As wonderful as it was for its time, the Model T was no beauty queen. By the time the last of these landmark cars were rolling off the assembly lines in late May, 1927, it was obvious to even… more»
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1966 Good Humor Truck Survivor!
Nothing makes kids pour out of a neighborhood in zombie-like fashion than an ice cream truck. Where I grew up, all the ice cream trucks were old decrepit step vans or former U.S. Post Office vehicles that had seen… more»
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Options Are Everything: 1973 Corvette 454 Convertible
Options are everything when considering a vintage Corvette. The difference between a base engine car with an automatic and little else and either a fully optioned or ordered for competition car is considerable. Sadly, as the seventies wore on,… more»
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From Duckling To Swan: 1941 Ford Club Coupe
In the eyes of prewar V-8 Ford collectors, 1932 and 1940 are the most desirable years. The classic looks of each of those models tend to eclipse others in popularity. While nearly all years have their attributes, 1941 Fords… more»
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Tales From The Crypt: 1927 Durant Star
Most people have never heard of Billy Durant. His influence in the automobile industry, however, is still with us today. Durant was the man who founded General Motors, and designed the brand system that the company uses today. Unfortunately,… more»
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The Pickups VW Should Remake: 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup
Much was written this week about Volkswagen’s possible return to the American truck market with the New York auto show premiere of the Atlas Tanoak. Built on the Atlas SUV chassis, this highly advanced concept uses a version of… more»
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A Gentleman’s Nash: 1953 Nash Healey Le Mans Coupe
When you think of Nash, the image of bathtub shaped cars come to mind. As one of the independent manufacturers who were always struggling with the “Big 3” for market share, Nash had to be on the lookout for… more»
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Crazy To Pass It Up: 1994 Dodge Viper
The days of unearthing a Shelby Cobra with a bargain price are pretty much gone. The latest dusty barn find Cobra discovery sold at the Gooding Amelia Island Auction this month for a cool $1,045,000. Not exactly pocket change. … more»
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Speaking In Codes: 1965 Ford Mustang
When talking about early Mustangs, the subject of codes invariably comes up. Ford, and many other manufacturers at that time, would affix a data plate to their cars. This plate was stamped with codes that told you how a… more»
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Skill Level Five Times Two: 1965 Mustang Fastback Combo Deal
Did you ever build one of those Estes model rockets when you were a kid? Each one had a skill level printed prominently on the package. A Mosquito, which was basically a rocket motor in a tube with a… more»
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A Distinctive Daily Driver: 1969 Chevrolet C10
If you have shopped for a late model used truck lately, then you probably have come away disillusioned with the experience. A good, low mileage truck is difficult to find, and the price of ones that are a few… more»
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Don’t Call Me Shorty: 1966 Chevy II Drag Car
Drag racers are always looking for an edge. Larger motors, trick parts, better tires, and the list goes on and on. During the sixties, factory backed teams played around with acid dipping bodies to make them lighter. Less weight… more»
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Legend Looking For A Caretaker: 1924 Ford Model T Fordor
As automotive technology continues to amaze us today, we sometimes forget about the cars of yesterday that got us here. In the early days of motoring, there were dozens of different automobile manufacturers spread across the country. Each one… more»
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Godzilla Tough: 1985 Mitsubishi Diesel Jeep
Like Coca Cola, Corvettes, and Oreo cookies, Jeeps are a uniquely American product. Born just before we entered World War II, the legendary all terrain vehicle emerged from the fires of war to become a plaything for Americans obsessed… more»
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When Only Speed Mattered: 1965 Plymouth Belvedere
It must have been rough to be a cop back in the 1960s. Street racing had become the second national pastime, and nearly everyone partaking of that pastime had more horsepower under the hood than your standard police car. … more»
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Big Kid’s Toy: 1940 Dodge Wrecker
If you spend any time surfing craigslist for your next hole to throw money down, you’ve undoubtedly seen that big trucks are becoming popular. With increased numbers of them being offered at prices that are temptingly low, medium and… more»
