In 1969, there were four tiers of full-sized wagons, the Brookview (Biscayne), the Townsman (Bel Air). Kingswood (Impala) and Kingswood Estate (Caprice). The seller’s transport is a well-worn example of the Caprice-style wagon that may have a running 396… more»
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2 for 1: Pair of Yugo’s
The Yugo was a shortened variant of the Fiat 127 and built by Zastava Automobiles in the former Yugoslavia. With an assist from entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin, the cars found their way to the U.S. during 1985-92 but developed a… more»
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Quality Kit Car Project: 1957 La Dawri Conquest
Kit cars can tend to occupy an uncomfortable area in the automotive world. They can lack the desirability of some classics, while their build quality can be sadly lacking. This 1957 La Dawri Conquest could be an exception to… more»
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One Of Four: 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Frua Coupe
The car under consideration here is an unrestored classic born of a legendary marque at the beginning of the postwar Italian automotive renaissance. It is a 1956 Maserati 2000 Gran Sport A6G/54 coupe, chassis number 2140, to be offered… more»
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Hot Rod Project: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Traditional project builds have many attractions for some enthusiasts, especially when the project in question is an old-school hot rod. That is what is on offer with this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. It is a vehicle where the build… more»
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8k Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The 1972 model year was the most successful for the Chevy Nova in terms of sales (up to then). Nearly 350,000 of them left the factory, an increase of nearly 80% over the previous year, yet the cars looked… more»
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Thirty Years in the Garage: Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk2
Sometimes a car that has been well-loved passes the point where its current owner can put it back on the road. When this happens, many will enter a state of denial, holding fast to their dream until it rusts… more»
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Taxicab Project: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe
Back in 1947, if you wanted a taxi, you stood out by the road and flagged one down. Or called Yellow Cab and they sent one to you. Today, you pull up an App on your phone, and –… more»
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6-Wheels! 1978 Chevrolet Malibu/El Camino
At first glance, it’s hard to tell if this vehicle is more Chevrolet Malibu or more El Camino, the popular “gentlemen’s” pickup. Because of the extended roofline and side windows, the half in front of the first set of… more»
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Backyard Find: 1951 Jowett Jupiter
One of the great joys of this hobby is the thrill that comes on first sighting a tarp-covered lump hidden behind someone’s garage. It’s a moment of nearly infinite possibilities. Hidden away behind a garage in Colorado is a… more»
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Rescued Split-Window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There can’t be many sadder sights than to see an iconic vehicle like this 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe left in a state like this. The car has been sitting on stands in this garage since 1972, but the current… more»
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Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The 1962-64 GT Hawks would be the last literation of the Studebaker car that dated back to 1956. These machines were designed to compete with personal luxury cars like the Ford Thunderbird and – next to the Avanti –… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Many compare the early Ford Thunderbird to the Chevy Corvette and that’s not a fair comparison. While they both were 2-seaters (at least initially for Ford), the T-Bird was a small, personal luxury car while the ‘Vette was considered… more»
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Full-Size Field Find: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire
In the 1960s, the Olds Starfire was a full-size performance car. But as the market changed, muscle car interest shifted to the smaller intermediates and the Starfire was retired at the end of 1966. But for its last two… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Is the fourth generation Chevrolet Caprice a classic just yet? Some would argue it is, especially with its legacy as a police car and taxicab, not to mention the sleepy SS sedan that was a modern muscle car wrapped… more»
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Rust-Free Roller: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Ford’s factories had to be running night and day in 1965-66 to keep up with demand for their new Mustang. 1966 would be the high-water mark, when 607,568 of the cars were built, with 35,698 being fastbacks like the… more»
