“The Bond car” offers perhaps no greater evidence that the right movie placement can make a car legendary for generations. The Bullitt Mustang, the Aston Martin DB6 – regardless of what they were like to drive, their presence on… more»
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22,457 Miles: Barn Find 1962 Chrysler Imperial
This 1962 Chrysler Crown Imperial coupe is a recent discovery, as it has sat in storage since 1985. Like so many other stories about the self-storage facility hiding a forgotten classic car, it’s difficult not to imagine the slightly… more»
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Hurricane Engined: 1958 Willys Jeep
Sometimes old cars have expressions, just like pets or people. This one seems to be saying “I want to work some more!” It’s offered by the same seller that has the 1973 Corvette listed in another post, located in… more»
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So You Want A Corvette? 1973 That Needs Everything
Well, it is a Corvette. However, let’s just say it’s not the nicest one I’ve ever seen. Still, it could be rebuilt–and right now it’s being auctioned at $510 here on eBay without a reserve! This piece of yellow fantastic… more»
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Parked Since 1974: 1965 Triumph TR4A
Although the seller describes this as a 1964, it’s clearly a Triumph TR4A not a TR4, which makes it a 1965-1967 model. The last time it was licensed was in 1974, and while there appears to be some damage… more»
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Airplane Heritage Find: 1952 Bristol 401
I have heard the term “gentleman’s express” used to describe Bristols in the past. When an airplane company decides to build cars, they typically go their own route to some extent (ask Saab owners), and Bristol was no exception…. more»
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Forgotten Type 1: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Many things can be said about the Volkswagen Beetle, its history and popularity. Although developed in the late 1930’s the Beetle was a successfully sold automobile up until production ceased in 2003. Known for their simplicity, and reliable drive-train, there… more»
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Caged Cat: 1979 Mercury Bobcat
Like so many other corporate twins, the Mercury Bobcat was simply another rendition of Ford’s Pinto. Over the years, as the Pinto has become more obscure, the Bobcat has seemingly sunk into oblivion. This late-production 1979 model represented the… more»
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Built for Speed: 1979 Correct Craft Ski Nautique
As a boat manufacturer, Correct Craft has one of the more colorful and long-standing histories in the industry. Founded by a New Hampshire family, the company has been located in Central Florida since the 1920s. In that time, it… more»
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Japanese Camaro: Rusty 1972 Toyota Celica
This 1972 Toyota Celica is said to be a recent barn find discovery, and an even coating of faded paint and dirt seem to point to many years of inactivity. As an earlier example, this Celica sports the prettier… more»
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3 For 1 Suicide Door Collection: 1966 Lincoln Continental
This seller found these 3 Continentals at a relative’s house during Easter. The owner intended to restore the black convertible but there is a very nice looking sedan included in the sale that looks like a viable car to… more»
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Free Floater: 1973 Penn Yan Cruiser
Finding a free vehicle can at least take the initial sting out of a big restoration project. This is one of those cases. This 1973 Penn Yan Cruiser is a 26-foot boat of your dreams, if you’ve been dreaming of… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
Having put a 1959 100-6 very similar to this one back on the road, I can tell you the welded and bolted structure of a Big Healey is one of the more complex in the classic car world. I’m… more»
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500,000+ Miles: 1967 VW Beetle
Most sales of vintage automobiles are now handled by dealers or flippers, so it’s rare to find a car being sold by someone who actually drove it back in the day. This 1967 VW Beetle has over 500,000 miles… more»
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Better Hurry! 1946 MG TC At Auction April 26
I’m already driving my birthday present from my wife (actually, I get 3/5 of it, she claims it 2 weekdays), so the fact that this MG TC is being auctioned off on my 53rd birthday is irrelevant. The facts… more»
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Rare 1972 Buick Skylark GS Convertible Project
While I wouldn’t necessarily call this Skylark GS Convertible an all out muscle car, with its 190 horsepower 350 V8, it’s still a cool machine with plenty of potential. They only built about 600 of these convertibles, making this a… more»
