The first generation (C1) of the Chevy Corvette was winding down in 1962. Chevrolet would build nearly 15,000 of them, of which as many as 2,000 may have been fuel injected. This ’62 Corvette is said to be a… more»
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Ragtop Resto Candidate: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Everybody seems to like big old convertibles! And if you really don’t, I don’t mean to voluntarily include you in with all of the others that do. But, they seem immensely popular and will put a smile on your… more»
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Running Project: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
In the mid-1950s, you couldn’t buy a nicer Cadillac than the Fleetwood 60 Special (unless it was the 75 Series limousine). They cost upwards of $5,000, which was a considerable outlay for an automobile in those days (equivalent to… more»
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Estate Sale Project: 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder
As is often the case with cars that sit for years and years, titles can often get lost. So, the documentation of what a vehicle is or isn’t may not exist. The seller presents this 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder… more»
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Special Delivery: 1949 Hahn UPS Van
Hahn is so obscure that it really only exists in the minds of firetruck enthusiasts. Even amidst that grey matter, it competes with many more popular makes. W. G. Hahn & Bro. started making wagons, autos, and trucks in… more»
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One Year Only: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Completely coincidentally, I have been looking to acquire a ’58 Corvette for a few months now. Only this morning I found this very car, not on Barn Finds or eBay, but directly at Gullwing’s website; now here it has… more»
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Grabber Project: 1974 Ford Maverick
The Maverick was Ford’s second success story of the 1960s. The Mustang debuted to phenomenal demand in 1964 and – five years later (to the day) – the Maverick was introduced. The Falcon, which spawned both cars, had aged… more»
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R-code 428 V8: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet
The R-code designation for Ford engines in the 1960s was lingo for the company’s racing motors. It began with some potent 427s being dropped into earlier Galaxie 500s. Later, they turned to the lighter Fairlanes and Torinos and used… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When it was new, this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda offered looks and performance that would satisfy most enthusiasts. Its glory days seem long behind it, and it will require a dedicated individual to regain its lost youth. It is a… more»
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Early SUV: 1960 Willys Jeep Utility Wagon
Willys is famous for making the all-purpose Jeep during (and after) World War II. The name lives on today as a part of the Chrysler Corporation portfolio. After the war, they began making a station wagon (2WD) and a… more»
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Fairly Complete? 1969 Dodge Charger
Sometimes it’s a matter of perspective. Is the glass half full or half empty? Have you traveled many miles on your journey, or do you have many miles to go? Such is the case with this 1969 Dodge Charger…. more»
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Fallen Flag: 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner
As of late, I have been finding that the disappeared American auto brands like Packard, Nash, Hudson, and others capture my interest more and more. Today’s no-longer-with-us example is a 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner and it is of additional interest… more»
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Needs Good Home: 1949 Pontiac Chieftain
Pontiac’s post-WW2 automobiles were retreads until 1949 when the all-new Chieftain and Streamliner debuted. The Chieftain would be Pontiac’s entry-level model, using the A-body shared with Chevrolet. Both six and eight-cylinder engines were offered, with the latter said to… more»
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2.0L Twin Cam Barn Find: 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV
Old Alfa Romeos tend to wear their age quite visibly when they fall down the slippery slope of neglect. While any vintage car will suffer when left to the elements, Alfas seemingly go to pot both mechanically and cosmetically… more»
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Once A Car: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
The Impala was an all-new model in 1958, the high end of the Bel Air series. It was so popular that the car was promoted to series status in 1959 and would become Chevrolet’s top product. In ’58, the… more»
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Came with the House: 1969 TVR Vixen S2
As of this writing, I’ve found cars in some pretty interesting places. The classic barn find; a few in junkyards; and most recently, one on an island. But I’ve never had the thrill of buying a house and finding… more»
