Chevrolet hit pay dirt when they debuted the Super Sport in 1961. At first, it was a performance version of the Impala, and production numbers were low. In 1962, the car went more mainstream, becoming a sporty option available… more»
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$4900 ‘Vette! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Zoning ordinances in certain neighborhoods require that at least one non-operable car be parked on the property at all times, and this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray outside Atlantic City, New Jersey certainly qualifies. Listed for $4900 here on Craigslist,… more»
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Parked In The ’70s: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Bargain
At least around here, I am noticing a trend at car shows. It seems that we are seeing fewer and fewer show-stopping rare cars and more and more cars in the driver category. In a lot of ways, this… more»
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Just Out Of Storage: 1934 Pierce-Arrow 836A Brougham
Prior to seeing a Pierce-Arrow in person, I viewed these cars as just another big pre-war classic, but after seeing one in person at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, I learned how impressive these machines really are. As a… more»
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Forty Years Asleep: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Project
Will there ever be an end to the supply of cars that haven’t seen the light of day for decades? Here’s another one, on eBay, a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief (misidentified as a Silver Chief) two-door hardtop, bid to… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1967 Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible
Here’s an honest Barn Find if ever I saw one. The claim the owner makes is simple: someone bought it in the 1970s, put it up until he could get around to it for restoration, and never saw that… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1966 Chrysler 300 Project
For 11 years from 1955 to 1965, the Chrysler 300 “Letter-Series” was a potent combination of performance and luxury. But the market had shifted and demand for fire-breathing land yachts had waned, so the “Letter-Series” was retired. But a… more»
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Sleeper Project? 1965 Pontiac GTO
The GTO was introduced as a performance extension of the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans in 1964. Internal bean counters thought they would only sell 5,000 copies the first year, and yet the final tally blew past 32,000 automobiles. It was still… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1951 Dodge Meadowbrook
SOLD We’ve seen over the past few years a definite surge in interest for 4-door classics. While they still aren’t as desirable as their two-door counterparts, lots of people are starting to see the benefit of saving their money… more»
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Oddball Truck: 1983 Ford/Dodge
What do you get when you cross a Ford CLT front end with a Dodge 3500 back half? You get this interesting hodgepodge truck that was built to pull a horse trailer. And what would you call it? A… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
This 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco is the desirable 16-valve spec model, which the seller is listing for sale on behalf of the longtime family owners. As he tells it, the car was bought ages ago by a deceased member of… more»
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Micro Sports Car: 1943 (?) Crosley Hot Shot
Crosley Motors was a small, independent American manufacturer of subcompact cars (aka microcars). The company was active from 1939 to 1952, with a timeout during World War II. A runabout convertible called the Hot Shot was one of their… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
If you ever doubted the desirability of chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes, you need to look no further than the bidding history on this 1969 model. It looks tired and requires total restoration. However, its auction has attracted twenty-two bids with… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1970 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac is often credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement of the 1960s. However, by the early 1970s, the tides were changing. Rising insurance premiums paired with pending detuning for fewer emissions put a crimp on demand. Pontiac… more»
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Non-Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 (third generation) Corvette rolled around in 1968, patterned after the Mako Shark concept car. It was a popular move with sales increasing by an additional 10,000 units in its second year, 1969, though the car was mostly… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1950 Studebaker Land Cruiser
You know a 1950 Studebaker when you see one, that’s for sure! The bullet nose, wrap-around divided rear window, and the reverse-opening rear doors all conspired to create the non-GM/Ford/Chrysler market entry. And they found their niche with an… more»
