When I was young, I can remember my aunt and uncle camping in a small trailer like this one. They aren’t very roomy but certainly beat a tent…especially in Northwest Montana. This one is a Shasta 16-SC from 1963… more»
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Parked In 1988: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Is there a sadder sight than a classic car that has been left to fend for itself against all that Mother Nature has to throw at it? That is the case with this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, and it… more»
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Drop Top Pair: 1967 and 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertibles
This pair of Volkswagen Beetle convertibles are in rough shape, but it’s still a potential bonanza of parts or restoration projects for an adventurous air-cooled enthusiast. The Beetle on the right is a desirable early model, and if it’s… more»
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Confused Seller! 1923 Renault NN2
This Renault has confused its seller, but it appears that it is a Renault NN2. If that is the case, then it can’t be a 1923 model. However, what it represents is a solid restoration project that stalled about… more»
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Half Century Slumber! 1934 Plymouth Six
Not the frequently found ’34 Ford or the periodically discovered ’34 Chevrolet but a seldomly seen 1934 Plymouth “Six” four-door sedan. Barn domiciled for 50 years, this Plymouth is being offered up for new motoring possibilities and is now… more»
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Car Plus Parts: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
This is one of those sales where you’re not sure if you’re buying a car that comes with a lot of parts or you’re buying a lot of parts that come with a car. Either way, this 1966 Ford… more»
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Last Year Made: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Except for the ‘76 Cadillac Eldorado, 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors. Well, at least for a while (they would make a comeback in the 1980s). Oldsmobile built its last Delta 88 ragtops in 1975,… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth Valiant sales were on the decline in the late 1960s, but not because they weren’t practical cars. It was because they weren’t terribly exciting. 2 and 4-door boxy sedans weren’t attracting younger buyers to the Valiant, while Ford… more»
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Georgia Forest Find: 1970 Dodge Coronet
What’s in a name, right? The seller of this Dodge Coronet refers to it as a 1970 Dodge “Viper” coupe, I think that’s an error. It also surfaced on our Barn Finds tip line as a “Super Bee”. Well,… more»
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Shop Find: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Super Sport (SS) option was added to the Chevy II in its second year. To get it, you had to order the Nova coupe or convertible. For just $161 extra, the SS editions got you bucket seats, finned… more»
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Last Running In 1979: 1953 Pontiac Chieftain
The Chieftain was Pontiac’s low-priced model throughout the 1950s. The car was part of Pontiac’s post-war automobile production comeback, along with the rest of the industry. Both six and eight-cylinder L-head engines were available, which believe the former is… more»
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Mopars and Fords: Field of Cars and Trucks
In a field or yard in Sonoma, California, there’s an assortment of cars and trucks to be looked over. They’re mostly made by Chrysler, but not entirely. 12 vehicles are identified as for sale, but only one or two… more»
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Parked For 20 Years: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1973 Mustang Mach 1 ran when it was parked, but the owner does admit that this was more than 20-years-ago. However, it is a complete car, and getting it moving under its own power again might not be… more»
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Early Aerodynamics: 1934 DeSoto Airflow
The Airflow was built by Chrysler Corp. between 1934-37. It was the first full-size American production car to use streamlining as a basis for production. Chrysler, DeSoto and Imperial all had their versions of the Airflow whose aerodynamic shape… more»
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Starting Over: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Z28 stood for “Camaro Special Performance Package.” It was first initiated to replica the cars used by Chevy to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am series. It would become a popular choice from the early days of the Camaro through… more»
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Shed Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
When the seller acquired this Ford Mustang 20 years ago, his goal was to restore it. But other priorities came along – and the next thing you know – two decades have come and gone. The car has been… more»
