In America, we live under the illusion that we have choices. Oh sure, you can find 87 different kinds of barbecue sauce at Wal-Mart. However, you can’t walk into the local Buick showroom and ride out with a good… more»
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What’s Under the Tarp? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
When driving unfamiliar roads, do you find yourself looking around for interesting cars in and around homes? Maybe a glance into a sideyard reveals an old car rotting in the sun. Or is there something car-shaped under a tarp… more»
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Refreshed at 37,400 Miles: 1989 Lotus Esprit
Lotus cars have always had a reputation for being cantankerous. Sublime handling and build quality issues are the yin and yang of the Lotus experience. It was no different for the father of the seller of this 1989 Lotus… more»
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What Happens When You Are Gone? 1952 Jaguar XK120
While you may love a particular car and are willing to spend untold amounts of time and money on making it perfect, the sad truth is that the darkness is creeping up on you even as you read this. … more»
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Road Trip or Restore It? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Say you woke up tomorrow with an original, but somewhat rough, 1962 Corvette in your garage. It runs and it is presentable, but definitely could use some refurbishment. What would you do with it? That is the question for… more»
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Exceedingly Fast and Rare: 1968 Excalibur SS Roadster
In the heady days of the mid-1960s, the automotive market was filling up with all manner of unique vehicles. One of the most interesting was a V-8-powered roadster created by famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens. While later versions of… more»
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4,589 Mile 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Spring cleaning must be in session in garages all over America. Just this past week, we featured a handful of automobiles that had indeed spent decades hidden in garages. The skies seem to be raining well-preserved automobiles. However, none… more»
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10,299 Mile Time Capsule: 1978 Chrysler Newport Coupe
Through both mismanagement and misreading the marketplace, Chrysler found itself on the ropes in the late seventies. While the public was looking for vehicles that were more fuel efficient due to turmoil in the Middle East and at the… more»
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Proper British Motoring: 1958 Morgan 4/4 Series Two
If you pay attention to any of the chatter on websites that discuss automobiles, one of the biggest complaints is that cars all look the same now. While a lot of that is due to draconian fuel mileage standards,… more»
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Never Paint Over Rust: 1956 Ford F-100
According to the internet, an arch nemesis is the constant foil who is always out to thwart our hero. Batman had the Joker. Superman had Lex Luthor. He-Man had Skeletor. For us car enthusiasts, our arch nemesis is rust. … more»
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Miami Vice Meets Ecklers: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
In America, our culture has often been driven by media. In 1984, a television show called “Miami Vice” debuted on NBC. Over the five-year run of the series the show set trends that still resonate with us. One of… more»
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Detailed Restoration to NCRS Standards: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Restored is a word that gets thrown around a lot in the collector car community, but the definition of the word varies depending on who you ask. Some think new paint and interior means restored, while others think it… more»
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Refresh or Refurbish: 1936 Ford Pickup Hot Rod
In the yin and yang of the automotive world, the salad days of old car restoration of the sixties through the eighties were met with an equal and opposing force in the form of hot rodding. Thousands of old… more»
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Classic Tow Rig: 1970 International 1200
Ever watched the show CHiPs on television? The original series ran from 1977-1983 and always included numerous scenes from Southern California back in the day. While it can sometimes be cheesy, the series is great entertainment now if you… more»
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Desert Baked Business Coupe: 1936 Plymouth Coupe
For those of you who have been faithful readers for a while, I am again getting back up on my soapbox concerning prewar Mopar coupes. I believe that these overbuilt but handsome coupes are one of the best choices… more»
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V-8 60 Equipped from the Factory: 1938 Ford 3/4 ton
While we tend to view trucks as transportation first and tools second, before World War II it was the other way around. Trucks were spartan, utilitarian, and built primarily for hard work. Thus, good survivors are hard to find. … more»
