If you ever needed a demonstration of how a dry environment is conducive to preserving classic metal, you need to look no further than this 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. The seller located this luxury vehicle languishing in a… more»
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Running 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye Project
The 20th Century versions of the Dodge Charger probably saw their best years during third-generation production (1971-74). In 1973, the Charger had its best sales year by a wide margin, which was helped in part by some consolidation between… more»
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Parked Since ’75: 1948 Ford F1 Barn Find
Under the clutter of this Dallas, Texas barn, there’s a 1948 Ford F1 that has been sitting since 1975. As you’ll see, it has been pulled out and dusted off in preparation for a new owner. It can be… more»
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First In NASCAR: 1954 Hudson Hornet Garage Find
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»
