The 1935 Ford Model 48 was a successor to the 1932-34 Ford Model B. Ford coined the term “Tudor” to represent the 2-door sedans, while “Fordor” was a fancy name for 4-door sedans. This ’35 Tudor in Deluxe trim… more»
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Untouched for 100 Years: 1911 Excelsior Motorcycle
In the early 1900s, Americans were enamored with going faster and leaving their horses and mules behind. One of the cheapest ways to do that was to purchase a motorcycle. These early motorcycles were closer to what we think… more»
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Real SS Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
When most people think of the 1970s Chevelle Super Sport, they think of the SS 396 or SS 454. But there was also a less potent version of the car offered with a 350 cubic inch V8. This is… more»
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Yard Find: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
Most people think of the Ford Mustang as the sales success story of the 1960s. But that wouldn’t be giving the Dodge Charger its due, too. Charger sales in 1966-67 were uninspiring, but a redesign for 1968-70 sent demand… more»
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Depression Era Altered: 1924 Studebaker Pickup
What do you do when it is the early 1930s, you need a pickup truck to work, and all you have is an old Studebaker touring car out back? Oh, and they’ve got a Depression going on. In the… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1955 Buick Special
The Special was a Buick staple in 1936 and on and off throughout the rest of the 20th Century. Its role usually was to serve as the GM division’s entry-level car, so in 1954 it would be the gateway… more»
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Unlikely Hot Rod: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Barn Find
One of the new nameplates to emerge after World War II was the Kaiser. Bankrolled by shipbuilding magnate Henry Kaiser, the brand attracted a lot of attention and sales when automobile production resumed but fell behind the other offerings… more»
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Desert Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon
In 1969, when most buyers went into an Oldsmobile dealer to get a mid-size station wagon, they left with a Vista Cruiser. You know, the one with the raised roof and see-thru skylights. Four times as many VCs were… more»
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Barn-Fresh Project: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
After being rudely rolled into the harsh sunlight, this 1974 Chevrolet Camaro comes to market with optimism and minimal rust. The Denton, Texas classic features white paint, some ’80s upgrades, and a two-tone white and black interior. The listing… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Between 1957 and 1959, Chevrolet used three different designs. First, there was the Tri-Five layout of 1955-57, then the one-year wonders of 1958, and finally the “bat wing” Chevrolets from 1959 to 1960. The latter was in response to… more»
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No Reserve I-6 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1967 Chevy Camaro was your basic model. It came with a six-cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. And might think a restorer would want to replace that with V8 power. But that’s not the case here. Though… more»
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Off-Road Revival: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
The Land Cruisers of yesteryear were akin to the Jeep CJ but built in Japan. The J40, which was on the market from 1960 to 1984, was a 2-door SUV with a short wheelbase and four-wheel-drive. They were fun… more»
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English-Built Barn Find! 1959 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was designed in the U.S. but built in England for U.S. buyers. That was the first time that happened with a car sold on these shores. Sold between 1953 and 1961, they could be found at Nash… more»
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CJ 429 Ram Air Project: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra
Ford’s mid-size Torino got a sleeker body in 1970, which included additional wheelbase and length. It was more aero-looking than the competition and appealed to muscle car enthusiasts by adding the Cobra version to the mix. With a standard… more»
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Bonnie and Clyde Barn Find: 1934 Ford Sedan
Outside of TV and the movies, few cars are tied to a moment in American history as closely as the 1934 Ford sedan. It was in the front seat of one of these popular cars that two of the… more»
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Never Drove It: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
Imagine buying a classic sports or muscle car, getting it home, and never driving it. It seems to happen more than you would think, as we have a few cars each year listed with the stickers from the auction… more»
