This 1946 International Harvester K2 pickup is a real diamond in the rough. The ad states the truck was a true barn find and was stored since 1968. The current owner purchased it about two years ago and spent… more»
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Along Came A Spider: 1972 Fiat 850 Sport
The Bertone bodied Fiat 850 Spider is based on the humble Fiat 850. It’s a great example of how Fiat would take a plain sedan and turn it into something really special. Sadly, there aren’t many Fiats left on the… more»
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Calling Dr. Frankenstein! 1968 Dodge Charger Carcass
Dodge pulled out all the stops for 1968, telling its engineers to “do whatever it takes” to get the new Charger under 3000 pounds. The result was this “1 of 1” factory lightweight prototype. The patented “Power-Flow” quarter panels… more»
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Florida 4-Door: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Survivor
Even if you’re not a Chevy fanatic, you have to love tri-fives. Tri-fives are Chevrolets made between 1955 and 1957 and are some of the best looking cars ever. This is a 1955 Bel Air 4-door and is said… more»
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Black Beauty: 1940 Ford Coupe
The 1940 Ford is one of the most iconic designs of all time. Whether it’s a coupe, convertible or a pickup, their swooping lines and great styling make them some of the most desirable collector vehicles. This particular car… more»
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Sleeping Godess: 1971 Citroen DS 21
You don’t really have to be a Citroen fan to fully appreciate this car, but it definitely helps. It also helps if you’ve had the chance to drive a properly functioning DS. They are really comfortable high-speed cruisers and… more»
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Parked 42 Years! 1967 Ford Fairlane Convertible
A wise man once commented that, if you don’t like Elvis Presley, “You just haven’t heard the right Elvis!” Similarly, Ford’s mid-sized Fairlane exhibited multiple personalities in the ’60s, with progressively smaller redesigns for 1960 and 1962, followed by… more»
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Jungle Find! 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
This Saint Petersburg, Florida classic needs a big drink from the Fountain of Youth. Rescued from a fern-filled yard, this 1949 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sat abandoned for some time, but maintains most of its original equipment, and if you’re… more»
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Baby Blue: 1959 VESPA 400 Micro Car
Look what reader Michael found here on craigslist. From the folks at Piaggio who have provided us with Vespa scooters since 1946 comes this cute little “almost a car.” If you’ve always wanted a car with suicide doors, here is your… more»
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Nice Wheels: 1930 Franklin 147 Speedster
Franklin automobiles were high end, expensive cars mostly remembered today for their air-cooled engines. Like many other companies, Franklin did not survive the depression. The name was purchased by former employees of Franklin who produced Franklin engines into the… more»
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Bellissima! 1965 Lancia Flaminia GTL
What a stunner! Looking a bit like a contemporary Maserati (for good reason, which we’ll get to in a minute), this 1965 Lancia Flaminia GTL could end up being a bit of a bargain Italian exotic, depending on where… more»
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California Garage Gold! 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Seeing this “before” picture of a California garage, I imagine the conversation… “Fred! Why don’t you get rid of that thing in the garage under the Christmas decorations?” “My old GTO? Never! I’m going to fix that up some… more»
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454 Racer Revived! 1972 Monte Carlo
When this Monte Carlo was discovered in the barn it’s 454 V8 was out, likely after being damaged at the dragstrip. At one time, it must have been a hot racer! Well, at least if the number of the… more»
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Build it Your Way! 1962 Pontiac Catalina Wagon Roller
From a dusty pole barn, this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Wagon comes to market here on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criagslist, sporting an empty engine bay and a seller full of optimism. Thanks to Eric H. for spotting this rolling tribute to… more»
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Brazenly False Advertising: 1965 Pontiac 2+2
John Z. DeLorean was nothing if not puckishly brazen, and under his leadership, Pontiac was one of the most amusing—and successful—American car brands of the ’60s. Not content to crib a Ferrari name only for the GTO, the company… more»
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One Owner since 1971! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Storage Find
This Tampa, Florida classic served its current owner since it was merely a pup back in 1971. Since then it has been driven and pampered and stored indoors. Now you can write the next chapter of its story by… more»
