I am shocked that this listing has lasted for the two days it took me to write it up. Here on craigslist is a 1965 Triumph Spitfire Mk 1 with an asking price of just $9,200, located in Kansas… more»
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Well-Documented: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Woody Wagon
The 1950 Ford Custom series included sedans, coupes, and station wagons, even a convertible, most offered with either Ford’s in-line six-cylinder or its V8. These were hearty sellers as a group, with over 800,000 versions finding new owners. The… more»
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Special Delivery: 1949 Hahn UPS Van
Hahn is so obscure that it really only exists in the minds of firetruck enthusiasts. Even amidst that grey matter, it competes with many more popular makes. W. G. Hahn & Bro. started making wagons, autos, and trucks in… more»
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One Year Only: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Completely coincidentally, I have been looking to acquire a ’58 Corvette for a few months now. Only this morning I found this very car, not on Barn Finds or eBay, but directly at Gullwing’s website; now here it has… more»
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Adopt This Cat: 1961 Jaguar Mk II 3.8L
The Jaguar Mk II was a solidly successful car for Jaguar in every way. Over 85,000 were sold between 1959 and 1967. The cars were exported around the world, particularly to North America, swelling Britain’s trade coffers. In saloon… more»
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Old School Panel Truck: 1959 International Harvester A120
In the panoply of International Harvester offerings, one of the rarest is the panel truck. Here on eBay is a second-generation 1959 International Harvester panel truck for sale, with an initial bid wanted of $8,000. No one has bid… more»
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Classy Collectible: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Mercedes began making SLs on its W107 platform in 1972, as an evolution from the pagoda style 280SL. “SL” stood for Sport Leicht, or Sport Light, which was a bit of a joke when the W107 came along since… more»
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Research Required: 1949 Kurtis Sports Car
Frank Kurtis was a race car maestro, producing Midget, Sprint, and Indy cars starting in the late 1930s. He also built one-off and custom road cars. After WWII, he watched Americans pine for sports cars they met in Europe,… more»
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Surf’s Up! 1963 Ford Falcon Squire
In 1960, Ford introduced its compact Falcon to supply a developing desire for smaller cars after the excesses of the 1950s. The Falcon was penned by Robert McNamara – yes, that McNamara, later named US Secretary of Defense –… more»
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Big Block Wagon: 1962 Chrysler Newport
Chrysler anointed the Newport as a separate model in 1960, after using the name since the 1940s in one way, shape, or form. The full-sized Newport was offered as a replacement for DeSoto and aimed at the economy-minded buyer…. more»
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A Touch of Luxe: 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Cadillacs of the 1950s owe their graceful lines to Ed Glowacke, chief designer at the Cadillac Design Studio, a division under Harley Earl. Glowacke was the epitome of Cadillac style, impeccably dressed and just as impeccably mannered. With long,… more»
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Rare Cat: 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC
In 1975, Jaguar introduced its grand touring luxury car, the XJS. Against all odds, the model was successfully managed through more than twenty years of production. Its rough start began in the engine bay, where the decision to give… more»
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Low Original Miles: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 Sedan
The nomenclature that automakers use is never more confusing than over at Mercedes-Benz. Seeing “190” in the title here can bring to mind the little sister to the 300SL, called the 190SL – a glorious car if a bit… more»
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Enzo’s Last Race Car: 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione
In about twenty-four hours, the RM Sotheby’s auction for one of three privately-owned 1987 Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione cars will end. We may not know the price paid for this sublime example of suspended homologation, nor may we know… more»
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Drive It! 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak Torpedo
Pontiac barely made it through the Great Depression. In 1935, it was set to be absorbed forever into GM as a cost-saving measure when Frank Hershey, working under Harley Earl, stepped forward with the Silver Streak styling that would… more»
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Great Deal: 1979 Ford F250 Camper Special with Camper
I can’t figure out why this great combination truck/camper hasn’t already sold. Lucky for us we still have a crack at it, despite the seller listing it six days ago. Here on craigslist is a 1979 Ford F250 Camper… more»
