For the first time since 1957, the 1960 Chevrolets were not all-new automobiles. Styling-wise, they were quite similar that the ‘59s, but with some of the excesses in body language toned down a bit. Instead of cat’s eye taillamps… more»
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Limited Production: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 (aka the 442) was a muscle car produced by the GM division between 1964 and 1987. Its last run as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle was in 1985-87 after Oldsmobile and Hurst had parted company following the 1983-84… more»
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Cars and Parts: Pair of 1973 Saab Sonetts
The Saab Sonett was a 2-seat sports car built by the Swedish automaker between 1966 and 1974. The last edition of the automobile was the Sonett III which was powered by a 1700-cc V4 engine supplied by Ford. From… more»
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Buried Alive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
With all sorts of competition joining the pony car field beginning in 1967, Ford treated its hugely popular Mustang to a mild restyle. The changes would accommodate larger engines under the hood and sales would approach a half-million units,… more»
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Needs Reassembly: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It’s hard to know what stalls restorations, especially when they’re in the home stretch, as this 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 clearly is. It’s ready for reassembly here on eBay in Independence, Oregon with a $36,000 bid and the… more»
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Former SWAT Unit: 1942 Chevrolet ESU
UPDATE 11/30/21 — The consensus among our readers is that the front clip of this vehicle came from an International from the 1950s. The seller says it’s a 1942 Chevrolet. ———————————- As best we can determine, ESU stands for… more»
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More Than 150 Cars! 2021 Lucky Fall Classic
Every year, Lucky Collector Car Auctions hosts an online auction for a variety of classic as well as more recent cars, trucks, motorcycles, other vehicles, and related memorabilia. This year, there are at least 150 cars and trucks on… more»
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Greatest Barn Find Ever: The World’s Largest Collection of British Automobiles
Many of us know the pain of having to make room for a new project by getting rid of an old one. It’s hard to part with a car, especially one in which you’ve invested time and effort; a… more»
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Jeeps, Cadillacs and More: 41 Cars and Trucks
Most car collectors tend to focus on a particular brand, period, or body type. But in the case of the Moizard couple out of Strathcona Country, Alberta, Canada, they have a little bit of everything here. This is a… more»
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Boneyard Find? Rare 1958 Indian Lance Mark II
There’s a weird and wonderful history of the “Indian” motorcycle including how that venerable brand intertwines with one of the true heroes of WWII, the “Flying Flea.” Huh? More on that below–our subject machine above retains its original Sahara… more»
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1954 Jaguar XK120 Coupe Project
The International Motor Show was an annual fete in Great Britain, held in the 30s at Earls Court, understandably interrupted for ten years between 1938 and 1948. The show was re-introduced and its first post-war show was announced for late… more»
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Immaculate 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe
Put down that doughnut and prepare yourself for a BIGGER treat: this incredible 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe is no barn find. On the contrary, this masterpiece of Chevrolet design by Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda is… more»
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Safety Orange Survivor: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
Malcolm Bricklin is a man with an unstoppable curiosity and verve for cars. Now 81, in his late twenties he founded a company to import a very little-known car to the United States from Fuji Heavy Industries—a thing called… more»
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One-Owner 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird for 1956 was more than a decade ahead of its time with its standard and optional safety features. As if this baby bird’s lines weren’t beautiful enough to become a sought-after classic, she’s had only one owner… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1993 Toyota 4X4 SR5 V6
When we think of Toyota pickups, this is the exact truck that comes to mind, graphics and all! The 4X4 SR5 is an icon, with a history of being incredibly durable and capable of going just about anywhere, while… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1959 Devin V12 Special
UPDATE – Upon request, the seller sent us a video of the car driving on the street! The V12 sounds fantastic and it appears to run nicely. It might look like it was built by a company like Ferrari… more»
