It is no secret that early Porsche prices have reached the stratosphere. 356s and 911s are selling in the six digits with regularity. What about the four-cylinder 912s? Have prices for pristine lesser Porsches also pushed past the plateau… more»
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79K Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
While large, truck-based SUVs have moved upmarket into luxury territory in today’s marketplace, there was a time when they were considered to be a job site-rated truck that pull double duty as a family hauler. Chevrolet’s “Square Body” Suburbans… more»
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Vintage Race Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Junior Johnson is frequently cited as the fellow who said that if you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a large one. Big-time racing has always been a money thing. Thanks to the power of… more»
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The Rising Cost of Split Windows: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Deciding to do a frame-off restoration of a vintage Corvette is a very expensive proposition. This is even more expensive when you farm the work out or drop the whole car off on the doorstep of a professional restorer. … more»
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Big Block, Wrong Numbers: 1969 Corvette Convertible
In the Corvette world, numbers are everything. Nearly every part on Corvettes has a number stamped on it that corresponds to a particular production date. Corvette experts determine the value of vintage Corvettes based on the condition and the… more»
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Mid-Engine Project Car: 1975 Porsche 914
The automotive industry is ruled by trends. Right now, SUVs and electric vehicles seem to be the trends that the market is following. In the seventies, small, relatively inexpensive two-seat sports cars were very popular. Most were British in… more»
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Milestone Car: 1935 Chrysler Airflow Coupe
The history of the automobile is littered with cars that were revolutionary for their time. However, no vehicle was more of a game changer than Chrysler’s Airflow. Introduced in 1934, these radical vehicles broke new ground in the areas… more»
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On The Warpath: 1941 Indian 741 Military
While Harley-Davidson reigns supreme as America’s motorcycle company, the Indian Motorcycle Company always managed to hang in there and come back again and again like Rocky Balboa. What is it about the fabled Indian motorcycle that Americans love so… more»
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A Worthy Project: 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
In one of the mysteries of life, Model A Ford prices are on the rise. This is in almost direct contrast to the rest of the prewar herd. Why is that? Perhaps the simple, elegant simplicity that made the… more»
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Please Finish This Hot Rod: 1934 Ford Coupe
Many consider American hot rods to be an art form of sorts. Art museums have made a lot of money displaying carefully curated exhibitions of the most beautiful among these vehicles. One of the most popular canvases for this… more»
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Entombed Since 2001: 1949 Oldsmobile Fastback
Imagine the excitement and anticipation that archaeologists experienced when opening King Tut’s tomb. Car lovers kind of experience the same feelings, both good and bad. Picture yourself charged with the task of clearing out a relative’s estate. You open… more»
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Henry Ford Helps Win WWII: 1943 Ford GPW
“Amateurs study tactics. Professionals study logistics.” General Omar Bradley is most often attributed with that quote, but it is a maxim that has been true for centuries. Even the most hardened military force needs food, transportation, and weapons of… more»
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Elvis’s Last Harley: 1976 Harley-Davidson FLH
When it comes to celebrities, there was probably none larger in stature than Elvis Aaron Presley. Born into bone-crushing poverty in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis went on to become one of the most famous individuals in American history. That fame… more»
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Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2
The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles. It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate. One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars. While… more»
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48K Mile 1970s Time Machine: 1974 Ford Maverick
Every day I am faced with reminders that I am getting old when I write up cars that were everyday transportation when I was a kid. However, looking back I can see that some of these cars were wrong… more»
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Everything Included: 1979 Chevrolet Dually Dual Cab
Sometimes, wretched excess is just what you need. In the seventies and eighties, Chevrolet truck buyers could purchase a four-door, long-bed, dual-wheel truck with either a large gasoline or diesel engine in any trim level they liked. Whether the… more»
