Mitsubishi didn’t begin to import cars into the U.S. under their brand until 1982. Before that, they provided some subcompacts to Chrysler to use in the 1970s. That was the first time the Colt name became familiar to U.S…. more»
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1 of 7 Left: 1990 Ford (Kelly) Python Prototype
In the mid-1960s, Ford and Carroll Shelby began thinking about an eventual successor to the AC Cobra. A couple of prototypes were built, but when Ford and Shelby parted company, those plans would be shelved for nearly 20 years…. more»
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Record AMC Year: 1959 Rambler Cross Country
The 1959 model year was a banner one for American Motors. They sold a record number of cars not only for themselves but also for any “independent” automobile manufacturer. AMC built sensibly sized products that appealed to those with… more»
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One-Owner Barn Find: 1984 Cadillac Seville
Ah, the infamous “bustle back” Cadillac. This 1984 Cadillac Seville is a barn find but one that appears to be in very nice condition despite its years off the road. And if you scan the background, you’ll see it’s… more»
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Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars
Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»
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Only 62 Miles? 1984 Dodge RAM
It isn’t rare that you run into a 35 to 40-year-old classic that only has a few miles under its belt. A vehicle that someone pegged early on as something special to be babied and cherished for future generations…. more»
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Pampered But Thirsty: 1979 Ford F150 Trailer Special
If you have a car with a real engine as God intended, then you are probably upset about gas prices. Nobody likes to pay more for the fuel that powers our daily driver and our weekend toys. Remember when… more»
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Parked for 44 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Race Car
In an era wherein it seems like unless you have a smart phone glued to your ear you’re likely to miss out on the next great barn find, this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette race car proves otherwise. Spotted in the… more»
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Worldly Traveler: 1937 Morris Eight
Here’s a curious little barn find, a 1937 Morris Eight Series I. I don’t believe that I have encountered one before and the seller claims that it is a rare two-seat model. Having traveled from England to Australia to… more»
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Export Mustang: 1965 Ford T5 Fastback
Ford hit a snag when trying to export its successful new Mustang to Germany in 1965. A truck manufacturer over there already owned the rights to the name. The company’s workaround solution (through 1979) was to de-badge the cars… more»
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Baby Austin: 1937 Austin 7 Cabriolet
Built in the UK and licensed in other markets worldwide, the Austin 7 (also Austin Seven) would become the British version of the American Ford Model-T. Its production run was long (1923-39), and the little car was available in… more»
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400 V8 Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1957, the Bel Air would be in its third year of production as part of the generation of Chevies that became known as the Tri-Fives. At 168,000 copies, the Bel Air Sport Coupe would be the third best-selling… more»
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Father and Son Stalled Project: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevy Chevelle quickly became Detroit’s most popular mid-size car after its introduction in 1964. Production exceeded 447,000 units by 1966, including 158,000 Sport Coupes like the seller’s auto. The Super Sport was a series of its own by… more»
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Your Next Home? 1961 GM New Look ‘Fishbowl’ Bus
Nothing really truly defines the early 1960s and beyond in terms of public transport than the GM New Look bus. Its been featured as the background player in hundreds of films, TV series, magazines, and album covers. There are… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mustang looked like an all-new car in 1969, but it still rode on the platform it was born with in 1964. The fastback roofline on some models was now called “SportRoof” and it accounted for a record 45%… more»
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Six Pony Projects: 1965 to 1968 Ford Mustangs
Sitting on farmland in Holland, Ohio are six first-generation Ford Mustangs, beginning with the “64 ½” introductory model and concluding with a drop-top from 1968. All will need some degree of work, and two of them are so bad… more»
