In only its second full year, the hot new Ford Mustang would sell more than 607,000 units in 1966. Everywhere you looked, it seemed like the “pony car” would turn up, like this mostly basic example that was treated… more»
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Patina Pickup Project: 1951 Chevrolet 3600
Chevrolet introduced its first all-new post-war truck in mid-1947, the Advanced-Design Series. They were more modern when compared to the trucks created before WW2 and would remain in production through the center of the 1950s. This ’51 edition is… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
Growing up as a car-crazed kid in the seventies, I experienced the good fortune of having an AMC dealership near our home, so my curious eyes got some pretty good exposure to the brand every time we drove by… more»
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Field of Dreams: Everything Under the Sun!
Yates Center, Kansas seems to be the gathering place for old cars to die. That little town is at the crossroads of US-54 and US-75 in the eastern portion of the state. In a salvage yard there lies an… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Coupe: 1952 Atlas Swallow
The world of fiberglass classic cars is quite vast, with a wide range of near one-offs made throughout the 60s and 70s. It was a unique era in which sole proprietors effectively started their own manufacturing businesses, oftentimes creating… more»
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Could It Be Rust Free? 1971 Jensen Interceptor
Do you believe in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trance mediums, the Loch Ness Monster, and the theory of Atlantis? If you believe in any of those, then I have something for… more»
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Italian Trailer Find: 1979 Lancia Zagato
When was the last time you saw a Lancia Zagato (or any Lancia for that matter)? It was a small, Targa-like sports car built by Lancia in Italy (under the supervision of Fiat). It was imported from 1975 to… more»
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BF Auction: 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup
If you visit any new car lot these days, you will find a sea of pickup trucks, but you aren’t likely to find any that come in roadster form quite like this 1929 Ford. This pickup is from an… more»
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Running But Rusty: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
If you have a 1969 Dodge Charger 500, you have something special as only 500 were built for street use but inspired by NASCAR. Those cars were more aerodynamic than the standard Chargers. But in 1970, it became more… more»
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Bell System Truck: 1947 Chevrolet 3100
After World War II, if you had a problem with your telephone connection, a Bell System (aka AT&T) service technician would likely show up in a truck like this one. It’s a 1947 Chevy 3100 (maybe a 3600), part… more»
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40-Year Garage Dweller: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Olds Cutlass S was the sporty little brother to the popular Cutlass Supreme. It was offered only as a 2-door post coupe or post-free hardtop. It had a fastback look compared to the more formal roofline of the… more»
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Buried Treasure: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The appearance of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 buried in a Californian garage might allay the fears of some enthusiasts that the supply of hidden desirable classics could dry up. Its history is unclear, but it retains the critical… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1951 Studebaker 2R10 Barn Find
I was so excited to find this 1951 Studebaker 2R10 barn find here on craigslist – not only because I love Studebaker trucks, but because the seller actually pulled the truck out of the barn for its photo session… 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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BF Auction: 1961 MGA 1600 Roadster
Classic British sports cars make excellent project candidates because manufacturers typically adhered to two fundamental principles when designing a new model. The first was to raid the parts bin for as many drivetrain components as possible. This meant they… 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»
