As of late, I’ve seen pictures circulating of the infamous Collier Motors AMC dealership in North Carolina, a long-time dealer that kept the proverbial lights on long after AMC shuttered its operations. The reason I mention it is because… more»
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Clean Up and Ride! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation of the Ford Mustang. Nearly a decade after its original launch, the car was much different than the original: longer, wider, heavier, and more expensive. Sales had dwindled… more»
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Stored 43 Years: 1930 Ford Model A
If Henry Ford was anything, he was a great businessman, with two successful car launches in a row. First, there was the Model T, which sold 15 million copies. And then there was the Model A, which saw another… more»
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Cheap Thrills? 1987 Yugo GV Project
The Yugo. This is a car that has been the butt of more jokes than I could possibly list. For all of its flaws and failings, there is a dedicated group of individuals who adore these little cars and… more»
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Worth Saving? 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
In 1968, Dodge brought out the second generation of the Charger and they were sharp cars, more aerodynamic than their predecessors. They would enjoy a three-year run and sold well. The R/T was the “Road/Track” edition and would come… more»
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Parts Or Restore? 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
This 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix looks quite sad parked in a messy driveway on flat tires, and the seller isn’t pushing it as a restoration candidate – but it does seem complete enough that parting it out would be… more»
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Real Gran Sport? 1972 Buick Skylark GS
Buick has used the name Gran Sport (GS) on several performance cars built since 1965. Buick GS series automobiles were the most lavishly equipped GM sport models in their day. This 1972 edition purports to be a Skylark GS… more»
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Parked For 10 Years: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The seller of this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has owned it for quite some time and is responsible for putting it into the garage one day and letting it sit there for over ten years. As he tells it,… more»
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Parked For 12 Years: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL
Hidden away in the back corner of this shed is a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500/XL that is begging to be revived. It appears that it may have been restored in the past, but it has been parked for the… more»
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Parked For 40 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
This 1968 Mustang GT Convertible is an unmolested classic that has been parked for 40-years. The current owner has coaxed it back to life, and it now runs and drives. The Mustang is fitted with a few interesting options… more»
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Local Auction Find: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Oftentimes, when we see desirable cars go to a charitable auction, there’s a tendency to rack your brains about why the heirs or the estate planner let a desirable car go out the cheapest way possible, with no attempt… more»
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Extra Engines Included! 1967 MG Midget
For the second time in as many weeks, we have an MG Midget for review. Normally, I would space out reviews of the same marque and model but what accompanies this 1967 Midget makes it an interesting study. It… more»
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Recent Barn Release: 1954 Lincoln Capri
Lincoln sedans had some noted extremes in styling when comparing the ’56-’60 models to the very attractive, but staid, ’61 to ’69 versions. Before that juxtaposition, there were the more traditional for the time offerings like this 1954 Lincoln… more»
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14 miles! Dealer Stock 1976 Ford Thunderbird
Never titled, never sold, and never prepared for sale, this 1976 Ford Thunderbird in Brandon, Mississippi sat 44 years at a now-retired Ford dealership before its discovery by Auctioneer J.D. Pass. Presumably going to the highest bidder at some… more»
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Barn Stored For 32 Years! 1977 Datsun 280Z
While we wish every post could have photos like this, we just have to be appreciative of when they do appear. This 1977 Datsun 280Z was parked eons ago for rust repair that never happened, and it just recently… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
The “Fox Body” Mustangs (1979-93) actually sold better than the first-generation pony cars of the 1960s, but not by much. But it took 14 years to do that rather than just six (1965-70). 1985 was the mid-way point, which… more»
