Any collectible automobile can be a hole to throw money down. However, some vehicles carry us beyond the breaking point. Take this 1978 Corvette for sale on Craigslist in lovely Lecanto, Florida. After spending copious amounts of time and… more»
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Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar
Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of. For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»
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Original 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
The seventies were a difficult time for domestic automobile manufacturers. These once giants of industry were constantly hit with challenges such as multiple fuel crises, government regulations, and tough financial times. Many times they zigged when they should have… more»
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Survivor 4-Speed: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
Camaro is a name that looms large among American muscle car lovers. Ever since 1967, Chevrolet has battled with fans over what the Camaro should be, or even if it is to be at all. In the early eighties,… more»
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Alameda Barn Find: 1926 Pierce-Arrow Series 80 Sedan
One thrill of working for or reading Barn Finds is that, once in a while, you see a remarkable car pop up out of nowhere and wonder how it managed to stay hidden so long. You would think all… more»
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Stored Since Cold War: 1947 Chrysler Windsor Coupe
Chrysler products built from 1946 through 1948 are never going to win any beauty contests with the possible exception of the Town and Country wood bodied models. However, if there were an award for the best value in the… more»
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The Best Seventies Car? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
It seems that almost all of us have our prejudices over seventies cars. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a better car from that decade than a Camaro Z-28. From the gorgeous split bumper early models to the… more»
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Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan
Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while. The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»
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Possible 35K Mile Car: 1948 Nash 600 Brougham Deluxe Coupe
While most collectors have their eyes set on older models from the “Big Three” automakers, there are a lot of great bargains out there from lesser-known companies. While names like Kaiser, Crosley, Studebaker, and Nash have become footnotes in… more»
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Fake Top and Rolls Grille: 1985 Cadillac Seville
As a child of the seventies and eighties, I look back upon that era with great nostalgia. While we live in one of the greatest times in history for automobiles, those who lived through the previous decades can attest… more»
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Are Prices Crashing? 1939 Lincoln Victoria by Brunn
While the crushing forces of inflation are steadily robbing our pockets of buying power, some segments of the classic car market are experiencing the opposite force of deflation. Like a black hole, the value of vehicles in these segments… more»
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May Be Great: 1971 MGB Roadster Barn Find
If you are a Barn Finds reader, you surely have learned a lot about MGBs by perusing these pages. Even those who are not enthusiasts of the marque know that these popular sports cars have but one mortal enemy:… more»
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Kei With a British Accent: 1960 Ford Thames Freighter
One of the hottest sub-segments of the collector car hobby is Kei trucks. These tiny trucks and vans, usually from Japan, are illegal to import when new but can be brought here once they reach 25 years after production… more»
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Could It Be Rust Free? 1971 Jensen Interceptor
Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness Monster, and the theory of Atlantis? If you believe in any of those, then I have something for… more»
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Bargain Flathead Find: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Have you ever heard the idiom “salad days?” It has its roots in Shakespeare’s play Anthony and Cleopatra, and it generally means one’s heyday. If you are a Flathead Ford fan, we may be experiencing those salad days. Prices… more»
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Clean Cat With 17,200 Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar
As the cars of the eighties fall under the ever-watchful gaze of collectors, it is hard to find original cars in mint condition. While the occasional Corvette, Mustang, 0r Camaro has emerged from its tomb with a handful of… more»
