Hudson Motor Car Co. was the first automobile manufacturer to get involved in stock car racing when NASCAR was formed. The Hornet model dominated the sport in the early-1950s when drivers actually raced stock cars and won a bunch… more»
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AMX Package: 1974 AMC Javelin
The 1974 model was the end of the road for the AMC Javelin, which lasted from 1969 through 1974 and two styling generations. Those in the know seem to think that AMC may have axed the Javelin due to… more»
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Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000
In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»
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Field Find Project: 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood
For 1958-60, the Brookwood was Chevy’s entry-level station wagon. They were available as 2-door models which would also serve as the basis for the new El Camino “gentlemen’s” pickup. This 1960 edition has been sitting out in a field… more»
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Abandoned 30 Years: 1968 Lamborghini Espada
I don’t normally get all that worked up about YouTube videos (in fact, I think most “content creators” are vastly overrated), but this one is a different story. The Late Brake Show, hosted by Jonny Smith, recently posted an… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second-generation Corvette (also known as C2) ran between 1963-67 and brought with it the Sting Ray surname. A 300hp 327 cubic inch V8 would be the standard engine for 1966 which we assume is under the hood of… more»
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Parts Car or Project? 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
When do you wave the red flag and declare that a car truly is just a parts car? I feel like many owners of derelict projects often assume no title means no shot at rejuvenation, and for many enthusiasts… more»
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Rock Crusher Restoration: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro debuted in 1970 and would enjoy an incredible 12-year run. The Z28 would morph from its SCCA roots to come with a Corvette-based LT1 350 V8 that produced a neck-breaking 360 hp… more»
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Return To Nature: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
And now for something in the “From whence it came, it shall return” department courtesy of a 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6. Found in the woods of Mena, Arkansas, where it has been decaying for probably some number of years, it’s… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In its eighth year as Chevy’s popular mid-size car, the Chevelle got single-beam headlights for the first time in 1971 (like they did with the Monte Carlo the year before). Besides that – and the taillights/back bumper – the… more»
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Last Registered In 1969: 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban
Before there was the big Chevrolet SUV called the Suburban, there was the Plymouth version as a station wagon. While it was produced from 1949-78 overall, all Plymouth wagons would be their own series from 1956-61. This six-passenger Sport… more»
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Forgotten 10th Anniversary Edition? 1979 Datsun 280ZX
I would love to know the story behind this forgotten 1979 Datsun 280ZX. It appears to be one of the more desirable 10th Anniversary editions, known for its distinctive paint job and other high-end features to commemorate the Z… more»
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Stored 35 Years! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
While the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette only differed in details from the introductory 1953 model, Chevy made several efforts to make the car more desirable to consumers, including reducing the list price from $3,498 to $2,774. There was a catch,… more»
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Extreme Makeover: 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet
I recently had the chance to visit the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida, which is a delightful collection of historic vehicles that all share a common theme: they were engineering masterpieces in one form or another,… more»
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Parked 19 Years: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s personal luxury entry through 1988 (and again from 1995-07). The fourth-generation would enjoy an eight-year run and be the last built using rear-wheel-drive (1981-88). The seller’s car has been in… more»
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Project with Parts: 1965 Rambler American 330
The American, built from 1958-69, was American Motors’ second incarnation of the car since it began with Nash before the merger of Nash and Hudson to form AMC. The final generation of the American ran from 1964-69 and was… more»
