The era in which Volkswagen Beetles were modified with a “woody” body over the rear quarters has long since passed, and relatively few remain in road-going condition today. The seller claims this example was one of a handful converted… more»
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Needs Restoring: 1979 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds W30
In 1979, after a three year period without the option, you could order a Hurst/Olds option for your Cutlass Calais. The option was $2,054 above the Cutlass Calais cost and 2,499 were built. This was the first Hurst/Olds built entirely… more»
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Oval Window Rag Top: 1956 VW Beetle
This 1956 Volkswagen Beetle is a desirable oval window example, which denotes its status as an early model with many of the details enthusiasts tend to swoon over. This one even comes with the period-cool sliding canvas sunroof and… more»
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Rusty But Worthy: 1963 BMW 3200
Among BMW’s most collectible models, the classic E9 coupe gets more than its fair share of enthusiast attention. The earlier BMW 3200 seen here was produced in far lower numbers (less than 600) and shares more than a few… more»
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Last Gasp: 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom
This isn’t just the last generation of the Hudson Hornet, this 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom is from Hudson’s last year in existence as a car company. It sounds like it has been a southwest car and it’s now located… more»
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Canadian Badges: 1950 Ford F-68
Some of you old Ford pickup guys may have looked at that title and thought, “What’s an F-68?” You wouldn’t be alone. This is really just an F-3 from north of the border. Found here on eBay, this one… more»
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Sitting Since 1974: 1969 Ford Country Sedan
Sometimes you will look at a particular car and wonder what the story is behind it, and how it has eventually gotten to the stage that it has. This Ford Country Sedan is just such a car. Built in… more»
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$1,600 or Offer! 1955 Nash Rambler Cross Country
Most of us know that as of May 1, 1954, Nash + Hudson = AMC. Sometimes it’s confusing as to what to call some of the Nash, Hudson, and/or AMC cars of that era, especially those right at the… more»
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Sportabout Project: 1976 AMC Hornet
As a newly-minted wagon owner, I still can’t get it out of my head that products like AMC’s Sportabout were literally years ahead of their time – and unfortunately, the very movement that AMC ushered in with daily-drivable 4WD… more»
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The Other Fox Body: 1983 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
The Mercury Capri is seen far less frequently than its Fox-body twin, the Ford Mustang. Even harder to find are the desirable RS cars, equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 motor, otherwise found in the Mustang GT. This Capri… more»
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California Corona: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II
Toyota had a misstep or two when they tried to break into the U.S. market by bringing over a woefully-underpowered car. With under 600 sales a year in 1961, they concentrated on their Land Cruiser until 1964. The car… more»
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First Year Find: 1974 Fiat X1/9
While America was winding down their muscle car era with gas crisis, emissions, and crash safety concerns, Italy had whipped up a unique little mid-engine sports car that handled each of those issues. 1974 was the first year America… more»
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Miami Vice Tribute: Ferrari Daytona Spyder Replica
I’m still not sold on the virtues of replicas of high-dollar sportscars, as so few ever come close to resembling the real thing. That being said, I’ve been open to kits that use the iconic body with some sort… more»
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Stovebolt Beauty: 1931 Chevrolet Truck
With a beautiful blue color to match the beautiful blue sky, this 1931 Chevrolet Model 114, 1-1/2 ton truck is located in equally-beautiful Tempe, Arizona. That’s a lot of beautiful. This tough truck can be found here on Craigslist… more»
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Blue Plate Special: 1978 Lancia Beta
This sad 1978 Lancia Beta may seem like a slice of barn find exotica, but it’s actually a fairly basic front-driver with tired cosmetics and a limited aftermarket for spares. Listed for $1,050 somewhere near Sacramento, it’s claimed… more»
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First $2,500 Takes It: 1972 VW Fastback
This dirt-cheap 1972 Volkswagen Fastback strikes me as a case of California’s heavy-handed emissions laws forcing the owner to cut his losses and move on. For $2,500, it comes with a host of upgrades and although the seller mentions… more»
