Ah, Edsel. A brand that became synonymous with failure. Ford proved that the right car in the right place at the right time could succeed, with the Mustang a shining example. Edsel was the polar opposite, and the shocking… more»
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One-Owner: 1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan
The Fairlane was introduced as Ford’s top-line automobile in 1955, replacing the previous Crestline. Its name was derived from Henry Ford’s estate in Dearborn, Michigan. It would remain a part of the Ford portfolio through 1970 although it evolved… more»
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Slant-6 Project: 1972 Dodge Demon
Plymouth launched the successful Duster coupe in 1970 based on the Valiant compact. It was intended to do battle with the likes of the 2-door Chevy Nova. It was only natural that Dodge would lobby for its own version… more»
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Barn Find Microcar: 1972 Honda N600
It’s hard to tell just how small these Hondas are even if I say that they’re just under ten-feet long. They’re about an inch or so longer than a Subaru 360, that’s small. This barn dweller is a 1972… more»
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396 Powered! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
When I was 14, the year this car was built, an SS 396 was my number one dream vehicle. Even though the whole “Super Sport” thing was just an appearance package, it was an exceptionally cool one. This is… more»
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Rare 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible!
Packard introduced the Caribbean in 1953 based on their 1952 show car called the Pan American. For most of its somewhat brief life, the Caribbean was available only as a luxury convertible, the top-of-the-line automobile offered by the company…. more»
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Barn Find Estate: 1954 Austin A40 Countryman
If you’re looking for an unusual project, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more eye-catching offering than a 1954 Austin A40 Countryman Estate. Located just southwest of Portland, Oregon, and offered here on Craigslist for $3,000, this British classic… more»
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Workshop Finds: Three Jaguar Sedans!
We’ve featured a few listings now from the seller in Oregon who clearly either bought or inherited a forgotten workshop full of derelict classics, and he’s posted a new batch of finds with a series of Jaguar saloons. The… more»
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3-On-The-Tree! 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
Beginning in 1962, the Fairlane series of Ford automobiles would be downsized to fill a new niche, the intermediate, sandwiched between the full-size and compact product offerings. The Fairlane would get reskinned in 1966, gaining stacked headlights like the… more»
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1 or 12 Left? 1958 Edsel Bermuda Station Wagon
Ford had high hopes for its new division of cars in 1958. The Edsel debuted with no fewer than 18 models to join Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln. The problem was the brand was introduced at a time when the… more»
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Barn Find: 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper
I bet many of you had a small bike like this 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper when you were growing up and learning how to ride motorcycles. Honda stole the show but there’s something fun and interesting about the MT50…. more»
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Field Find: 1957 Dodge Power Wagon W-100
The Power Wagon was Dodge’s range of four-wheel-drive pickup trucks that were built from 1945 to 1980. Beginning in 1957, the designations W-100, W-200, etc. were created to differentiate ½ versus ¾ ton and so forth (D was used… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Whether then-president Sherwood Egbert really thought the Avanti could help save Studebaker is debatable, but legend has it that the concept of the car was born on a cocktail napkin. Rushed into production in 1963, the Avanti never reached… more»
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Stored 42 Years: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette received its first major overhaul in 1963 (The Stingray) and buyers responded enthusiastically. As to not mess with success, Chevrolet made few changes to the car in 1964. Nearly two-thirds sold were convertibles like the seller’s… more»
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Rebuilt GTO Motor! 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans
The fourth generation of the Pontiac LeMans ran from 1973 to 1977, the era of Colonnade styling that was shared by all of General Motors’ intermediate automobiles. The Grand LeMans was the top-of-the-line model, introduced in 1975 as an… more»
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Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few things in the classic world sadder than finding a project build that stalled due to ill health. However, it is almost heartbreaking when the owner succumbs to their illness and the family faces the prospect of… more»
