It is always fascinating when an enthusiast’s entire classic collection hits the market because it often provides insight into their tastes and preferences. This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is one such car, and when you examine it in the context… more»
Barn Finds
Success Story: 1970.5 Ford Falcon Sedan
As some of you may recall, I have been helping a close friend sell off his collection of vehicles in northern Georgia, right on the Tennessee line. I haven’t posted in a while as the inventory was changing so… more»
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Hidden For 47 Years: 1956 Porsche Speedster
Over the last few years, I have greatly enjoyed watching a boutique car dealership grow into a powerhouse in the vintage and collector automobile marketplace. LBI Limited has quickly earned a reputation for being ahead of the curve on… more»
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Still In the Barn: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
After the successful introduction of the compact Falcon in 1960, Ford saw the need to further diversify by adding a mid-size model in 1962, using the tried-and-true Fairlane name. Chevrolet decided to follow suit and debuted the Chevelle in… more»
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Needs TLC: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba
If you watched television in the mid-1970s, chances are you caught Ricardo Montalban hawking the new Chrysler Cordoba with its “rich Corinthian leathers”. The Cordoba would be Chrysler’s first foray into the personal luxury segment and was the first… more»
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34k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Enthusiasts fear that the supply of stunning barn and garage finds will eventually dry up. However, this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme seems to suggest that won’t happen soon. The seller discovered it squirreled away in a garage, a spot… more»
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“American-Built Import”: 1975 AMC Gremlin
Because American Motors always had a smaller pocketbook compared to the “Big 3”, the introduction of a new car was often done on a shoestring budget. A case in point is the Gremlin, the company’s first subcompact (although it… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Van
You know when you look at a project and think….hmmm this is too far gone? Is there just a little bit too much rust? Maybe it’s got solid bones but you can’t see past the nests that local animals… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
When Oldsmobile introduced its Third Generation Vista Cruiser, its appearance differed significantly from its predecessors. Gone was the distinctive skylight treatment, although larger glass areas improved visibility. Buyers could also order their Wagon with a pop-up sunroof to increase… more»
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Post-War Project: 1948 Dodge B1-B Pickup
Like most auto manufacturers, Dodge carried on in the years immediately following World War II with mildly updated versions of vehicles that had rolled off the production line before the commencement of hostilities. However, that changed in 1948 when… more»
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Vintage Hot Rod! 1929 Ford Model A Coupe
Parked in the ’60s, this roughly channeled steel-top coupe captures a snapshot in time of that era’s grass-roots hot-rodding. Sporting a later flathead V8 and a crude channel job, this custom hit the streets with the roadway echoing and… more»
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30-Year Barn Find: 1958 Triumph TR3
The TR3 was a British sports car (aka roadster) built between 1955 and 1962, sandwiched between the TR2 and TR4 models. These machines used plexiglass side glass for windows and were quite successful in rallies across Europe. This ’58… more»
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Ambitious Restoration: Rare 1948 Triumph TR 1800 Roadster
When a seller describes a project as an ‘Ambitious Restoration’, then it will either scare you away or pique your interest to find out just why this is ambitious. Digging into the project we can see that this is… more»
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Wisconsin Barn Find: 1923 Ford Model T
Some classic cars make better restoration candidates than others. This is especially true for someone considering a first project. Dismantling and performing a first DIY build on something as complex as a Jaguar XJS may be stretching things. However,… more»
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Parked For 63 Years! 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
Every classic car has a story to tell, and these can be vastly different. Some will be treasured possessions treated with care and respect, while others will live a life of abuse. This 1929 Ford Model A’s story is… more»
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One Owner Project: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Although the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement in 1964 for which it was nicknamed, the Plymouth Barracuda got to market 17 days before it. By 1970, a whole new Barracuda was released, losing its… more»
