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»
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1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL R-Code 427 Barn Find!
The Galaxie 500 XL Sports Hardtop was a mid-year addition for Ford in 1963, with a fastback body style and available big engines designed to outdo Chevrolet and the others in the performance department. It worked – they were… more»
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Show Favorites: Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals
The 2021 edition of the Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals (aka MCACN) is in the books. Held in Rosemont, Illinois, the roots of the show go back to 2010. Since then, this has become a gathering for aficionados of… more»
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French Carport Find: 1961 Peugeot 403
French auto manufacturer Peugeot has been in business for more than 200 years, but not in the USA for the last thirty. They sold cars in the States from 1958-90, but weak engines gave the brand a bad rap,… more»
