The Hot Rod formula has always been pretty straightforward. The builder takes an older body and fits a more powerful drivetrain under the skin. Most tend to feature upgraded fours or V8s, but I have to say a big… more»
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20k-Mile Survivor? 1960 Mercury Comet
When the idea for the compact Comet was conceived in the late 1950s, it was intended to be sold as an Edsel. When that company went belly-up, FOMOCO sold the Comet through Lincoln-Mercury dealers simply as a Comet. It… more»
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Groovy 1962 Ford Econoline Truck with Kustom Paint!
One of the most exciting aspects of the classic car world is the custom (or kustom) paint jobs that talented artists spray on our beloved autos. From miles-deep candy and ‘flaked gloss to flat black or oxide red primer,… more»
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BF Auction: 2007 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King
Harley-Davidson formed its Custom Vehicle Operation, or CVO, twenty-five years ago to produce limited edition motorcycles that came from the dealership with the appearance and performance of a custom machine. The attention to detail is astonishing, helping classics like… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Datsun 510 Wagon
The 1986 model year was the last time Nissan cars sold in the U.S. were branded as Datsuns. The corporate identity finally took hold in 1987. But some 15 years earlier, one of their best-selling vehicles in the U.S…. more»
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1 Family Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This is a great story of a classic sports car that was well-loved from one generation to the next. Of all the vintage sports models we cover, the original Nissan / Datsun Z-car seems to be the one that… more»
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Nicely Restored: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker DeLuxe
Naming a car is harder than it looks because the name itself is not the only thing being judged. If you get the car and the name right, you have the original Mustang; if you don’t, Henry Ford’s only… more»
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Military Geländewagen: 1986 Steyr Puch 300GD 4×4
Unless you’ve been under the proverbial rock, you may have noticed that more and more once-forbidden vehicles are making their way stateside as various makes and models become eligible under the 25-year rule. One model we see more and… more»
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Late Production Run: 1989 Avanti II Convertible
The Avanti story is one of death and rebirth, told in cycles, from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Although there were many years wherein no cars were actually produced, there was little question that various entrepreneurs and car… more»
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Top Down Cruiser: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom
The era of General Motors’ mid-size cars from 1968 to 1972 was quite popular. And Buick’s entry in that group, the Skylark, may have been the most attractive of them (IMO). This 1972 Skylark Custom convertible looks stunning and… more»
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Grounded Flight: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Redbird
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Redbird was found by Rocco B here on Craigslist. The car is located in North Ridgeville, Ohio near Cleveland. The seller reports that the Redbird has 53k miles on the odometer but that it has… more»
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64k Mile: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1976 Pontiac Trans Am not only looks great all the way around, but it’s also said to be a low-mileage original, with a history that’s traceable all the way back to when this one was new. The third… more»
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Mean in Green: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
When the Dodge Viper RT/10 first appeared on the show car circuit, it blew most every mind that saw it. The Viper was a show car that seemingly went straight to production-ready, rough edges and all. This was a… more»
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Rare Bird? 1978 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle
The civilization of the military Jeep really began with the CJ5, launched in 1955. Before that, the CJ2 and 3 were only a heartbeat above their military brethren. But the CJ5 provided buyers with a slightly more compliant suspension,… more»
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23k Original Miles: No Reserve 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Barn Find
This 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado comes with an interesting backstory, having spent many years protected from the elements in an Indiana barn. The seller located this classic, working through a sympathetic revival to return it to its rightful place… more»
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350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»
