The Montclair was a new edition to the Mercury portfolio in 1955, slotted above the more pedestrian (if a Mercury could be thought of that way) Monterey. Montclair would comprise nearly one-third of all Mercury production that year and… more»
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The Afterlife Car: 1983 Avanti II
Few automobiles have had the afterlife story of the Studebaker Avanti. After failing in 1963-64 due to the weak finances of its parent, the car was resurrected in 1965 and would stick around in some fashion until 2006. This… more»
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Rumble Seat Project: 1933 Plymouth PC
Chrysler Corp. created Plymouth in 1928 to have a low-priced entry in the highly competitive auto market. The new PC editions would come along in 1933, bringing with them six-cylinder power for the first time. This ’33 edition is… more»
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Stored for 30 Years: 1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2
This 1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2 recently emerged after more than three decades in storage. Its history is unclear, although its complete nature and lack of significant rust make it a prime candidate for restoration. The 100-4 follows the lead… more»
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Spare Frame, Too! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Other than the introduction of a new engine, the 1962 Corvette was much like the 1961 Corvette. It was the last of the first generation C1 ‘Vettes and hit record sales numbers up to that point. This ’62 edition… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Spider was one of Alpha Romeo’s most enduring nameplates, built in four generations from 1966 to 1994. It would be Alfa Romeo’s last rear-wheel-drive product until the mid-2000s. We don’t know much about this 1980 edition (2nd generation)… more»
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Pair of 1940s Soap Box Derby Cars
Who remembers soap box derby racing? I recall seeing it on 1960s TV shows, but that was about it. It started with a group of kids in the 1930s who cobbled together some miniature race cars out of wood… more»
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True Barn Find! 1960 Ford Ranchero
The Ranchero was a “coupe utility” or “gentlemen’s pickup” that Ford produced from 1957 to 1979. Based on a full-size 2-door wagon in the beginning, Ford repositioned it to the new compact Falcon platform in 1960, resulting in a… more»
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Amazing Auction: Over 50 Pontiac Trans Ams
Some call this collecting, some call it hoarding but VanDerBrink Auctions seems to find estates that have some incredible collections of cars. This collection is located in Waverly, Iowa and includes approximately 50 Trans Ams as well as Pontiac… more»
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Grand Pa’s Barn Find: 1931 Plymouth Roadster
This 1931 Plymouth DeLuxe is about as an “all-in-the-family” example as you’ll find. The car was purchased new, 92 years ago by the seller’s grandfather and now after a lengthy barn stay, it’s time for this roadster to say… more»
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Extracting A 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
The Barn Finds Community honestly has to be one of the most amazing group of car nuts out there! We recently sold this Pontiac Safari as a BF Auction, but flat tires all the way around was going to… more»
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Tri-Five V8 Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210
The 210 was the mid-range model of full-size car (the only size back then) offered by Chevrolet. It was positioned between the 150 and Bel Air in terms of its trim level and was sometimes referred to as the… more»
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Last Of The Line: 1984 Hurst/Olds
“Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em” was the title of an album by rapper MC Hammer in the 1990. Apparently this 1984 Cutlass didn’t listen, as someone’s hurt every corner of it. Maybe not with a hammer, but who knows?… more»
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European-Inspired: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was Pontiac’s attempt to woo buyers who were attracted to European sport/luxury sedans like BMW. Based on the new Colonnade mid-size platform in 1973, it shared in the design and/or name of several existing Pontiac products,… more»
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Only Driven to Church: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
In the 1980s, the LTD Crown Victoria was Ford’s equivalent of the Mercury Grand Marquis. Although the flagship of Ford’s biggest and finest cars of the era, it’s often remembered today for its use in police work. This one… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
In 1969, the Charger 500 became a contender in NASCAR with some styling tweaks designed to improve aerodynamics. That didn’t pan out too well, so the 500 became a variant of the regular production Charger lineup in 1970. This… more»
