There are few automobiles more stunningly shaped than early C3 Corvettes. Drawing heavily from the Mako Shark II show car’s styling, chrome bumper third generation Corvettes are at once beautiful and muscular. Adding to the good looks of these… more»
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Meant For A Metalworking Michelangelo: 1941 Willys Coupe
Look at any old school drag racing pictures and you are likely to see a few prewar Willys coupes. Compact, lightweight, and good looking, these cars were tailor made for drag racing. When the supply of original cars dried… more»
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Big Block Hauler: 1970 El Camino SS
Unfortunately for all of us who might like to purchase one, car based pickup trucks have gone the way of the ivory billed woodpecker here in America. While “utes” are insanely popular in Australia, these versatile vehicles effectively died… more»
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29,999 Original Miles: 1940 Ford Standard Coupe
The amazing thing about the old car market is that great cars pop up all the time. Just when you think all the solid, rust free cars in desirable body styles have evaporated, up pops a fantastic ride. Take… more»
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Compromises and Financial Sacrifice: 1964 Porsche 356C
By any measure, Porsche 356s are iconic cars. Their evolution, from the first roadsters in 1948 to their eventual replacement by the 911 in 1965, spanned seventeen years of continual refinement. As Porsche is known for being a company… more»
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Bargains Are Still Out There: 1969 Corvette
Why is it that every time I am broke (all the time) and/or already waist deep in a project, a great car comes along for a bargain price? 1968-1972 Corvette Stingrays are some of the most beautiful cars on… more»
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Learning To Love Brown: 1979 Camaro
It never ceases to amaze me when great cars miraculously appear in the want ads decades after they were produced. Most cars are used up by their tenth birthday, and are in the scrapyards soon after. Location also plays… more»
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The Price Of Plain Originality: 1965 Mustang Coupe
We have all heard the overused statement that a car is original only once. This is usually followed by a verbal overview of why this originality should translate into a higher price. Take for example this 1965 Ford Mustang… more»
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Possible Start Of Another Bubble: 1958 Corvette
It is interesting to see how the collector car market will almost instantaneously create incredible demand for certain cars. Take for example the Porsche 911 market. A few years ago, early 911s were admired but not treasured. Prices reflected… more»
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Slow Sales Stunner: 1980 Dodge Mirada
In 1980, personal luxury coupes were one of the major breadwinners in every manufacturer’s portfolio. Of those manufacturers, the Chrysler Corporation needed loads of that bread to survive. Teetering towards bankruptcy, the company had a lot riding on the… more»
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Nifty Fifty Barn Find: 1950 Ford Convertible
One of the problems facing collectors is the ever-increasing costs of restoration. To completely renovate a vehicle, even if you do the majority of the work yourself, plan on spending many thousands of dollars. Often, the price at completion… more»
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Beauty In The Eye Of The Beholder: 1966 Corvette
At one time, almost every Corvette is a used car. Used cars often don’t get the treatment they deserve. Many used Corvettes in the sixties and seventies also suffered through owners who customized them. Some of these attempts were… more»
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Enough To Start With: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
If you are like me, then Camaros are always on your short list of cars to own before you die. The problem is that if Camaro prices keep going up, we will all need to work until we are… more»
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Making A Small Fortune: 1965 Chevelle
Junior Johnson had a way with words. When someone asked about the costs of racing, Johnson found a way to sum it up by saying “The best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with… more»
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All American Original: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Coupe
With July 4 rapidly approaching, we will soon be inundated with references to all things America. Hot dogs, apple pie, baseball, fireworks, and all that. For car buffs, there are a few vehicles that we can attach an unabashedly… more»
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Cannonball Tribute Car: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Brock Yates was nothing if not rebellious. This character trait lead him to create the greatest outlaw road race ever in response to the malaise era of gas lines, fuel economy and safety Nazis. The Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial… more»
