The Fuji Rabbit was the first scooter built in Japan after World War II. Some variants would remain in production from 1946 to 1968, serving as a competitor to the better-known Italian Vespa. This Superflow was considered a top-of-the-line… more»
Potentially Good Buy: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors fielded two new “pony cars” in 1967, the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. They would do battle with the sensational Ford Mustang and the Mercury Cougar (the latter also debuted in 1969). This ’69 Firebird has been… more»
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37k Mile Survivor: 1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster
The Plymouth Sundance and Dodge Shadow were variants of the successful Chrysler K-Cars. They were economical automobiles that were perhaps a bit sportier in appearance than the FWD Horizon and Omni. You could dress up a Sundance by specifying… more»
2 -for-1 Projects: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
In the mid-1970s, General Motors partnered with Chinook, an RV manufacturer, to create a camping edition of the Chevy Blazer and GMC Jimmy. A fixed camping unit was added behind the cab that would be perfect for weekend wilderness… more»
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C3 Go Kart Project! Chevrolet Corvette
If you search online, you’ll find that a lot of go-karts have been built over the years with a fiberglass Corvette-like body. One of them was produced by an Arizona company named F.W. & Associates that looks like a… more»
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Supercharged Rarity! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Studebaker Avanti was on the market for less than two years, yet it would leave an indelible mark on collectors for the next 60 years. It even spawned a company that kept the marque alive for another four… more»
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Open Sports Wannabe: 1962 TVR Grantura
The Grantura was the first of many automobiles built in England by TVR. Through evolution, the sports car was produced between 1958 and 1967 and included the Mk 2a variant, like the seller’s offering. This vehicle is on its… more»
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Post-War Project: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe
U.S. automobile production came back in 1946, having been shuttered for four years due to the war effort (WW2). Like the other makes, Ford’s 1946 cars were rehashed versions of what they sold in 1942 and an all-new design… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II
The Jensen-Healey debuted in 1972 as the replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. It was the result of a joint venture between Donald Healey and Jensen Motors. The vehicle was a sports car having a twist of luxury, perhaps in… more»
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One-Owner Mopar: 1955 Dodge Custom Royal
Thanks to a hefty loan, Chrysler embarked on a dry run for their “Forward Look” cars in 1955. That approach took hold with the swoopy styling of 1957 that brought tailfins to new heights. Model names for Dodge in… more»
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Buried Alive: 1963 Volkswagen Type 2 “Pickup”
After the Beetle (or Type 1) was developed in the 1930s, the next cool product to emerge from Volkswagen was the Kombi (or Type 2). It was also referred to as Transporter, Microbus, Bus, and a host of other… more»
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1 of 215: 1982 Buick Grand National
The Grand National debuted in early 1982 as Buick wanted to capitalize on their recent championships in the NASCAR Grand National Cup Series. They would be available on and off until Buick discontinued their mid-size rear-wheel-drive cars after 1987…. more»
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400 V8 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The seller bought this 1969 Chevy Camaro more than 40 years ago to restore it and has accumulated $30,000 in receipts over the last several decades. It seems to be your basic Camaro except that the 307 cubic inch… more»
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Attention Patina Fans! 1957 Pontiac Super Chief
In 1955-57, the Pontiac Chieftain used the same platform as the “Tri-Five” Chevies, though the sales numbers were less. In 1957, the Super Chief was introduced as a top trim level on the Chieftain, making it roughly equal to… more»
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Yard Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
The highly successful Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967, just as competition was entering the field. The car had a slightly bigger appearance and could now accommodate big-block engines under the hood. Nearly 45,000 convertibles were built… more»
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Flood Victim: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The last generation of the Plymouth Barracuda ran from 1970 to 1974 and is considered highly collectible today. This ’70 Barracuda is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it has been modified from its build date with a different engine… more»
