We’re looking at a Borgward Isabella coupe, a rare variant of the Isabella line. Prior to coming up with this attractive design, Borgward’s offerings were a scattered bunch, reflecting the company’s aggregation of multiple makes over the years, including… more»
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One Family Owned: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Was the 280Z the last great Z car? Or was it great at all? In the beginning, Datsun tried very hard to read the room when it introduced the 240Z, engaging in a long development period geared toward meticulous… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D California Edition
The Mercedes 300D is a good reminder that mileage figures are relative. An unrepaired Jaguar XKE with over 100k on the clock is rare. A 300D that’s traveled the same distance is barely broken in, and other than routine… more»
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Low Miles! 1997 Bentley Brooklands L
The Brooklands name was so good that Bentley used it twice. Today’s example is from the first tranche of Brooklands, launched in 1992 to succeed the Mulsanne S and Eight models. The new approach – rolling two models into… more»
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Low Miles, Two Owners! 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Coupe
Unlike the 924, which began as a VW project and utilized a humble Audi engine, the 944’s roots were exotic. The car was designed around a race motor derived from the aluminum V8 Porsche designed for its 928. The… more»
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Project Drophead: 1958 Singer Gazelle Series III
In honor of the upcoming All British Field Meet at Portland International Raceway, I felt compelled to cover this unusual model from a rare marque. Not only is this Singer Gazelle a convertible, its top operates like a three-position… more»
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Still Working the Ranch: 1947 International KB5 Dump Truck
Just nine months from now, the American Truck Historical Society national convention will commence in Springfield, Missouri. We already profiled a Dodge D500 needing a bit of work but certainly acceptable as-is for ATHS. If you really want to… more»
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Made in Austria, Sold by Sears: 1964 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Allstate Compact DS60
Anyone miss the Sears catalogue, purveyor of everything from mail-order homes to balls of yarn? The Sears Wish Book connected rural America to a gallery of consumer items. For me, growing up in a small city, the catalog inspired… more»
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Finned Brit: 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
In 1959, while everyone else was making rudimentary sports cars with side curtains and doors that opened with pull cords, Rootes Group produced this gem. With roll-up windows, fins, a roomy cabin, and real door handles, the Alpine was… more»
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Vintage Workhorse: 1958 Dodge D500 Dump Truck
I try not to romanticize, but wow, a 1958 Dodge D500 dump truck in front of a gen-u-ine quonset hut shed – does it get any better? This old gal is looking for a new home after many decades… more»
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Easy Project? 1962 Triumph TR 4
Though I have never owned one, the TR4 occupies a special place in my heart. In about 1979, my then-boyfriend and I attempted to buy our college professor’s dirty white TR4. The proceedings drew to a halt when my… more»
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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find Project
As Volkswagens go, the Karmann Ghia is one of the most stylish. We can debate early vs late, type 14 vs type 34, but each offers a unique appeal, on the road and visually. Here on craigslist is a… more»
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Rare Variant: 1995 BMW Alpina B3 Sedan
Alpina’s early history saw it shifting around, looking for an identity. Its first business was making typewriters, and later it attempted to enter the textile industry. The company hit paydirt in 1962 when it built a Weber carburetor to… more»
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Two Cars in One: 1967 Volvo Duett P210
In the genus “wagon”, few models are as distinctive as Volvo’s Duett. Looking like a cross between an early Suburban and a 1948 Ford, yet different from each, the Duett was conceived after the introduction of the PV444 sedan…. more»
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Pristine 25k Mile 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
Like red? Then this 1987 C4 Corvette coupe is worth a look: it’s Bright Red over Red, the intense color relieved slightly by its black steering wheel and black dash/console. It has traveled only 25,600 miles since new, and… more»
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Two Owner 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Looking for a convertible that’s easy on gas and has room for four? Volkswagen solved for these requirements in 1979 when it introduced the top-down version of its Golf compact. Sold in the US until 2002 under the Rabbit… more»
