In 1954, the 3R line of pick-ups replaced Studebaker’s 2R series that had been introduced after World War II. The most visible change for 1954 was they now had one-piece curved windshields rather than split panes as before. And… more»
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Rare 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie With A Rocket V8
One of 604, the seller of this 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie wagon proclaims, and one of only five known to exist. I’m not sure how one accurately determines how many of a certain car are still in existence but… more»
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Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»
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Low Mileage Project: 1956 Land Rover Series 1
This 1956 Land Rover is a desirable Series 1 model that has clearly been laid up for some time. Details are scarce (what else is new?) but it looks like a complete truck in the hodge-podge of lousy pictures… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
Blank canvas project cars are always good to find because it allows the new owner to let their imagination run riot. They can choose to perform a faithful restoration or to create the classic of their dreams. That is… more»
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58k Miles: 1986 Saleen Mustang Barn Find
When is a barn find not a barn find? When it has been found sitting in a yard rather than a barn or a shed. That is the story of this 1986 Saleen Mustang. It isn’t perfect, but when… more»
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Field Of Project Cars: 1940s To 1970s
Located near Bakersfield, California is a field of automobiles that the seller describes as a collection of project cars. Some are in better condition than others and some would likely best serve as donors for other projects. Twenty vehicles… more»
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Field Find: 1964 Volvo 1800S Coupe
Whenever I think of these cars, a British TV spy show from the 1960s comes to mind. Roger Moore tooled around in one of these beauties as Simon Templar in The Saint. The P1800S would enjoy a long run… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan
The owner of this 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan found it hidden away in a shed, and he purchased it about a year ago. He set to work having the vehicle returned to its former glory, but it is a… more»
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Low Miles 1955 Ford F-250 Barn Find
This 1955 Ford F250 has been parked in a rural Kansas barn for nearly 45 years! According to the seller, his father purchased this truck in the early 1970s when it only had about 6,000 miles on the odometer…. more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan
In the years following World War II, U.S. automakers largely used rehashed versions of the cars they sold before the war. Chevrolet was no exception, as the platform used in 1948 was the same one used in 1941. The… more»
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Barn Traveler: 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler
This 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler had one owner from its purchase in late 1975 to 2013. The Scout Traveler is located in Norman, Oklahoma and is for sale here on eBay. There are 5 days remaining in the… more»
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Stash of 3: 1955 Packard 400s
Studebaker and Packard combined resources in 1954 and their separate 1955 models would be the first full year of cars under the new banner. As Packard still tried to maintain its identity, the 400 (or Four Hundred) was offered… more»
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Black-On-Black: 1973 Dodge Challenger
Dodge would be the last of the major automakers to get into the pony car game. The Challenger debuted in 1970, more than five years after the Mustang began to set the market on fire. The Challenger itself would… more»
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Fiberglass Project: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti was the iconic car created by Studebaker for 1963-64 that came along too late to save the company. But even after the firm folded, the car lived on through five ownership situations that produced the Avanti II… more»
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Lake Lucerne Discovery: 1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A
Every few months, a quick search for things like “cars underwater” can yield some pretty fascinating material. Most of the time, it’s just about a town dredging a local waterway, but every now and again, some solid gold appears… more»
