The very first three years of the Corvette’s life were touch and go. Only 300 of these hand-built vehicles were assembled the first year on a makeshift assembly line in Flint, Michigan, with most going to dignitaries. Chevrolet moved… more»
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Continental Kit Addition! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1974 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. Buyers were moving from gas-guzzling land yachts to fuel-sipping compacts due to sticker shock at the gas pump. The OPEC oil embargo arrived in the… more»
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On Or Off Road Fun: 1978 VW The Thing Baja
The Volkswagen Thing has roots going back to the West German Army before it became available for civilian purchase back in 1968, and it’s truly one of those vehicles that sort of defies description, in written words anyway. But… more»
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One of 104: 1963 Mercedes 190SL
Here we have what appears to be a very solid-driving example of the Mercedes-Benz 190SL, a car that has enjoyed a precipitous price rise in recent years. It’s a very late 1963 model on Craigslist in Manhattan, though the… more»
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Solid 1922 Dodge Brothers Pickup
I’ve never understood people who own cars and trucks whose engines turn over, and yet they blithely declare, “I never tried to get it running.” Why not exactly? Admittedly, this 1922 Dodge pickup, on eBay in Pittsfield, Massachusetts with… more»
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Oklahoma Farm Find: 1965 Datsun L320 Pickup
When I think of a farm or ranch in Oklahoma and what pickup could be hidden there, I think of Ford or Chevy as most people would. After all, it’s a rugged state filled with rugged people doing rugged… more»
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No Reserve Winter Machine: 1972 Tucker Sno-Cat
The need for heavy-duty equipment depends heavily on where you live and how much space you have. Recently, I was committed to buying a Japanese-market Mitsubishi dump truck when I realized that living with the thing would immediately suck… more»
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PreWar Project: 1934 Hupmobile Model K421 Sedan
Anyone know the first production car company to hire Raymond Loewy’s design studio, and when? If you guessed Hupp Motor Car Company in 1932, you are correct. Unfortunately, when Hupp hired Loewy, it dedicated its shoestring budget to upgrading… more»
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Catalina Custom Coupe! 1955 Pontiac Star Chief
The Pontiac Star Chief was big brother to the Chieftain, and later little brother to the Bonneville. Riding on a slightly longer wheelbase than the former (by two inches), this 1955 Star Chief Catalina Coupe is an attractive vehicle…. more»
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Boat Truck: 1978 Chevrolet K10 Wellcraft Combo
Many of us like to drive 4x4s. Many of us like to boat. But it’s difficult to combine those things, unless you consider towing your boat some sort of magical experience wherein you get to experience two of your… more»
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Rebuilt 383: No Reserve 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Hiding in this garage is an iconic muscle car that could be a satisfying and straightforward restoration project for the right person. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner features a rebuilt V8, with most of its rust issues already addressed,… more»
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35k Original Miles: 1975 Ford Bronco With No Reserve
Describing this 1975 Ford Bronco as a trailer queen would be unfair, but its impressive presentation and largely unmolested state help this forty-nine-year-old classic stand out in a crowd. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal for an… more»
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Field Find: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix joined the Pontiac roster in 1962 as a full-size grand touring machine with performance as its focus. Styling was updated in 1963 and 1964, the most noticeable change being a shift from horizontal to stacked dual… more»
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One Year Only Model: 1969 Pontiac Custom S
This is one of those, “Oh yeah, I remember those!” kind of cars. Pontiac’s 1969 Custom S was positioned between the lowly Tempest and the LeMans, Pontiac’s standard bearer intermediate, and though they were assembled in reasonably large numbers,… more»
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New Interior: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
Interior restorations of any prestige classic can be expensive, and some potential buyers find the prospect so overwhelming that they will pass up the opportunity to park an otherwise excellent car in their driveway. However, that is not an… more»
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Project or Parts? 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Few sights are sadder than seeing a once stunning classic left to go to rack and ruin. Some can be dragged back from the brink, while others leave you wondering whether their fate is to serve as a donor… more»
