In the old days, a car with 100,000 miles was universally considered to be worn out. Someone else could deal with the maintenance from that point on, as it was time to trade in. Well, at least until Volvo… more»
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Form Follows Function: 1974 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman is someone you should be familiar with. His singular focus on weight savings and efficiency set the stage for what Lotus automobiles would be and still is today. However, that singular focus sometimes made him and the… more»
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Crimson and Cream Cowboy Cadillac: 1988 Chevrolet C30 Dually
My grandfather used to say that there was no substitute for cubic inches. As someone who occasionally tows a travel trailer, I would agree with that and add that the weight of a tow vehicle matters. It also doesn’t… more»
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Rarer Than Hen’s Teeth: 1937 and 1938 Ford Phaetons
Just like in the rise of man, there have been a number of evolutionary dead ends in automotive body styles. One of those is the phaeton. Phaetons were open four-door vehicles that used side curtains instead of roll-up windows. … more»
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Detailer Gonna Charge Extra: 1991 Cadillac Allante
The Cadillac brand was losing its “Standard of the World” status by the beginning of the early eighties. Luxury car buyers were looking to Europe for impressive, fast vehicles, and Cadillac was working on a new reputation as a… more»
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Craigslist Find: 1928 Packard Convertible Coupe
Packard’s long time slogan was “Ask the man who owns one.” Well, we find ourselves in a very strange world in the year of 2023 where unthinkable incidents are now commonplace. To ask the man who owns this Packard… more»
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New Jersey Time Machine: 1981 Delorean DMC-12
Nearly all people agree that John Z. DeLorean had the best of intentions when he left General Motors to start his own automobile company. However, millions of dollars and a felony charge later, the company he founded collapsed amid… more»
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Taking a Vow of Poverty: British Car Collection For Sale
We have all heard that those who wish to enter certain religious orders must first take a vow of poverty in order to show their dedication. That commitment obviously separates out those who are not truly serious about their… more»
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Cheap Chrome Bumper: 1971 Corvette Coupe
In Greek mythology, the Sirens were half bird, half woman creatures that lured sailors into danger by the sweet, beautiful sound of their song. Looking at this gorgeous, but worn Brands Hatch Green 1971 Corvette for sale on craigslist… more»
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Two Bikes and Free Trailer: Honda 90 and Kawasaki 250
Everyone loves getting something for free. Free is nice, but what if I were to tell you that the core of the deal is even sweeter. Take a look at this vintage motorcycle and trailer combination for sale on… more»
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Former Forestry Truck: 1968 Dodge D200 Power Wagon
While Dodge was a distant third in sales for all of the sixties, they were very good at making trucks that could handle heavy duty work. Take for example this 1968 Dodge D200 Power Wagon for sale on eBay… more»
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Selling for Insane Prices: 1970 Honda CT70
In the late sixties, kids were tough. How tough (ask in Rodney Dangerfield’s voice)? Parents bought their kids motorcycles for Christmas! That’s how tough! Now those little motorcycles are selling for the price of a good used Harley! If… more»
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Traditional Build: 1928 Ford Model A Roadster
A funny thing happened to hot rods in the past decade or so. Somehow, the trends slid away from Chip Foose and Boyd Coddington “billet” builds and returned to the traditional hot rod template that emerged before and after… more»
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Amazing 1945 Dodge WC-54 Ambulance
“Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.” This is a quote that, with a few changes here and there, that has been around for a long time and attributed to leaders such as Napoleon and Omar Bradley. In World War… more»
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10th Anniversary Screaming Chicken: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
GM had an interesting habit of making commemorative cars. From Indy 500 Camaros and Corvettes to anniversary cars, no moss grew on the marketing department. However, they often came up with cars that were quite attractive in their own… more»
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The Forever Car: 1973 Dodge Dart
While most folks aspire to have a new or different car every few years, there are a select few that are constantly looking for their “forever car.” This is a Grail-like quest for a vehicle that will last absolutely… more»
