For the younger readers among us, this is another reminder that we older folks had a much more awesome childhood than you did. This time, we will rub your noses in the fact that we had absolutely awesome TV… more»
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Low Mileage and Pristine: 1989 Beretta GTU
In the late eighties, Chevy was producing more than a few really attractive cars. Obviously, the Corvette and Camaro were stunningly well designed, but these good looks trickled down to more pedestrian models. That translated into what GM loves… more»
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High Quality, High Mileage: 1984 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel
In the late seventies and early eighties, automakers were experimenting with diesel engines. Some of these experiments were a huge waste of time, money, and customer loyalty. Others managed to nearly perfect the engines, only to find that customers… more»
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T-Bucket Time Capsule: 1921 Ford Model T Hot Rod
Hot rod builders by definition build something new with old parts. One of the most common hot rods built was what came to be known as the T-Bucket. Built with a Ford Model T roadster body, everything else… more»
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Forward Thinking, Rearward Facing: 1982 Subaru Brat
Everything is cyclical in the automotive world. Notice that automakers are again building small, car-based trucks. These vehicles became popular with the introduction of the Ranchero and the El Camino in the fifties. This market rose and fell over… more»
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Well Built Kit Car: 1929 Gazelle
Once we were a nation of builders. Long before the internet was around, and when cable TV consisted of twelve channels, people actually went out to their garages and built things. One of the more popular pastimes for such… more»
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Original Year End Special: 1980 Chevrolet C-10 Bonanza
One of the most popular collectible segments is pickup trucks. Of those, the Chevrolet and GMC “Square Bodies” seem to have exploded in popularity over the last few years. The interesting part of all of this is that there… more»
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Best London to Brighton Car Ever: 1902 Sterand Locomotive Car
Somehow, Barn Finds ends up profiling some of the more unusual cars on the collectible market. Perhaps it is because we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Often, these strange cars are built to promote a business or imitate another… more»
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Beauty May Be Skin Deep: 1969 Corvette Convertible
There are few cars on the road that are better looking than a chrome bumper C3 Corvette. These gorgeous sports cars are also accelerating in value and are one of the hottest segments of the collectible Corvette market. If… more»
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Lots of Miles to Go: 1970 Volvo 1800E
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»
