I never criticize reproduction parts because high-quality items can add the perfect finishing touch to any restoration. They also can be essential when certain things are made from “unobtainium.” Ford’s Rally-Pac gauges from the mid-1960s are a perfect example… more»
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No Reserve Dual-Quad: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Rarity and desirability can be two key attributes to any project build, and our feature car seems to possess both of these characteristics in abundance. It is a 1961 Corvette that has spent forty-five years hidden under all of… more»
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Rare Third Row: 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
There’s no doubt that classic wagon project builds are continuing to gather pace, and potential buyers love to get their hands on more unusual vehicles. This 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood probably fits that mold and one of its aces is… more»
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No Reserve 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Barn Find
History shows that there have been several occasions where Ford has caught the opposition napping with a new model. The most obvious was the original Mustang, which broke new ground in both concept and marketing. Another notable inclusion to… more»
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Owned For 40 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The current owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS purchased the vehicle in 1981. It isn’t clear when it last saw our roads, but he indicates that it has been sitting for many years. It needs a total restoration,… more»
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Matching Numbers? 1971 Plymouth 383 Road Runner
UPDATE – This Road Runner was originally listed on craigslist. That listing has since been removed, but the car has now been listed here on eBay in Reseda, California where it’s currently bid up to $8,900. This Gen II… more»
BF Classified: 1974 International Scout II
This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is located in Blanco, Texas which is in the hill country north of San Antonio and west of Austin. The Scout II is said to run and drive and comes with an extra… more»
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Love Them Or Hate Them: 1959 Edsel Ranger
Named after the son of Henry Ford, Edsel was a new division under the Ford Motor Company that lasted only 3 years (model years 1958-1960). It is well-known as an unfortunate failure for the Blue Oval, with some critics… more»
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Original Condition And Owner: 1948 Jeep CJ2A
The Willys-Overland CJ2A was introduced in 1945 as the first full-production CJ for civilian purchase. The CJ2A appeared visually similar to its military counterpart with a tailgate and side-mounted spare tire. However, the new model featured a few differences… more»
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Rot-Free 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
The wagons of the mid-1900s were the SUVs of today. They were the people-haulers, the cars to take the family on road trips. Once very common, they fell out of fashion and were generally used up and thrown away…. more»
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51 Years in the Barn! 1953 MG TD
After an incredible 51 years in storage, this 1953 MG TD outside Vacaville, California could make a splash on the Preservation Class tour after a modicum of cautious refurbishment. Even the bias-ply tires hold air, according to the seller!… more»
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Original V8: 1976 Ford Mustang II
It seems that the seller of this 1976 Ford Mustang II has found his little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. He located this classic hidden away in a barn, a spot that it had occupied… more»
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14k Original Miles: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
After taking the world by storm when launched in 1955, the 1956 model year was not as successful for the Ford Thunderbird. It marked the lowest sales total during the T-Bird’s two-seater era, but at 15,631 cars, it was… more»
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Garage Find: 1971 Porsche 914
Does this 1971 Porsche 914 run or doesn’t it? The seller claims he hasn’t run it in two years, but also maintains that it will run. I realize these concepts seem to run in opposition to each other, but… more»
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Oregon Shop Stash: Citroen Safari, E-Types, and More!
As a wagon guy, it’s hard for me to resist the urge to add a vintage long roof to my fleet. The trouble is, most of the ones that appeal to me are fairly maintenance-hungry machines, from the Peugeot… more»
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Stored 34 Years: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, shedding its roots with the compact Valiant and gaining a platform it now shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Pony car buyers responded, and sales went up by 50% over 1969. Interest… more»
