I’m unsure which an enthusiast finds harder to bare. Seeing a classic car damaged due to circumstances beyond the owner’s control or seeing that car suffer at the hands of Mother Nature. That has been the double whammy experienced… more»
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Off the Road 32 Years: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1972 after the 1970-71 models were not the big sellers for which they had hoped. The model names got shuffled and Gran Torino Sport replaced the prior GT. The Sport and Gran Torino… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
In the 1950s/early 1960s, the 190 was the more “pedestrian” automobile built by Mercedes-Benz and often served as a taxi on its home turf. More than 440,000 copies were assembled, so they were seen all over Europe and here… more»
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Still In The Barn! 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
A barn-fresh find outside Champaign, Illinois, this 1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup shows no signs of having moved under its own power in some time. Described as not running in the listing here on Craigslist, the five-window specimen can become… more»
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Rare Victory Edition: 1979 Triumph TR7
This 1979 Triumph TR7 hardtop is lovely royal blue, with a black top, is on Craigslist in the Binghamton, New York area with a reasonable $5,000 or best offer asking price. Thanks to Mitchell G. for this tip.
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First Year Project: 1966 Ford Bronco
Ford had high hopes for the model when it introduced the First Generation Bronco in 1966. The initial reception was positive, but sales subsequently floundered. However, a largely unloved vehicle has found new legs in the classic community. This… more»
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Factory A/C: 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
Chrysler head stylist Virgil Exner must have worked overtime in designing the “Forward Look” cars of 1957-59. They appeared nothing like what came before them and inspired others in the industry to adopt a lower, longer, wider look to… more»
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Entombed Since 2001: 1949 Oldsmobile Fastback
Imagine the excitement and anticipation that archaeologists experienced when opening King Tut’s tomb. Car lovers kind of experience the same feelings, both good and bad. Picture yourself charged with the task of clearing out a relative’s estate. You open… more»
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Continental Kit! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Barn Find
The third most popular Bel Air for Chevrolet in 1957 was the Hardtop Sport Sedan, a pillarless 4-door that accounted for sales of more than 142,500 copies. But how many of those were fitted with the exterior Continental Kit… more»
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Amazing Aussie Barn Find: 1968 Holden Monaro GTS 327
Bundaberg is a beautiful city in sunny Queensland, Australia. The locals are warm and welcoming, and its mills produce some of the world’s finest sugar. It is also the location of one of the country’s great barn finds. It… more»
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In the Barn for 48 Years! 1958 Edsel
Almost everyone is familiar with the Edsel story. The late 1950s product ended up being the wrong car at the wrong time, though it was not a bad automobile. But sales numbers were a huge disappointment and Ford Motor… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
Time and the elements can exact a heavy toll on classic cars, and this 1964½ Mustang Convertible is no exception. It was located as part of an estate cleanout, and to say it has rust issues would be understating… more»
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Running Project: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second-generation Chevy Camaro was in wind-down mode. The platform had been used since 1970 and a new Camaro was coming in 1982. Also, the economy wasn’t doing well, and sales dropped by half from the year before. And… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Popular in the 1970s, “personal luxury cars” combined luxury with a hint of sportiness and were offered in a wide variety of makes and models. Cars like the Chevy Monte Carlo were hot and bucked industry sales trends at… more»
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Lime Green Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
In the late 1960s, insurance companies were cracking down on muscle cars by raising premiums on youthful drivers. That led auto manufacturers to look for ways to get around the insurance gods. One avenue was to equip lighter compact… more»
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Unrestored Power Pack: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (1955-57) were a hit, with nice profits for General Motors from the sale of nearly five million units. Noteworthy was the addition of a V8 engine for the first time in ages and – if you… more»
