This pickup truck, a unique and interesting 1946 Hudson, ended its service to humanity some time ago and lay abandoned along with other rusty farm implements gone to scrap. Fast-forward thirty years or more and this weathered yard art… more»
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One Family Find: 1970 Olds Cutlass Convertible
“Parked and garaged since the mid-1980s,” this one-family 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible waits for a new owner in Clemmons, North Carolina, with a listing here on eBay. It’s refreshing to see someone letting go of a family heirloom… more»
Road Legal! Todd’s One-Owner 232k 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Every year fewer and fewer Fox-body Mustangs prowl the world’s roadways. Keeping this car forever never entered my mind on 17 November 1988 when I bought it — the only new car I’ve ever bought myself, and the most… more»
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Stunning 1947 International Harvester KB6
This fabulous 1947 International Harvester KB6 road truck shows no trace of barn dust, but it’s too impressive not to share. Thanks to reader Fred H. for spotting this heavy duty beauty from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Heavy trucks lack the… more»
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Forest Find! 1968 Pontiac GTO Project
‘ No enthusiast ever said “You had me at ‘missing title’,” but this seemingly unwrecked 1968 Pontiac GTO might justify the diligence of establishing legitimate ownership. Thanks to reader Pete for spotting this back-woods beauty located near Morganton, North… more»
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Fauxrrari! McBurnie Replica Ferrari 250 GTO
Auto enthusiasts associate the phrase “McBurnie replica Ferrari” with the Corvette-based Ferrari Daytona replica used on the 1980s super-series Miami Vice. McBurnie Coachcraft also produced a Datsun / Nissan Z-based Ferrari 250 GTO replica. This example resides in Wheat… more»
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Rolled Thunder! 1962 Ford Galaxie Tri-Power
Upon first impression, younger readers may see this Ford as a gussied-up family coupe from the early ’60s. However, by 1962 (and before the 1964 Thunderbolt), the Galaxie was Ford’s big stick in the world of drag-racing. This 1962… more»
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1924 Packard Single Eight – Stored since 1962!
Many 1920s Packards render enthusiasts stunned and mute as effectively as a Star Trek Phaser, either with their stately elegance or (in this case) their sense of history. Two-door sedans appear rarely; indeed the seller claims this one alone… more»
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Time Capsule! 1970 Dodge Polara Survivor
The 1969 to 1973 Chrysler “C” Body includes at least three personal favorites: the hidden-headlight Plymouth Sport Fury and Chrysler 300 coupes, and the Chrysler Imperial sedans. However this 1970 Dodge Polara makes a sharp contender as well, with… more»
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The Last Dinosaur! 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
One morning, eons ago, the last dinosaur woke up, feeling queasy, nibbled on some tender vegetation, gasped, and keeled over with a tectonic thud. Similarly the Chevrolet and Buick full-size wagons, last of the V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive wagons that defined… more»
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True Barn Find! 1955 Packard Patrician
Packard leveraged an attractive redesign and exciting new technology for 1955. Thanks to Matt P. for spotting this 1955 Packard Patrician located in Cream Ridge, New Jersey and listed here on Central New Jersey craigslist.org. Last inspected in 1999,… more»
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Not a Lincoln! 1957 Continental Mark II Project
Considering Ford’s Continental Division sold a mere 1325 and 444 of these elegant Continental Mark IIs in 1956 and 1957 (respectively), it’s amazing how often they turn up for sale. Or is it? These extravagant and beautifully-styled masterpieces have… more»
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Henry Kaiser’s Stretched 1960 Willys Wagon
Sometime in the early 1990s I attended the International Car Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and witnessed the somewhat-revolutionary Chevrolet S10 Blazer four-door. That’s right: a small four-wheel-drive truck with four-doors, just like a sedan or a wagon. Meanwhile Jeep… more»
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Ohio Rustacuda! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Project
Often the cry of “Too far gone!” comes from the man or woman with a perfect car in their garage. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda located in Bainbridge, Ohio has been parked since 1984, perhaps behind a garage or barn,… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Impala SS – Parked in 1993!
After production of Chevrolet’s mighty “409” ended in early 1965, the Mark IV big block took over. This 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS or “Super Sport” retains its original numbers-matching Mark IV 396. Last driven in 1993, this Dallas, Texas… more»
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Empty the Barn! Queen Creek, AZ Estate Sale
Estate sales accomplish a sometimes daunting task: letting go of a loved one’s lifetime accumulation of vehicles, tools, and unfinished projects. At the same time they tell a story about the late owner, and present an opportunity for his… more»
