Of all the cars to find in a dusty old steel building, this Lincoln Zephyr is a real beauty even after its 20 year slumber. Restored in the early 1990’s this Lincoln was used as a parade car but… more»
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M*A*S*H Anyone? 1953 Dodge Ambulance
I was glad to hear the sounds of the Altman/Mandel M*A*S*H TV show theme going through my head as soon as I saw the pictures of this 1953 Dodge ambulance as I’ve had “White Christmas” stuck there for two… more»
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Rare Beautiful Project: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
We have seen a few Kaisers over the last year or two here, and Andrew showed a two-door 1953 model a couple of weeks ago. This 1953 Kaiser Manhattan two-door sedan is a reader classified on Barn Finds, and… more»
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Patina-Heavy Hardtop: 1964 Mercury Park Lane
This is another one of those car names that people seem to spell in a couple of different ways. Is it one word or two? De Soto or DeSoto? ElDorado or El Dorado? de Ville, De Ville, deVille, or… more»
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Cheap To Buy, Not To Own: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12
$1,300 with the option to submit a best offer seems downright cheap for the chance to own one of Jaguar’s prettiest coupes. Of course, it was also one of the most expensive cars to maintain, often with little financial… more»
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One of 500 Cars: 1984 BMW B9 Alpina
Time to nerd out: in the BMW world, Alpina cars are among the most valuable and thrilling driver’s cars to own. Packed with pedigree and performance, they command a high price in almost any form if authenticity can be… more»
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Cheapest Running Example? 1982 Ferrari Mondial
There’s an ongoing challenge among some automotive personalities to find the cheapest running example of an exotic, or otherwise expensive to own vehicle. This 1982 Ferrari Mondial may be one of the cheapest running, driving Ferraris on the road… more»
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Stored 27 Years: 1962 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
Sometimes a vehicle comes along and it really makes a person stop and think of how they can make sure that it ends up in their driveway. Unfortunately, that happens to me several times a day, but it’s really… more»
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Air Cooled And Supercharged: 1932 Franklin Airman Coupe
If you are on the hunt for a vehicle that is truly special, look no further than this 1932 Franklin. This Airman 3 window coupe features impressive styling for it’s time and even more impressive technology. The big air… more»
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Cheap Collectible? Rough 1987 Buick Grand National
Typically, the words “cheap” and “Grand National” do not go together. Though they aren’t yet highly valuable cars, it has been many years since one could be had for under $10,000 in most conditions. While the asking price of… more»
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Pre-Winnebago: 1949 Buick Super Camper
Old-school camper conversions aren’t uncommon finds on these pages, but they don’t pop up all the frequently for sale in anything approaching conditions worth living in. This 1949 Buick Super camper conversion isn’t awful, considering how old it is… more»
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Advertising Age: 1951 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Panel trucks make really fun projects and are great for advertising purposes. You’ve probably seen all sorts of panel trucks restored and/or hot-rodded with all sorts of advertising painted on the side. This specific truck is a 1951 Chevrolet… more»
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Motor Build Setback: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
We do love it when an owner of a classic car grenades the original motor, finds a replacement to hold him over and then sets about rebuilding the original. The seller of this 1990 944 S2 cabriolet had a… more»
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Gentleman’s Racer: 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB
This battered Alvis Speed 20 SB is a recent sale at an auction in the UK, but it’s worth discussing here for its significance and the massive undertaking ahead of the new owner. This Speed 20s were packed with… more»
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Lost in Suburbia: 1976 Datsun 620 King Cab
This is the kind of truck that, were it in my neighborhood, I would absolutely walk over to my neighbor’s and offer him $300 to remove from his property. Can’t tell you why, other than the suburban surroundings just… more»
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Parked Under Pecans: 1986 Mazda RX7
The second generation Mazda RX7 continued the company’s habit of sticking low displacement rotary engines in its halo sports car, and this 1986 model is a first-year run of the refreshed design. Sold by an owner who provides a… more»
