Plymouth redesigned their Barracuda pony car in 1970 using a new E-body platform that was shared with the all-new Dodge Challenger. The buying public responded positively, and sales increased by 50% from 1969. Part of that growth may have… more»
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Conoco Tow Truck: 1936 Chevrolet Commercial
Chevrolet and Ford both have produced a wide variety of trucks over the years for both personal and commercial use. This 1936 Chevy appears to be a 1.5-ton stake truck (without the wooden slats). Once in service to a… more»
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Factory Lightweight Barn Find: 1976 BMW M535i
This is one of the better barn finds I can recall seeing, especially as a long-time BMW fan (well, the old company – not what the modern day brand represents.) The fabulous Late Brake Show on YouTube (please check… more»
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Motor Not Included: 1971 Volvo 1800E
The P1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive sports car (marketed as a touring machine) built by Volvo Cars between 1961 and 1973. While its styling was influenced by Ghia, its mechanical bits were borrowed from the 122 Series (aka… more»
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Texas Toast: 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider
Why is it that the Italian brands seem so susceptible to wreckless abandonment despite being expensive cars to buy at almost any point in the model’s lifetime? In other words, a vintage Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider is not like… more»
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Parked For 50 Years! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Converible
I don’t know any enthusiasts who don’t dream of opening the doors of a barn or garage to discover a desirable classic waiting for love. That is the story behind this 1964 Corvette Convertible. Its previous owner drove it… more»
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Extended Wheelbase: 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
The Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 was a long-wheelbase version of the popular CJ-7 and was produced between 1981 and 1986. At 103 inches, the wheelbase of the CJ-8 was 10 inches longer than the CJ-7. This helped to create a… more»
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Former Fuelie? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation (C2) of the Chevy Corvette rolled out in 1963 and would spark a three-year run of production number increases. So, the 1965 model year would be its best year-to-date and would be the first (and only)… more»
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33k Mile Mopar Project: 1959 Plymouth Fury
In the late 1950s, Chevrolet had the Impala, Ford had the Galaxie 500, and Plymouth had the Fury. All were nicely trimmed mainstream, full-size automobiles (the Big 3’s compacts wouldn’t arrive until 1960). This 1959 Plymouth Fury spent many… more»
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Ford Heavy Estate Sale November 30 In Northern Virginia
It seems that old cars are like mice. If you see one, chances are there are more around the corner. For some collectors, one car quickly becomes two. A new opportunity presents itself just when you were getting bored… more»
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British Bonanza: Jaguar Collection for Sale
This is a very cool assortment of Jaguars that has come up for sale, with almost all of the models on offer featuring a swap with Chevrolet running gear of some variation. While it’s not for purists, it does… more»
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English Endeavor: 1953 Bentley R-Type
The R-Type replaced Bentley’s first post-World War II automobile, the Mark Vi. It was similar in appearance and technology (!) to its predecessors, but saloons (i.e., sedans) like the seller’s car had a bigger “boot” (trunk). One of just… more»
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Almost Buried Alive: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette received a long-awaited redesign in 1963, 11 years in the making. A coupe version was available for the first time. It had a split rear window configuration, a one-year-old-only element of the styling that has become… more»
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Parked Since ’04: 1979 Lincoln Continental
It’s hard to believe, but little old ladies did indeed motor around town in vehicles as big as a classic Lincoln Continental. For those of us of a certain age, it should come as no surprise that this garage-find… more»
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60-Year Shed Find: 1957 Buick Century
The Century nameplate got a lot of traction at Buick, as an upscale full-size car from 1936 to 1942, and again from 1954 to 1958. Then it reappeared as a mid-size auto from 1973 to 2005. In the 1950s… more»
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Battered Barn Find: 1966 Pontiac Catalina
Calling itself a Catalina, this 1966 Pontiac “true” (according to the seller) barn find looks more like a Crashalina. Actually, it was so attached to its barn domicile that the barn decided to make an up close and personal… more»
