The first of the now-famous Tri-Five Chevies was introduced in 1955. A huge selling point would be the company’s new “Turbo-Fire” V8 engine. A steady flow of customers no doubt passed through dealer showrooms as they built nearly 1.8… more»
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Stored 60 Years! 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
Even though the economy was in turmoil in the early 1930s, Chevrolet was able to introduce a new line of cars, the Master and Master Deluxe. From 1933-42 these would be the bread-and-butter of the division, alongside the many… more»
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454 V8 Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation of the Chevy Corvette would enjoy a lengthy run from 1968-82 and continued to be the only sports car made in the USA. The 1974 model year would be the last for the 454 cubic-inch big-block… more»
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28k Mile 1971 Jaguar E-Type Garage Find!
Once called “the most beautiful car in the world” by none other than Enzo Ferrari, over a production run spanning fourteen years, the Jaguar XKE cultivated a reputation of being the ultimate English sports car. Still today, the XKE… more»
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Customized Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Offered up for sale are three “historical” vehicles said to have been customized by fabrication legend Gene Winfield and stored inside a trailer that may have once belonged to George Barris. Interesting credentials to say the least, but the… more»
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Exotic Barn Find: 1975 Alfa Romeo Montreal
The Alfa Romeo Montreal is one of those rare sports cars that remains somewhat obtainable for mere mortals (who still maintain a healthy bank account balance) while it continues along a clearly upward trajectory in the marketplace. The Montreal… more»
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Garage Find Camper! 1977 Chevrolet G10 Van
The G10, sometimes known simply as the “Chevy Van”, was produced from 1964-96. It replaced the rear-engine Corvair Corvan/Greenbrier as well as the panel van version of the Chevy Suburban. These vans were often customized for personal use and… more»
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327 V8 Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The long-awaited second generation (C2) of the Chevy Corvette debuted for 1963. Almost everything about the car was new including the split-window coupe that represented about half the sales. But the convertible accounted for the other half and could… more»
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Corn Crib Find: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevelle was a big seller for Chevrolet, and 1971 was no exception. The upper-level Malibu outsold the rest of the series and the Sport Coupe alone accounted for more than a third… more»
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2-For-1 Deal: 1970 & 1971 Volkswagen Beetles
When the original Volkswagen Beetle appeared on the North American market in 1949, it had no right to be a sales success. Let’s face it, the car was small, its engine was at the wrong end, and not to… more»
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Airplane Hangar Find! 1960 Chevrolet Impala
When Chevrolet’s car line was redesigned for 1959, the Impala became the premium series. For its 1958 debut, the Impala was the top trim version of the Bel Air and only available as a hardtop or convertible. Fins were… more»
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Show Winning Barn Find: 1969 Saab 96
This 1969 Saab 96 has a fascinating back story and has been stashed in a California garage for 12 years. The seller notes it belongs to his mother, who purchased the car as a lightly restored example in 1995… more»
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Ultra Rare 1953 Aston Martin DB2 Garage Find!
The ad says this is a “garage find,” which is presumably one step up from a barn find. It’s certainly a classy car, a 1953 Aston Martin DB2 with left-hand drive and matching numbers. It’s one of only 411… more»
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Micro-Truck: 1970 Daihatsu HiJet
The Daihatsu Hijet is a cab-over microvan/pickup that has been in production in Japan since 1960. The name, when transliterated, is very similar to “Midget”. The brand was not well known in the U.S. until the late 1980s and… more»
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Double the Fun: A Pair of Triumph TR3As
Owning a classic roadster is something to which many aspire, but to have two on hand means one has graduated from enthusiast to collector. If ever you wanted to become a member of this particular club in one fell… more»
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Garage Find: 1969 Morgan 4/4 1600
There are few British automotive marques with more history than the Morgan Motor Company, and for many their offerings represent the pinnacle of tradition and craftsmanship. This 1969 Morgan 4/4 is located in Los Angeles, California, and is listed… more»
