Rupp Industries was a manufacturer of go-karts, minibikes, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles between 1959-78. One of the hallmarks of Rupp products was their bright red coloring. Sometimes they would license the likenesses of other vehicles, which would include… more»
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Four Door Project: 1972 BMW Bavaria
In the world of vintage BMWs, the E9 coupe tends to get most of the glory. It generally commands strong money is arguably one of the prettier cars the company has made. Lost within this is the Bavaria sedan,… more»
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Hearse Conversion: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
General Motors has long served as a source of automobiles for coachbuilders to transform into ambulances and hearses. One such coachbuilder was Arkansas-based Cotner-Bevington, and this 1962 Chevy Impala was one of its outputs. Until recently, this converted hearse… more»
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Barn Find Wagon: 1969 Mercury Montego MX
The Montego became Mercury’s mid-size car in 1968 (as they were phasing out the Comet) just as Ford was introducing the new Torino. The car’s name was taken from Montego Bay in Jamaica and would be little changed for… more»
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Series 62 Barn Find: 1962 Cadillac Convertible
The listing for this 1962 Cadillac Series 62 convertible opens up with, “One of the most beautiful convertibles Cadillac ever produced“. Being a visual person, it’s hard to see that vision under all of the dirt but let’s not… more»
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Rare Special Edition: 1967 MGB GT
The GT was a fixed-roof variant of the MGB roadster built between 1965-80. It not only had a back seat but also was a hatchback, something new at the time. We understand that BMC (British Motor Corp.) wanted to… more»
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V8 Farm Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This ’57 Chevy Bel Air sport coupe had been idle since 1969 where it was recently found in a barn on a farm. The property was sold, and the car was in danger of meeting its demise, so the… more»
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1951 Kaiser Deluxe Coupe Barn Find
This 1951 Kaiser Deluxe two-door sedan, known as a Club Coupe, is the first Kaiser-Frazer product that I have covered for Barn Finds, they just don’t surface that often so I’m thrilled to come across a rather intact example…. more»
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Junkyard Adventures: Impounded Classics
With the brutal heat we’ve been having here in Idaho, I haven’t made a trip to the local junkyard in a while, but we had a few days of reprieve so I decided to make a trip out to… more»
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1 of 14? 1963 Pontiac Tempest Super Duty
In 1961, General Motors launched a new series of Y-body compacts, the Buick Special, Oldsmobile F-85, and the Pontiac Tempest (Lemans in top trim). The Tempest departed from the others by adopting a rear-mounted transaxle and independent rear suspension… more»
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396 V8/4-Speed! 1965 Chevrolet Impala
This 1965 Impala has the 396 cubic-inch big-block V8 that would debut during that model year. And it’s paired with a 4-speed manual, which would likely make it a somewhat rare combination. The car looks to have been sitting… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
As the 1960s wore on, Ford executives realized they needed to give the Mustang a shot in the arm to stay ahead of the onslaught of new competitors. That would arrive in 1969 in the form of the Mach… more»
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Florida Shed Find: 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
The words “ran when parked” are enough to gladden the hearts of many classic car enthusiasts. For others, it sends a shiver down their spine. That is the story behind this 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina. Judging by the heavy… more»
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Barn Find 4×4: 1966 Nissan Patrol
One of the smartest vintage vehicles to buy – in my opinion – is an old-school SUV, especially one with a short wheelbase and removable top. The Brocno and K5 Blazer certainly deserve a seat at this table, but… more»
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Sublime Rolling Project: 1970 Dodge Coronet
Chrysler got a lot of mileage out of its B-platform, using it for both Dodge and Plymouth. With the Dodge alone, it provided a foundation for the Charger, Coronet, and Super Bee models. This 1970 Coronet 500 convertible was… more»
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396 V8 Sleeper! 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959-75, the Biscayne would be the entry-level model for a full-size Chevrolet. While they were Plain Jane cars and lacked most creature comforts, they could be ordered with any engine that Chevy had to offer. That included the… more»
