Since it is the month that ends with All Hallow’s Eve, I wanted to give you a glimpse of a story so horrible that you will wonder how God could be so cruel. Our story begins with a little… more»
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15,000 Mile Work Truck: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
While it is not uncommon to find a car with low mileage, finding a truck with low mileage is a pretty rare event. While I expect that future collectors will find a number of 1990 and later trucks with… more»
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Wife Says Go, Kitty Says No: 1951 MGTD
OK. Sit down and take a look at this scary scenario. A guy buys a classic car without first running it by the significant other, then he gets the cold shoulder for a while. Usually it will blow over,… more»
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From A To Barn Find: 1930 Model A Ford
Here at Barn Finds, we love Model A Fords. They are plentiful, simple to work on, easy to get parts for, every model looks good, and they are about the oldest vehicle commonly found that you can drive in… more»
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Have It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
It is often lamented on these pages that cars became less desirable as the seventies wore on. Emissions controls and ever evolving safety standards went a long way towards moving Detroit from the Steppenwolf style, fire breathing, horsepower laden… more»
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1,400 Miles From New: 1976 MGB
In times long past, British car manufacturers had a presence in the United States. While they never challenged Detroit for dominance of the market, they did a good job of filling niches in the market that Detroit likely found… more»
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Junkman’s Itch: 1952 Ford F-3 Pickup
In one of the funniest episodes of the sitcom Sanford and Son, Grady is taking care of Lamont while Fred is out of town (The real story was that Redd Foxx was “on strike” for a higher paycheck.). While… more»
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Big Beauty: 1940 Ford One Ton Pickup
I have to admit that I am a big fan of old trucks. Furthermore, I think that anyone serious about restoring their own vehicles should begin with a truck. Their usefulness, simplicity, and rugged parts all make that first… more»
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When Indy Pace Cars Mattered: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car
For many of us, watching the annual Indianapolis 500 has been a ritual. As the race grew in popularity from its inception, more and more people took time out of their lives to listen to, watch on television, and,… more»
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Win On Sunday, Sell On Monday: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. That has always been the justification for automakers to enter the rough and tumble world of racing. Everyone loves a winner, and the free advertising generated by a big win almost always paid… more»
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: 1971 Corvette Convertible
Before we go any further, I would like to publicly praise the seller of this car. When dealing with sellers, a lot of them will either provide pictures taken with a potato, photograph the car after hosing it down… more»
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Orville Redenbacher’s Ride: 1931 Ford Popcorn Wagon
Last week, I regaled you with the description of a Good Humor ice cream truck that was down on its luck, but full of potential. This week, I have something simpler to help you make a small fortune in… more»
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Unrestored or Previously Restored: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
I have to admit it. I am, at times, not a good classic car owner. Often, when life is in the way, I will leave my cars unattended for months at a time. When I find my way back,… more»
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A Southern Boy’s Dream: 2011 Wood Brothers Ford Fusion
Use your best Bill Murray/Carl Spackler the Groundskeeper voice to read this one out loud to yourself: “What an incredible Cinderella story. This unknown, comes out of nowhere to lead the pack at Daytona. He’s on his final lap. … more»
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On Life Number Eight: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7
When you start a project, it is ideal to begin with the most rust free car you can find. Rust repair isn’t easy or cheap, and repairing severe rust on unibody cars takes skill and specialized tools. Ideally, you… more»
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Guaranteed To Satisfy: 1971 Ford F-100 Ice Cream Truck
Who doesn’t love ice cream? I know I do, and I also know that the weather is often pretty warm at a lot of car shows and cruise ins. It is also common to discover that there are no… more»
