We have all had the dream. We discover a 427 Cobra sitting in a decrepit barn somewhere in our travels. After shelling out $1,000 for it and taking it home, all it needs is a car wash and a… more»
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Smokey and the Bandit III: 1982 Pontiac Trans Am
Everyone knows Smokey and the Bandit is the best car movie ever. This is an indisputable fact. Unfortunately, two sequels were made. While Smokey and the Bandit II wasn’t too bad, Smokey and the Bandit III was pretty awful. … more»
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Still Gorgeous: 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan
Automobile design is a fickle thing. Some designs become instant classics, while others flop entirely. Ford had a long string of styling winners. Part of the reason was Edsel Ford’s eye for design and his good sense to hire… more»
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The Consequences Of Poor Storage: 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton
One of the horrors of this job is seeing how poor storage choices can accelerate the erosion of an otherwise restorable automobile. A perfect example would be this 1940 Buick Special Sport Phaeton for sale on eBay out of… more»
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Absolutely Almost All Original: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Many times we see a claim that a car is all original, but closer inspection reveals that “original” is an abused word. For the sake of argument in this write-up, let’s set the definition as a car with nearly… more»
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I Want To Believe! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette With 9k Miles
Trust, but verify. That’s a phrase that every car enthusiast should live by when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. As we all know, sellers sometimes embellish or flat out makeup stories about cars that they are trying to… more»
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Prewar Passenger Pigeon: 1934 Hupmobile Aero-Dynamic
From the beginning of automobile production in America to the end of World War II, an amazing number of manufacturers entered and left the market. From simple cycle cars to the many famous luxury vehicle manufacturers, consumers had a… more»
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Dusty Diamond Barn Find: 1928 Model A Tudor
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»
