When it came to custom Corvettes in the seventies, you had two options: all show or all go. Usually, it was all show. The independent rear Corvette wasn’t the straight line racer’s first choice. The custom car craze was… more»
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Diamond In The Snow: 1937 Ford Pickup
Chances are that when this tale finds you, the latest snowmageddon will be working its way across our great land. While most of us will be snuggled up in our jammies and abusing the internet, there will always be… more»
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Hexed Hauler: 1952 Ford F3 Pickup
Ever have a project that just seemed like it had a hex on it? Well, the seller of this 1952 Ford F3 pickup, found for us on craigslist in Danvers, Massachusetts by reader AMXBrian, has tried to get this… more»
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Fork In The Road: 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor
Once upon a time, a poet once threw some words together about encountering a fork in the road. As the lines between hot rods and restored cars becomes somewhat blurred these days, anyone taking on a new project these… more»
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Battered Barn Find: 1934 Ford Five Window Coupe
For such a practical company, Ford certainly found a way to produce some of the most beautiful cars of the prewar era. Even after these Fords ended up on the back row of used car lots, many were re-imagined… more»
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Great Starter Classic: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
If you have attended a car show lately, it is obvious that there are a lot more people looking at cars then there are people showing cars. It is imperative that we get more people behind the wheel of… more»
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Buried In The Garage: 1950 Ford F1 Pickup
If you are a car buff of any note, then you are aware that last week was auction week in Arizona. From the spectacle that is Barrett-Jackson to the myriad of lower level auctions also held that week, a… more»
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Battling Hershey Mud: 1978 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
In a few previous stories, I have written about my grandparents and their Cadillacs. Earlier this week, I wrote about their 1973 Coupe deVille and a number of people wanted me to continue the tale. I will, but this… more»
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See The USA Part Two: 1940 Plymouth Coupe
If you read my previous story, See The USA Part One: 1935 Plymouth, then you are aware of my goofy idea to purchase a prewar coupe, complete some period modifications, and head off across America. Given that my bank… more»
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Stored Since The 70s: 1935 Plymouth Coupe
Nobody is better at perusing classified ads for cars and dreaming up ways to squander what little money I have to purchase them. To justify the (usually) imaginary purchase, I assign a certain role for each car to play. … more»
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My First Road Trip: 1973 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
A few weeks ago I wrote a story about a gorgeous 1950 Cadillac coupe and touched on how Cadillac had lost their way. Well, I guess Cadillac’s problems were worse than they appeared. An article appeared last Monday on… more»
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Solid $2,900 Project: 1947 Ford Flatbed
2019 may well end up being the year of antique and classic vehicle bargains. 2018 saw falling process in a number of areas to the point that some fear the future of the hobby is grim. Despite all of… more»
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Standard Of The World: 1950 Cadillac Club Coupe
I am sad to report that another Cadillac general manager has been released from his duties and the brand is, yet again, adrift in the marketplace. For decades, Cadillac’s slogan was “Standard of the World.” That may seem like… more»
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Funny Face: 1941 Ford Tudor Sedan
While the 1940 Ford was a home run styling wise, the 1941 model was still a good looking car. The problem is that it has always lived in the ’40’s shadow. That is a shame, because there were a… more»
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The Butcher’s Hot Rod: 1938 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup
Sadly, a lot of older cars for sale on the internet are the victims of well-intentioned butchers. Yes, I said butchers. Nothing about hot rodding a car is easy despite what you see on the TV and the internet. … more»
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Falling From The Sky: 1939 Crosley Convertible
One of the best lines in the epic movie “The Three Amigos” was El Guapo’s exasperated cry, “Are gringos falling from the sky?” Well, it certainly seems we have found an automotive equivalent. The classic car market has been,… more»
