrysler couldn’t make… more»
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Ripe for Restoration: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford’s F-series entered production in 1948 and proved to be one of the most successful sets of vehicles ever made by any automaker. The F-series embodied Ford’s belief that a truck should be a truck (ie, built on a… more»
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Serious Workhorse: 1971 Ford F350 390 V8 4×4 Crew Cab
The fifth generation of the Ford F-series trucks ran from 1967 through 1972. The styling update from the fourth generation included a larger cab and different trim levels (a favorite trick pursued by American automakers as a replacement for… more»
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Stock Or Street Rod? 1939 Ford De Luxe Coupe
What is it about the late 1930s and early 1940s cars that make them so seductive? We’ve covered dozens of these cars recently but it seems that each is more alluring than the last. Here on eBay is one… more»
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Tiny Project: 1952 Crosley Station Wagon
Powel Crosley was one of the most colorful and accomplished characters ever to set his mind to making a car. While most automotive scions were single-minded, Crosley was a jack of all trades, and master of some. From radios… more»
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“Shoebox” Needs New Feet: 1949 Ford Custom Project
After World War II, automakers largely worked to shift from producing munitions and military vehicles back to cars. It took a couple of years to re-establish auto production. Cars from 1946 through about 1948 were, for the most part,… more»
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A Lesson In Preservation: Jay Leno And The Jag
Most classic car enthusiasts know Jay Leno’s Garage. And with some 3.4 million subscribers, his Restoration Blog on YouTube gets plenty of attention too. The Blog is an every-few-month progress update for fans, designed to show how Jay and… more»
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Star Car: 1961 Cadillac Convertible
Cadillac was created to occupy the “luxury” niche in the automobile kingdom. From the start, it set standards for reliability, then comfort. Charles Kettering, working for Cadillac, created the electric start, obviating the need for a crank. Cadillac introduced… more»
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Posh Potential: 1961 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Project
Buick was an enthusiastic entrant to the Jet Age “fins and fancy” contest of the 1950s and early 1960s. The Skylark, Le Sabre, Invicta, and Electra were worthy candidates. These last three designs were generated by Bill Mitchell, new… more»
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Cutting Loose a Rare Orphan: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was clinging to life based on just a couple of brands. It had Jeep, of course, and the Hornet (Spirit, Concord) platform. But the oil crisis nearly killed Jeep. Gerald Meyers, then-CEO,… more»
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Gear Up for Winter: 1925 Ford Model T Snowmobile
When snow is in your future, thoughts turn to dressing the daily driver in its traction devices. But there’s another solution. Here on craigslist is a 1925 Ford Model T Snowmobile for sale, with an asking price of $18,000…. more»
