Mechanically refurbished and running “excellent… per 1952 standards,” this 1952 Willys 4-73 Pickup in Durango, Colorado served one family for nearly 70 years! The sturdy Willys sat in a field much of that time, but accumulated minimal rust. With… more»
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Desert Find: 1936 Dodge Pickup Truck
If only this pickup truck could talk, can you imagine the interesting stories it might tell? There are 86 years of history wrapped up in the sheet metal before us, and yet we know little about the truck because… more»
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8-Passenger Sedan: 1951 DeSoto Custom
In 1951, DeSoto offered two “stretch” versions of their sedans that added 14 inches of wheelbase to the middle. There was the 9-passenger Suburban with a third bench seat, plus the 8-passenger sedan with jump seats for two in… more»
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Recent Barn Find: 1967 Jaguar Mark II 340
1967 was the end of the line for the Jaguar Mark II, which began production in Coventry, England for the 1959 model year. The mid-size offering Jaguar was rebadged as the 340 for its final year, for the cars… more»
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Forest Find: 1967 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850
The Saab Sport was a Swedish automobile that from 1962 used the same body shell as the Saab 96, with adjustments in trim and performance. Beginning in 1966, all market variants were named Monte Carlo 850 as a nod… more»
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1 of 100: 1953 Packard Henney Limousine
In 1953, Packard was a year away from merging with Studebaker to stay afloat. Despite their financial issues, Packard managed to partner again with Henney Motor Co. to build 100 stretch limos based on the restyled Clipper line of… more»
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Bubble Car: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
The Isetta was an Italian-designed microcar built under license in several countries, including by BMW in Germany. Its egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows earned it the nickname “bubble car.” It would become the first mass-produced automobile to achieve 78… more»
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Former 409 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport version of the Chevy Impala became so popular that it was promoted to series status in 1964. Though most any engine could be ordered in an SS – including an inline-six – the rarest was probably… more»
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“Woodie” Project: 1966 Ford Country Squire
For five decades, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. It began in the closing days of the wood-bodied wagons of the early 1950s and stayed around into the 1990s when the woodgrain was just a fake applique…. more»
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Unfinished Business: 1961 Studebaker Hawk
The Hawk and its variants were a staple in the Studebaker line-up from 1956 through 1964. Depending on the models, they offered a sporty appearance, upscale amenities, and sometimes surprising power in a light package – but not always… more»
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350 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The Chevy Camaro was in its sophomore year in 1968, having been introduced to do battle with Ford’s successful Mustang. Changes would be minimal in its second outing, the most noticeable being the addition of side marker lights and… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1969 Buick Skylark
We often see classics from the 1960s and 1970s that are one-owner survivors, but this 1969 Buick Skylark caught my eye. It isn’t simply the sole owner factor that made me take notice. It is the fact that the… more»
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1 of 2,007: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
One of the hottest Mopar engines in the muscle car era was the 340 small-block. When installed in a lighter automobile like a Barracuda or Challenger, it could be quite potent. And desirable enough to account for nearly 217,000… more»
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Hemi Orange Roller: 1969 Dodge Charger
UPDATE 06/12/2022: This 1969 Dodge Charger roller has returned to the market, and it seems that the seller may have fallen foul of a non-paying buyer. Its previous listing indicated that it sold for $24,200, but the owner has… more»
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Moldy Pony: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
History shows that the First Generation Mustang was the right car at the right time, and few models before or since have generated the passion and sales success enjoyed by the original pony car. Ford repeated their perfect timing… more»
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Last of the Line: 1936 Auburn 654
The Auburn Co. started in business in 1877 producing wagons. Their focus shifted to automobiles 25 years later which would be their mainstay through the end of the line in 1937. The Great Depression had impacted Auburn just as… more»
