Back in the 1970s, AMC hired famed fashion Oleg Cassini to help dress up its cars to attract a younger, hipper audience. AMC had already done this on the Hornet, Gremlin and Javelin and the Matador would be next…. more»
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Suicide Doors! 1952 Studebaker Commander
The year 1952 would be the 100th anniversary of when Studebaker built their first covered wagons. In just another 20 years, they would be the largest horse-drawn vehicle builder in the world. They began transitioning to the “new-fangled” automobile… more»
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Garage Find: Little Used 1965 Imperial Crown
The Imperial was Chrysler’s weapon in the luxury car segment dominated by Cadillac and Lincoln. While it once carried Chrysler badging, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955. It would continue in this manner until… more»
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Cabbage Patch Find: 1966 Land Rover IIA
Well, this is a go-anywhere, off-road, kind of vehicle so it’s sorta pictured correctly. But I imagine that this 1966 Land Rover never figured that it would give it up in a garden of all places. Let’s see if… more»
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This 1963 Triumph TR3 Barn Find is Better Than Average
Now here’s an excellent opportunity for British roadster fans. This 1963 Triumph TR3 is in a no-reserve eBay auction, with bidding currently at $6,600 but sure to go higher. Why? It’s in better than average condition, documented in excellent… more»
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Treasure Trove: BMW E Series Convertibles and Parts
Most automobile collectors migrate to one brand, type, or style of car. In this case, the collector is/was into BMW E Series cars, particularly the E30. These cars were in production from 1982-94. There are five E30 325i convertibles… more»
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Dusty Barn Find: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve said it before and I will say it again. The most expensive Corvette is a project third generation Corvette! This car is sitting in a garage in Paso Robles, California about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco…. more»
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2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak With Zero Miles!
The 2010 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak is a relatively unassuming looking vehicle designed for serious competition use. It is also a modern classic that is coveted by serious performance enthusiasts. This car was placed into storage when it was… more»
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1 of 1,774: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
The Dodge Boys introduced the Challenger for 1970, sharing a new pony car platform with Plymouth’s redesigned Barracuda. Both were hot looking cars and could be had in wild colors with large engines. The 1971 Challenger would be little… more»
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Original Owner: 1966 Pontiac GTO Project
The Pontiac GTO is generally credited with starting the muscle car movement in the mid-1960s, and some may contest that claim. But all GM divisions except Cadillac would get in on the action as well as most every other… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1961 MGA 1600
Motorheads born in the era of this 1961 MGA 1600 will probably admit to having the best Erector Set in their neighborhood, even accumulating all the sets of the non-mechanically inclined kids. This MGA is an ultimate Erector Set… more»
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440-Powered 1972 Jensen Interceptor Project
The Jensen Interceptor was a relatively low volume grand touring machine that was built in England for more than a decade. The cars relied on engines and transmissions from Chrysler for propulsion. Some 6,407 of them were produced in… more»
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Tempting Garage Find: 1953 MG TD
Should the devil come to my door to try and tempt me, there is no question he would come in the form of this 1953 MG TD with British Racing Green and Black fenders and running boards. Maybe I’d… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Dodge Charger Project
In 1969, Dodge added the 500 to its Charger series. Their goal was to have an equivalent to Ford’s Torino Talladega model (NASCAR). Like its Blue Oval competitor, the 500 had a flat grille and a smooth back glass… more»
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HEMI Time Capsule: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Ok, get really serious about finding all the coins in the couches, get Mom’s oatmeal box of stashed cash in the pantry, then find the other $99,000 and run, no RUN, to buy this time-capsule-preserved 1969 Plymouth Road Runner… more»
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8,523 Mile 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS Barn Find!
This 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS has only 8,523 miles showing on its odometer. How this has happened is a story of tragedy, but we can hope that someone will have the opportunity to add a happy postscript to this… more»
