If you are like me, you just can’t help but wonder what is in those barns, sheds, and warehouses you see when traveling through rural areas. My rabid mind conjures up dusty Duesenbergs, lost Shelby Cobras, and abandoned big… more»
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Greenhouse Effect: Big Block 1969 Camaro
Like some low rent home science experiment gone totally awry, covering this car with a tarp during storage was a really bad idea. Tarps hold in moisture, plastic ones more so than canvas, and they create a greenhouse effect… more»
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Love Is Blind: 1930 Ford Blind Back
It is hard not to fall in love with Model A Fords. Every model, from the two door sedans to the phaetons, are well proportioned, attractive, and as American as flappers and Prohibition. For car lovers, they represent one… more»
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375 Horsepower Barn Find: 1968 Camaro SS 396
Update 10/18/17 – I’ve heard from the seller and they sent over photos to verify that this Camaro is in fact an L78 SS 396! They also clarified what the switch on the shifter is and it is a line… more»
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Solid Axle Apology: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
I have to admit that I make mistakes from time to time. Yes, it is true. Not lying one bit. One of my latest bonehead moves was calling a C1 Corvette (1953-1962) a straight axle Corvette in a story. … more»
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Banana With No Spots: 1969 Mercury Montego MX
I am not sure why we are seeing so many nice cars lately. Perhaps winter is coming, and a number of people are selling so they can purchase a new project to keep them in the garage and away… more»
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High Build Primer Build: 1940 Ford Coupe
It really is amazing what we can do with antique cars today. Parts to completely rebuild many of the most popular cars of the past are being sold by numerous companies. Craftsmen can duplicate almost any part, be it… more»
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Looking For Marshall Lucky: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
In the cult classic movie Used Cars, one of the scenes centers around an illegal commercial being filmed for the struggling car lot in the movie. Superstitious salesman Jeff, dressed as an old west era U.S. Marshall named Marshall… more»
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Conflict Of Interest: 1965 Buick Hearse or Ambulance
We are spoiled by the professional and prompt response we receive when someone dials 9-1-1. Fire services usually arrive first to gain control of the situation. Soon thereafter, an ambulance with two well educated paramedics arrives to stabilize the… more»
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Canadian Farm Fresh: 1950 Mercury Truck
If you didn’t know already, there are two brothers that roam the mountains and plains of Canada looking for old Ford and Mercury trucks. They purchase these relics and get them repatriated back to the good old US of… more»
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Vintage Vette Custom: 1969 Corvette Convertible
In the seventies, custom cars were all the rage. Hot Rod Magazine was in its prime, George Barris was a legitimate celebrity, and the World of Wheels coming to your town was like having a second Christmas. Of all… more»
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Four Door Time Capsule: 1963 Chevrolet Nova
In the hierarchy of collectible cars, four doors are the Rodney Dangerfield of vehicles. No respect at all. That is sad, because four doors are still sensible transportation for families entering the hobby. There are a lot of kids… more»
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Ready For Harvest: 1946 International Harvester
It really is a shame that hobbyists don’t seem to take advantage of the bargains that are out there in vintage medium and heavy duty trucks. To be honest, trucks deemed heavy duty back then probably wouldn’t even be… more»
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Last Gasp For Performance: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 455
For many addicted to muscle cars, the seventies were shaping up to be the worst kind of withdrawal. Horsepower had become a dirty word, insurance companies were becoming hostile to customers with certain cars, and safety mandates were… more»
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Rugged Good Looks: 1940 Ford Pickup
If you read my write-ups, then you know I really like prewar Fords, both the cars and the trucks. Given the choice, my first instinct is to keep them as original as possible. Safety modifications, such as 12 volt… more»
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Pretty As A Picture: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
Are you sitting down? Good. You will need to be when you hear this. The seller of this car has put it on the market because his wife wants him to buy a four door. Evidently his wife doesn’t… more»
