If I were to pick a favorite within Triumph’s “TR” range, the honor would fall to the TR6. The sharper styling compared to its predecessors and the wide steel wheels with deep trim rings provide a sense of purpose… more»
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Needs Rescuing: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There are few sights more depressing than seeing a classic muscle car left exposed to the elements. It is especially true when it is a Convertible version with no top to protect its interior and floors from all Mother… more»
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18k Original Miles: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
The original owner of this 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite drove the car regularly before placing it in storage when it was less than two years old. It remained in hibernation until recently, when the seller revived it, returned… more»
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Restore or Window Art? 1966 Piaggio APE
As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»
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Rear Section Only: Greenwood C3 Corvette Sport Wagon
For most Chevrolet Corvette enthusiasts, especially those who are fans of the C3 era cars, the name John Greenwood is probably a familiar one. John’s interest in the hobby seemed to be two-fold, as he loved to race Corvettes… more»
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Shasta Camper Van: 1979 Chevrolet G20
Shasta is one of those semi-household names that I’ve heard about for years. Known for its van conversions, the company still exists today as a manufacturer of camper trailers, the sort you pull behind a heavy-duty pickup truck. At… more»
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Vintage Trailer: 1965 Holiday Trav’ler
Trailers are incredibly versatile items, offering many possibilities worth considering. Hooking one up means an owner can head off on a spur-of-the-moment vacation wherever their heart desires, secure in the knowledge that their accommodation needs will be met. Parked… more»
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Ready for Resto: 1965 Volkswagen Split Window Van
In 1947, Ben Pon, a distributor for Volkswagen in Holland, witnessed utility vehicles running around the VW campus hauling parts and dreamed up an idea for enclosing the basic platforms that were acting as carry-alls. He sketched an idea… more»
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Purrfect for Snow: 1959 Tucker Sno-Cat Model 222 “Kitten”
“No snow too deep, no hill too steep” is the motto of Tucker Sno-Cat, a manufacturer of elite snow equipment in Medford, Oregon. Tucker has been around since 1941 when its founder, E. M. Tucker, decided it would be… more»
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Beer Cart! 1977 Piaggio APE P501
Since 1946, Italian manufacturer Piaggio has primarily been known for building scooters. But not long after that, they started producing small utility vehicles like the APE (pronounced ah-pay) to help rebuild the Italian economy after World War II. One… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
The passing years will often leave off-roaders looking battered and bruised. A life spent bashing their way into remote and inhospitable locations will leave its mark, with scratches and dings shouting proudly to the world they have experienced plenty… more»
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Batmobile Pickup! 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Over the years, Ford and Chevrolet have always tried to outdo one another, or at least keep up. One example is the “coupe utility” or “gentleman’s pickup.” Based on their 2-door station wagon, Ford rolled out the Ranchero pickup… more»
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Serious Modifications: 1971 Triumph V8 Stag
I consider this 1971 Triumph Stag to be my good fortune. I like these cars and this is the first one that I have encountered for BF. This example, however, is harboring one heck of a surprise – more… more»
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4X4 Big Block? 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
Believe it or not, this is not the first time that I’ve encountered a 4X4 Chevrolet El Camino. I was stuck in traffic in Ft. Lauderdale years ago and encountered a 1969 model that was done up about the… more»
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Stalled Project: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Back in 1977, I was fortunate enough to get some early exposure to the Bricklin SV-1, as a TV anchor who happened to live in our neighborhood owned one of these unusual cars. I was only 12 at the… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 4×4
I’m showing my age by saying that whenever I hear the word sidekick, I think of Ed McMahon. Everyone under 40 (50?) just fell asleep, but hopefully a few of you know who I’m talking about. This 1989 Suzuki… more»
