Based on a Crosley convertible, the Almquist was a customized roadster with a fiberglass body. This may be a one-of-a-kind car, although if you search on Google you run across at least two of these, including the seller’s car…. more»
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Desert Find: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S
The Mercedes-Benz W180 chassis was the basis for the W180, 220A, and 220S, collectively built from 1954-59. These vehicles were powered by an inline-six engine and available as saloons (sedans), coupes, and convertibles. This ’59 220S has spent the… more»
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Running 400 V8 Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
With the population of remaining 1960s muscle cars slowly dwindling, this ’67 GTO convertible is something of a rare find. Only one of every nine Pontiac GTOs built in ’67 was a drop-top, like the seller’s car. From 20 feet,… more»
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Barn Find Pony Car: 1973 Ford Mustang
By 1973, the Ford Mustang had been in production for nearly 10 years. It created a market niche for so-called “pony cars” that every mainstream automaker got into by the end of the 1960s. This ‘73 edition is one… more»
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Rotisserie Project: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The second generation of the mid-size Chevelle was wrapping up in the 1972 model year. And out of 415,000 built that season (including the El Camino), more than 207,000 were Malibu Sport Coupes, clearly the most popular model and… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In the early 1970s, Nissan beat the European sports car builders at their own game. They introduced the Z-series of little runabouts that were both reasonably priced and dependable (compared to the English autos which could be finicky). Importation… more»
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Rare Find: 1954 Kaiser Special Two-Door Sedan
There are a lot of great things about the old car hobby, but surely one of them is that rare doesn’t always mean expensive. Case in point: this 1954 Kaiser Special. This two-door is located in Gilbert, Arizona, and… more»
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Former Movie Prop: 1958 Edsel Pacer
The Edsel was Ford Motor Company’s biggest product miscue of the 1950s, perhaps of all-time. It was launched during a period of economic uncertainty and the buying public didn’t respond positively. Sales were far below expectations and Ford pulled… more»
2 For 1: Pair of 1967 Pontiacs
Both the LeMans and GTO were part of Pontiac’s mid-size line-up for 1967. The former was the upscale version of the Tempest and the GTO – now a series of its own – covered the performance end of the… more»
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Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit
When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»
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37 Year Barn Find! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Given the popularity today of the Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57, it might surprise you to learn that the biggest selling models were the 4-door sedans. 56,000 150s, 274,00 210s, and 264,000 Bel Airs were built in 1957 alone. So,… more»
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Hot-Rod Possibilities? 1937 Plymouth Coupe
Synonymous with 1930’s automotive finds in the name Ford – they were everywhere then and covered many bases. Chevrolet had a major presence too but it seems that Ford has had survival on its side. How about Plymouth? Perineally… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Vista Cruiser was the cool mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile that had the raised rear “Vista” roof and skylights. Production ran in this format from 1964-72 across two generations, designed and trimmed along the lines of the… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57 were quite popular then and now. With more than 4.5 million units built across three model years, they’re not hard to find today, depending on the condition. The Bel Air Sport Coupe was the… more»
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Bronco Fighter: 1972 Jeep Commando
Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»
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This 3,200-Mile 1976 Thunderbird Is A True Time Capsule
Talk about a time capsule! This 1976 Thunderbird, here on Craigslist near Chicago, has only 3,200 miles on the odometer. It’s like buying a new car, except there’s a part-vinyl roof, acres of red plastic, and lots of highly… more»
