I can picture this Duetto wafting along the B-roads of Oxfordshire countryside on a beautiful summer evening, bathed in late evening sunshine. Outside of that idyllic scenario though, these are perilous to own in the UK because we salt… more»
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Same Owner for 50 Years: 1947 MG TC
A long-term ownership history is desirable when choosing a classic to park in your garage. That is the story behind this 1947 MG TC, with the current owner serving as its custodian for over fifty years. It has spent… more»
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One Owner Turbo: 1988 Ford Thunderbird
The subtle hood scoops immediately indicate that this 1988 Ford Thunderbird is something fairly special. The first owner sought to combine luxury and performance, ordering this classic with the optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood. By ticking the… more»
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Rhode Island Find: 1964 Greyhound Glide-A-Ride
What do you do when you have to haul a lot of sightseers around the 700-acre 1964 World’s Fair? You don’t want diesel smoke, you can’t drive anything very large, it has to motor slowly, visibility outward must be… more»
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1 of Just 947 Built: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO
For Pontiac fans, 1975 marked the end of an era. The 455 HO Trans Am bowed out after a short production run, making these cars highly sought after today. The seller of this example, listed in Kalama, Washington, says… more»
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Nomad Imitator Project: 1957 Ford Del Rio
The 1957-58 Del Rio was the successor to Ford’s also short-lived (1956) Parklane. Both were attempts to market a 2-door “sport wagon” like the Chevrolet Nomad and Pontiac Safari. The Del Rio was essentially a fancy Ranch Wagon with… more»
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Weekend Project: 1965 Mercury Park Lane
On two occasions in the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Lane was positioned as the top trim level of Mercury’s full-size automobiles. The moniker was coined from the name of Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan (Fair Lane). The seller… more»
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Garage Find Euro: 1990 Chevrolet Lumina
When you look at things through rose-colored glasses, almost every barn find appears worthy of saving. The truth of the matter is, it doesn’t always make sense to rescue a car, even if it’s potentially the last of its… more»
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Malibu Roller Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle
General Motors unveiled four mid-size cars in 1964, perhaps in response to FOMOCO and Chrysler going that route two years earlier. Chevrolet’s entry was the Chevelle, which had similar proportions to the 1957 Bel Air (the full-size Chevies had… more»
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True Time Capsule: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Barn Find
Every now and then, a listing pops up that reminds us why the phrase “barn find” still gets collectors’ hearts racing. This 1956 Cadillac Series 62 for sale here on craigslist in Chesterfield is exactly that kind of discovery…. more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Porsche 914 Limited Edition
The practice of manufacturers releasing special versions of their production models isn’t a recent phenomenon. Porsche followed that path in 1974 with the release of the 914 Limited Edition. Offered in two paint combinations, only around 1,000 of these… more»
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Ragtop Roller: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Cougar debuted in 1967 as Mercury’s version of the “pony car”. It was positioned as an upscale companion to the popular Ford Mustang. With a styling update for 1971-73, the Cougar’s migration to a personal luxury car had… more»
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1 of 649: 1965 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
Ford introduced the Falcon in 1960 as its first compact. As a 2-door station wagon was part of the mix along with the Ranchero pickup, the Falcon Sedan Delivery was an easy extension. Instead of side window glass, sheet… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the engine numbers and the underside of their Corvette. In the world of barn finds, there are certain cars that everyone dreams of finding. One of those cars that is right… more»
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Best Offer Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was one of the hottest and most influential automobiles of the 1960s. While a great many of the 1.3 million examples produced from 1964 to 1966 wore the coupe body shell, the fastback is perhaps the… more»
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Unfinished SS Project: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to compete with the Ford Fairlane that had been resized in 1962. It joined the other GM divisions (except Cadillac) that had rolled out their own A-body entries. The Super Sport was… more»
