I remember watching an old episode of Wheeler Dealers where the boys bought a ’72 Datsun 240Z and decided that the fun quotient was lacking due to its automatic transmission. No worries, master wrench Edd China knew exactly how… more»
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Priced to Sell: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
There is always something inherently “right” about spotting a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am finished in Black. This is accentuated when the original owner ordered the car with the optional T-Top. This 1978 Trans Am ticks those boxes, and… more»
Needs TLC: 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III
Few sights are sadder than a classic car exposed to the elements as Mother Nature takes its toll on its panels and paint. That is the fate this 1972 Triumph GT6 Mk III suffered, requiring a dedicated new… more»
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Desirable Version: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Series 1
It is common for an owner to purchase a project candidate with grand visions only to run out of time, money, or energy. That is the story behind this 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2. It is partially dismantled, but it… more»
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Open Sports Wannabe: 1962 TVR Grantura
The Grantura was the first of many automobiles built in England by TVR. Through evolution, the sports car was produced between 1958 and 1967 and included the Mk 2a variant, like the seller’s offering. This vehicle is on its… more»
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454-Powered Big 10: 1978 Chevrolet C10
Trailering mirrors, bumper guards, roof marker lights, “Big 10” script, and “Trailering Special” badges mark the visual clues that this Canadian Chevy was ordered up with towing or camping in mind, and the 454 big block and a long… more»
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Last Of The Big Ones: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Mr. Numskal has discovered for us today, a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix. I’ve always found these fourth-gen (’73-’77) GPs to be the porcine Pontiacs. They absolutely possess the Grand Prix’s character, there’s no missing that, but they appear to… more»
California Clean: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider
I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»
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Real R/T: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
Here’s a second-generation Dodge Charger that’s got both good and bad news. On the positive, parts and panels are fairly easy to come by for these cars, but the negative is that this one’s gonna need a whole bunch… more»
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Post-War Project: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe
U.S. automobile production came back in 1946, having been shuttered for four years due to the war effort (WW2). Like the other makes, Ford’s 1946 cars were rehashed versions of what they sold in 1942 and an all-new design… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II
The Jensen-Healey debuted in 1972 as the replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. It was the result of a joint venture between Donald Healey and Jensen Motors. The vehicle was a sports car having a twist of luxury, perhaps in… more»
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Rare Flat Radiator: 1951 Morgan Drophead Coupe +4
Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan defied convention by succeeding without evolving. Oh, there was advancement, but no real evolution. For over one hundred years, Morgans have been assembled by hand-forming panels over an ash frame, in tiny numbers, by crafters… more»
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429 Cobra Jet? 1970 Ford Thunderbird
Okay, there are no prizes for those who looked at this photo and deduced that our feature car is a 1970 Ford Thunderbird. As you will see, its appearance carries a touch of menace. However, it doesn’t flatter to… more»
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One-Owner Mopar: 1955 Dodge Custom Royal
Thanks to a hefty loan, Chrysler embarked on a dry run for their “Forward Look” cars in 1955. That approach took hold with the swoopy styling of 1957 that brought tailfins to new heights. Model names for Dodge in… more»
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Stored For Years: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series II Fixed-Head Coupe
Some cars seem destined to remain a staple of the classic scene and market indefinitely, and such is the case with the Jaguar E-Type. It broke new ground for a British sports car upon its release. It offered comparable… more»
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Rare French Classic: 1988 Renault 4 “Frog”
Some cars are so quirky they can’t help but be cool. Such is the case with this 1988 Renault 4 “Frog” Convertible. The seller claims that only around 500 of these classics were produced and that they were a… more»
