Of all the cars I’d think about hopping up, a mid-1960s Mercedes-Benz 190 sedan wouldn’t make the cut. But it did make someone’s hit parade who decided to put in a “western” made 350 cubic inch V8, an updated… more»
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1 of 1,528: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
In its second year of production, the Chevrolet Corvair gained a van model called the Greenbrier. It was part of a series of utilitarian vehicles the Corvan 95, which shared the air-cooled engine of the new compact automobile. The… more»
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Moldy Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Seeing the success that Pontiac was having with its new mid-size performance car, the GTO, Oldsmobile got into the game as well in 1964. But unlike the GTO, the 442 was a slow seller in its first year –… more»
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1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS Diesel Is A Dusty Survivor
Listed here on Craigslist in Albuquerque, New Mexico with an asking of $25,000, is this rare and dust-covered 1952 Mercedes-Benz 170 DS. It’s been sitting a long time, but always indoors. Yes, it’s a 1952—like the Volvo 544, it… more»
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Body by Cantrell: 1950 Dodge B-108 Woodie
Wood-bodied station wagons gained in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s but became cost-prohibitive to build in the 1950s and were replaced by all steel-bodied coaches. J.T. Cantrell & Co. was one of the more prolific builders and was… more»
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Ragged Ragtop: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
While Ford was making lots of sales noise in 1965 with its new Mustang pony car, Chevrolet was having a banner year, too. For the first time, they produced more than one million full-size automobiles with the Impala representing… more»
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Ambuvertible: 1959 Buick Commercial Chassis LaSabre
Ambulances, hearses, and other specialized coaches are produced by custom vehicle builders. And those builders rely on mainstream manufacturers like General Motors for chassis and body components. Such was the case with this 1959 Buick ambulance that was built… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Sitting in this workshop is a 1958 Impala that cuts a forlorn figure. Time has not been kind to this classic, and returning it to its former glory would be a significant undertaking. However, the powerhouse hiding in the… more»
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Stored 50+ Years! 1932 Ford Five Window Coupe
Ford changed the world in 1932, offering a new V8 engine across its line-up of affordable vehicles. The V8 mostly powered luxury vehicles, but Henry Ford’s vision of advanced manufacturing led to the innovation of casting the block and… more»
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1 of 554: 1970 Dodge Challenger RT
The Challenger was an all-new car in 1970, Dodge’s late entry into the “pony car” market. It shared an E-body platform developed by Chrysler to be shared with the Plymouth Barracuda. Convertibles would be rare in the Challenger line-up,… more»
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Stored For 20 Years: 1970 Triumph TR6
If I were to pick a favorite within Triumph’s “TR” range, the honor would fall to the TR6. The sharper styling compared to its predecessors and the wide steel wheels with deep trim rings provide a sense of purpose… more»
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Needs Rescuing: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There are few sights more depressing than seeing a classic muscle car left exposed to the elements. It is especially true when it is a Convertible version with no top to protect its interior and floors from all Mother… more»
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18k Original Miles: 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
The original owner of this 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite drove the car regularly before placing it in storage when it was less than two years old. It remained in hibernation until recently, when the seller revived it, returned… more»
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Restore or Window Art? 1966 Piaggio APE
As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»
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Batmobile Pickup! 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Over the years, Ford and Chevrolet have always tried to outdo one another, or at least keep up. One example is the “coupe utility” or “gentleman’s pickup.” Based on their 2-door station wagon, Ford rolled out the Ranchero pickup… more»
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Desert Sun 40 Years! 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s cheapest station wagon. Offered between 1952 and 1974, it was usually a full-size wagon though it deviated for two years as a mid-size. As a 2-door wagon, it was a budget-minded companion to the… more»
