The first-generation Chevrolet Corvette had a good and long run, having lasted ten model years from 1953 through 1962. Chevrolet changed the body up a bit for the ’56 model, making some modifications to the front and taking away… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1938 LaSalle Series 50 Opera Coupe
Between 1927 and 1940, Cadillac had a companion brand for its dealers to sell, the LaSalle. They were built by Cadillac and priced lower as to be the second-most prestigious marque in the GM family. The LaSalle’s were named… more»
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Two Decades Parked: 1989 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins
It does seem like some project vehicles are destined to sit for extended periods, even after changing hands more than once with different owners Is it a curse? Or simply the case of a vehicle that’s attractive enough to… more»
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Big Red: 1987 Ford F-350
What’s big and red and can bring tons of goodies to anyone’s house? Why, this 1987 Ford F-350, of course! No need to drive to the North Pole for this toy-hauler, though: it’s located in Tumacacori, Arizona, and advertised… more»
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Rust-Free Bargain! 1975 Jensen-Healey JH5
Rust-free. Lotus DOHC engine. Getrag 5-speed transmission. Convertible top. Not just one, but two famous and storied manufacturer names. How can you not love the later model Jensen-Healey JH5? Apparently, not everyone feels the same way, because this car… more»
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Rolling Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
In line with the industry movement toward mid-size muscle cars, Chevy promoted the Chevelle SS396 to series status in 1966. Two versions of the big-block motor would be offered, depending on how much oomph you wanted. This ’67 SS… more»
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EV For RVs! Ever Heard Of A Zzipper?
This somewhat odd-looking machine is actually a prototype for an electric vehicle (EV) produced in the early 1990s by the Sebring Auto-Cycle Company in Sebring, Florida. It turns out a few production machines were made as well. This one… more»
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Upscale Barn Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande
The Grande was launched in 1969 as an uptown version of the Ford Mustang. It was successful enough to remain part of the line-up through 1973 when the company retired the first generation of the pony car. The subcompact… more»
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390 V8 Garage Find: 1968 Mercury Cyclone
The Cyclone was a performance car marketed by Mercury from 1964-71. At first it was a compact, then later an intermediate. In the late 1960s, it was positioned between the Cougar and Marauder for those buyers wanting some muscle,… more»
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Nevada Baked Project: 1963 Corvette
Coming to us courtesy of reader Rex M. is this sun-baked 1963 Corvette convertible located in Mesquite, Nevada. The seller is asking $20,000 for this early second-generation Corvette and has advertised it here on craigslist. Let’s look a little… more»
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Early Subcompacts: Trio of Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan was a small, American car built in England from 1953-61. While being sold as a Nash, it also was peddled as a Hudson after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors. And later it was… more»
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Yard Find! 1969 Mustang 4-Speed
Even back in 1969, cars in the US tended to be produced with automatic transmissions, which makes this four-speed equipped, air-conditioned 1969 Mustang SportsRoof (Ford’s term for a fastback roofline) just a little bit more special. It’s listed for… more»
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Original 401: 1965 Buick Wildcat
The owner of this 1965 Buick Wildcat recently found it hidden away in a barn. A close inspection revealed a structurally sound classic that would make a rewarding and straightforward restoration project. He has coaxed its original V8 back… more»
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Sow’s Ear To Silk Purse? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Gotta like before and after pics. Now we’re not talking about turning a sow’s ear into a silk purse exactly but there is something transformative around giving a barn find a bath and seeing what’s under all of that… more»
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48k Mile Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac LeMans
Pontiac introduced its first compact in 1961, the Tempest, of which the LeMans was the top trim edition. By 1964 it was promoted to intermediate status where it stayed as part of the line-up through 1981. The seller refers… more»
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Cheap Project? $3,500 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
For a time in the late 1970s, Pontiac couldn’t build enough Trans Am’s, thanks to the popularity of the Smokey and the Bandit movie of 1977. They were part of the second-generations Firebirds which were built from 1970-81. The… more»
