Large sedans were common on American Highways in the early 70’s. Most stereotypes of American automotive bliss are large sedans. That is no exception for this 1970 Chevrolet Bel Air. This example is blue paint with blue interior and… more»
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The Other Spider – 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider
FIAT’s 124 Spider likely ranks as the most recognizable American FIAT, making this 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider in Goleta, California a more interesting and unusual find. The economical rear-engine 850 came to America as a coupe or Spider… more»
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Barely Modified! 1957 Chevrolet 150 Two-Door Sedan
Arizona and New Mexico top the list for unrestored classic cars with minimal rust. Hot dry air and infrequent rain go a long way to preserving steel. Plastic and rubber parts may distort and disintegrate in the brutal heat,… more»
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Mini Muscle Barn Find: 1972 Opel Manta Rallye
Made by German company Opel and brought to the United States with General Motors in the ’70s, these cars are hard to come by these days. This car was stored away for 25 years by the original owner and has… more»
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Surf’s Up: 1947 Buick Super Woody Wagon
Somewhere someone is going to read the next sentence, hyperventilate, and then pass out! When I saw this car the first image that popped into my head was of a woody wagon parked near a beach with a surfboard… more»
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California Convertible: 1950 Ford V-8
This unrestored original 1950 Ford convertible, located near Phoenix, AZ, is listed here on Craigslist for the reasonable price of $13,000. For a variety of reasons, Ford Motor Company wasn’t doing well financially in the late 1940’s. Some people… more»
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Needs Some Lovin’ – 1957 Lincoln Premiere
I sat down a while back and worked out that over the years I have managed to clock up over 1,000,000 miles behind the wheel here in Australia. In that time the number of Lincolns of any description that… more»
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Stored Over 50 Years: 1934 Studebaker Dictator
After being held up in a barn for over 50 years of dry storage, this 1934 Studebaker Dictator has finally seen the light of day. The seller claims he needs to sell it because he no longer has a… more»
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What’s Next: 1936 Buick 2-Door Sedan
Here’s a sad sight. It’s yet another old car on a flipper’s trailer. It’s amazing that cars like these survive, sitting in a barn somewhere, forgotten. There were cars like these in barns in New Mexico covered in years… more»
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1 of 54! 1984 Renault GTA Alpine V6 GT
Wearing classic ’80s monochrome white, this 1984 Renault GTA Alpine V6 GT may represent the ultimate specimen on the planet, a claim easier to quantify than most considering only 54 were built. This 17,500 mile time capsule in Miami,… more»
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Feeling Cordial: 1937 Cord Beverly Sedan 812
Let me get this out of the way first. This is no longer a supercharged car. The engine was replaced with a normally aspirated version of the Lycoming V8 engine. Apparently, the engine swap was done before the car… more»
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Hail To The Chief: 1937 Studebaker President
Located in Debary, Florida is this Studebaker President. Designed and built at the height of the Art Deco period, you can find this beauty here on eBay. It’s claimed to have only covered 51k miles and to have lived… more»
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Whiskey Pig: 1948 Ford Pickup
It’s all about whiskey and a pig I guess. The seller bills this as a rat rod, but he hasn’t chopped it or done any other metal work. What it is is an old sort of pickup with a pig for a… more»
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Mini Mustang: 1977 Ford Capri Mk II JPS Edition
The Ford Capri is sometimes referred to as the “Mini Mustang”. This JPS Edition is located in Bournemouth, UK and is available here on eBay. Spirited bidding has pushed the price up to £5,000 with just under 4 days… more»
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Not Quite Malibu Barbie: 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
The glitz, the glam, life in plastic, it’s fantastic! Maybe that is the case for Barbie. This 1966 Chevrolet Malibu with fiberglass fenders on the other hand, is waiting for a makeover. Buried in a garage in Westminster Maryland,… more»
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25-Years Parked: 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you could go back to the 1960s and bring back a Chevy, this likely wouldn’t be your first choice, but it couldn’t be much nicer than this one. You might be disappointed to discover it has too many… more»
