This is a tale of two 1938 LaSalles – both are tips from T.J., and they arrived in our “assignments pile” nearly simultaneously. I’ve decided to cover both cars in one article – and you can help us out… more»
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Cross Country Project: 1965 Rambler Ambassador
Beginning in the late 1950s, the Ambassador was resurrected as American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. At times, it was a mid-size with fancy trim, while at others it strived to compete as a full-size product. This 1965 Ambassador is the… more»
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Flat Top Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The U.S. compact car market was heating up by the time 1960 models were introduced. At that point (and going forward), American-built compacts were technically smaller versions of their full-size counterparts. Except for the Chevrolet entry, the Corvair. With… more»
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Collection Star: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America
A few weeks back, we profiled what many are calling one of the last great barn finds of our time. Dutchman Ad Palmen had accumulated a collection of 230 vehicles, many of them classic European marques with several desirable… more»
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Big Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Impala
UPDATE 05/23/2023: If there is one character trait I admire in a person, it is persistence. That appears to be one possessed by the owner of this 1968 Chevrolet Impala as they make their third attempt to find it… more»
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11k Original Miles? 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS has been sitting for a few years and needs work to regain its former glory. It is a classic with a claimed ultra-low odometer reading, but it is unclear whether it can be… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
There are cars and trucks when you see them appear as barn finds or garage finds that make you think, “Well, if it’s cheap enough, I may be interested.” The turbocharged Dodge models of the 1980s fit in this… more»
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1 of 1153 Turbo! 1984 Buick Riviera T-Type
Buick’s flagship Riviera always represents style and luxury, and turbocharged performance elevated specimens like this 1984 Buick Riviera T-Type coupe in Sunbury, Ohio to the pinnacle of Buick’s pecking order that year. This one looks complete, but shows wear… more»
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1 of 2: 1951 Fromm-Mobile (Go Kart)
Engineer Carl Fromm had the notion of going into the go-kart manufacturing business in 1951 and we’re told he built two prototypes of the Fromm-Mobile. Apparently, the project never got off the ground and go-kart #1 has stayed in… more»
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4-Seat Dune Buggy! 1967 Volkswagen Berry Mini-T
Built by Berry Plasti-Glass Works in the late 1960s, the Mini-T was a kit car modeled after the Ford Model T. Based on a ‘67 VW Beetle platform, this edition is especially interesting and rare as it’s a 4-seater… more»
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Museum Piece? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker got a reprieve in the late 1950s with the compact Lark. That little car breathed life temporarily back into a company that suffered greatly from its merger with Packard. By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s fortunes were beginning to… more»
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1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus Project
The Volkswagen Type 2 has several aliases, including Transporter, Kombi, Microbus, and just plain Bus. While they were popular with families and campers back in the day, the “Flower Power” children of the 1960s and 1970s were constantly seen… more»
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1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback Barn Find
Tackling a restoration project can involve serious commitment if a tired and battered classic is to regain its lost youth. That is the battle facing the new owner of this 1967 Mustang GTA. It originally possessed equal measures of… more»
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Powered By Mr. Big: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT
Normally, I wouldn’t show a lot of interest in a generic looking 1972 Ford Ranchero GT. It seems that the styling, at least compared to the ’70-’71 version is polarizing, some love it but many don’t. Regardless, I’m always… more»
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Single Family 51 Years: Austin Healey 3000 MKII
In some circles, the big Healeys – like the 3000 – were sometimes referred to as “poor man’s Jaguars” as they weren’t as expensive to own. The Mark II BJ7 as a 2+2 sports car was in production from… more»
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Stored 36 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Roller
The 1955 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. Their cars were all new and for the first time in 37 years, you could get a Chevy with a V8 engine. The “Tri-Fives” as they would become known… more»
