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»
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Rare 1931 Chevrolet AE Independence Three-Window Sport Coupe
Despite the Great Depression, Ford and Chevrolet still sold scads of cars from 1929 to 1932. Ford had been the king of the hill for some time, but styling and motor configuration miscalculations hurt the company just enough that… more»
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Stylish Worker: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside Pickup
Chevrolet started making trucks in 1918. In those days, trucks were basically another body style of a car. For instance, Chevy’s Model 490 truck – its first – was a 490 car from the radiator to the front cowl,… more»
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Fifty Years Asleep: 1941 Ford Super DeLuxe Business Coupe
In 1940, for the model year 1941, Henry Ford met with reporters to introduce the first “fat” Ford. The new car sported a widened body nearly covering its running boards. It was longer and 150 lbs heavier than its… more»
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Rare, Original, Highly Optioned: 1973 Dodge Adventurer SE Truck
In the genre of “Truck”, Dodge generated its share of collector-worthy models. The Sweptside, the Power Wagon, the Adventurer…. wait, the Adventurer? The Adventurer was introduced as a trim package for the second generation D-series Dodge truck when it… more»
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Survivor! 1926 Ford Model T Touring
The legacy of the Ford Model T is difficult to overstate. This is the car that helped put the world on wheels – the kind of wheels without a horse in front. Sure, cars other than the Model T… more»
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Single Family Ownership: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe
In the 1930s, Chevrolet was riding high, in solid financial condition, and selling well against its competition. Designs throughout the industry were shifting, as running boards shrank, headlights were drawing closer to fenders, and radiators were enclosed by front-end… more»
