The Chevy Corvette barely survived past 1955, but some new styling and the availability of a V8 engine saved a car that’s still in production today. This 1957 edition was once a racer and all that remains are fiberglass… more»
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Motorhome Conversion: 1949 Flxible Clipper Bus
At one time, The Flxible Company was one of the largest transit-bus manufacturers in the U.S. And one of their mainstay products was the Clipper intercity coach, which was built between 1937-50 (with a brief hiatus during World War… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1929 Ford Model A Pickup
While it isn’t perfect, this 1929 Ford Model A Pickup presents well enough that its next owner could drive it essentially untouched to enjoy the classic motoring experience. The seller recently unearthed it in a private collection, and it… more»
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10 Years on Stands: 1996 Isuzu Trooper
It may seem strange, but trucks like the Isuzu Trooper are becoming mildly collectible. Some of you may recall, I had a 1986 Isuzu Trooper project that was profiled on these pages a few times, but I ended up… more»
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Dusty 50-Year Barn Find! 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe
One of the most satisfying tasks that an owner can undertake when they uncover a classic barn find is to slosh away years of accumulated dust to reveal the treasure hiding beneath. For the next owner of this 1941… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1969 AMC SC/Rambler
The American was the last American Motors automobile to be marketed as a Rambler. The 1969 model year would be it’s last in the line-up and AMC decided to cook up a small muscle car as part of the… more»
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1 of 722: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
In 1973, things were about to change for the Ford Mustang. After starting the “pony car” revolution in 1965, the first generation was about to call it a wrap. The car had gotten bigger (and bloated) over its first… more»
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1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size performance car and became a series of its own in 1968. It reverted to option status in 1972 and buyers got it by specifying the W-29 option… more»
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Field Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z Project
Nissan Motors started expanding worldwide in the late 1950s and presented its first cars in the U.S. at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 1958. Two years later they opened a subsidiary in the States and their development in… more»
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Garaged 35 Years: 1974 Ford Pinto
On the heels of the successful launch of the Maverick, Ford introduced an even smaller car in 1971, the Pinto. It was designed to compete against the sub-compact imports from Germany and Japan. Over 10 model years, the Pinto,… more»
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No Reserve 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
When Ford released the First Generation Bronco, it intended to sell 50,000 vehicles per year. The reality is that they never came close to the mark, and only once during its twelve model years did it exceed 50% of… more»
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401 Nailhead Barn Find: 1962 Buick LeSabre
This 1962 Buick LeSabre two-door hardtop is an estate car that had been sitting in the barn above in Florida since 1979. That’s a long time to be hidden away and it has created some work for the next… more»
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Flying Fishbowl: 1977 AMC Pacer
American Motors was always trying to play catch-up to the Detroit “Big 3”. So, when it came time to come up with a new compact to do battle in a fiercely competitive market, they rolled the dice in the… more»
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40k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile’s Toronado would serve as their personal luxury offering between 1966-92. During that time, just four generations of the automobile would be engineered. The Toronado is known for its transaxle version of GM’s Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and was the first… more»
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Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville
Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»
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Travel Top: 1961 International Harvester Scout 80
International Harvester produced the Scout from 1960 to 1980 and over 500,000 units were manufactured over its production run. This example is a 1st generation 1961 International Harvester Scout 80 Travel Top which is the pickup style that included… more»
