When it came to selling automobiles, Chevrolet was still “top dog” in 1964 at more than 1.5 million full-size models. Of those, about two-thirds were the ever-popular Impala, so the seller’s Sport Coupe project had plenty of company. This… more»
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Nearly 50 Years Indoors: 1965 Mustang Convertible Project
Some project cars show up with a story, but this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible—parked indoors since 1977—has something even better: time capsule potential. Listed on eBay as a true project, it’s the sort of early Mustang that makes longtime… more»
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Buy 1, Get 3! 1967 Mercury Marquis Trio
The Marquis nameplate was new at Mercury in 1967. It would be a fixture for two decades, standing for luxury (and sometimes performance). In 1967, it was only offered as a 2-door hardtop with a formal roofline. The seller… more»
BF Success: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe
I recently reached out to the winner of the 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe we auctioned to make sure the car arrived and that he was happy with his purchase, and Joad’s response is pretty incredible. We’ve had lots of… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
Introduced in the Fall of 1964 (as a 1965 model), the Ford Mustang fastback has become one of the most desirable body styles today. The seller has a 1968 edition (or 1967, as the seller seems undecided). It’s in… more»
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Solid Barn Find: 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan
Fords like this ’33 Tudor define early hot-rodding for many enthusiasts, and here’s one coming “straight out of the barn,” according to its seller. The missing front bumper gives this 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan a sporty look, and it… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1956 Nash Statesman
We received quite a few comments regarding the appearance of this 1958 Packard station wagon, some positive but several alluding to its rather extreme styling. Well, I’m not going to sugar coat this 1956 Nash Statesman – it’s bugly… more»
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True Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500
By 1963, Ford was trying to create a performance image for itself. The formal roofline of the Galaxie 500 didn’t fit with that aura, so Ford introduced the “Sports Hardtop” in the middle of the year. It quickly became… more»
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Rat Rod Potential? 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
For most of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dart was Dodge’s popular compact car. But in 1960 and 1961, the Dart was a lower-level full-size automobile. The seller has a 1960 Dart Phoenix, which was the top trim level… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
Having been a staple at Buick dealers since 1940, the Estate took a snooze after 1964, not to return until 1970. This absence provided the Sport Wagon an opportunity to serve as the sole luxury-oriented station wagon in the… more»
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Package Deal: Collection of Five Cool Cadillacs
Here’s something you don’t see every day. A collection of the same brand of automobiles from 1954 to 1975, only sold together. Five of these land yachts have been stored for at least a year, and they all run… more»
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Abandoned in Texas: Tom Mitchell Collection
Urban explorers tend to trigger one of two reactions: you either love them or can’t stand them. With the line between trespassing and providing insight into parts of America most of us never see being very blurry at times,… more»
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Nomad Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet introduced the 2-door Nomad “Sport Wagon” in 1955. For reasons unclear today, the Nomad was a slow seller while the rest of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were a big hit with consumers. After light sales through 1957, the Nomad,… more»
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1 of 532: 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Project
The Eldorado arrived in 1953 as a low-production, exclusive luxury convertible. Though its concept would change over time, the Eldorado remained a Cadillac fixture until after the turn of the 21st Century. One of just 532 produced, this 1953… more»
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Are You Brave Enough? 1984 Buick Grand National
Why does it feel so wrong to find a 1980s specialty/muscle car in decrepit condition? Perhaps because it doesn’t feel like it was so long ago that cars like the 1984 Buick Grand National shown here on ebay were… more»
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1 of 549: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The Trans Am had been a performance model of the Pontiac Firebird for many years. Then, along came 1977 and the Burt Reynolds movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and all bets were off. Sales of the car soared for… more»
