There were just 922 Hurst Oldsmobile 442s built in 1969 and this one is number 403. It’s a Texas car that has been parked for a number of years, so there is some rust to be dealt with and… more»
Project Cars
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More Than A Little Rough: 1967 Camaro RS 327
It’s funny how where you live can impact your prospective on the size of a project. The seller of this ’67 Camaro states that it’s not in bad shape, but either they are looking a completely different vehicle than… more»
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Saved from Scrap, Part II: 1987 Nissan Pulsar Sportbak
There was a time when car designers dreamed big and manufacturers allowed those dreams to live on in real-life vehicles. Nowadays, a tantalizing concept is unveiled and the production model looks like a warmed-over (and that’s putting it nicely)… more»
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390 V8 Included: 1968 Ford Custom 500
If you wanted a full size Ford in ’68, but didn’t want or need all the unnecessary frills and comforts of the Galaxie, you could buy the Custom 500. It was as basic as you could get with only… more»
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Running 3 Years Ago: 1967 Austin Healey 3000
I have a rather long list of classic cars I plan on experiencing one day and towards the top of that list is a Big Healey. I’ve heard a wide range of things about them, some praise them while… more»
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Vega Derivative: 1977 Pontiac Sunbird
This 1977 Pontiac Sunbird stands out solely because there can’t be too many of these platform twins left on the road. Sharing much of what resides beneath the sheetmetal with the Chevy Vega of the day, the Sunbird pops… more»
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Massive Hoard Of Classics In Houston
A few days ago, a massive hoard of classics surfaced in Houston, Texas. They were left out in the woods, so they are all in pretty rough shape, but it would be worth taking a look just to see… more»
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Saved from Scrapper: 1987 Shelby Lancer
Over the years, there have been any number of tales about enthusiasts rescuing rare cars from the merciless hands of the local scrap yard. How many of them are true is anybody’s guess, but it sure is thought-provoking to… more»
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Heavy On The Wallet: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster
Holy high dollar Jag! This 1950 XK120 would be incredibly valuable if it were just a regular steel bodied Roadster, but it isn’t just your run of the mill XK120. It features the lightweight and ultra desirable alloy body,… more»
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Soft Window, Soft Metal: 1968 Porsche 911 Targa
Although much bally-hooing has occurred over the sudden rise in air-cooled 911 prices, there are a few variants that are either suitably rare or special enough that their high price tag is well-deserved. The “soft-window” 911L Targa is one… more»
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V8 4 Speed Drop Top: 1964 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
It is hard to beat a V8 stick shift American made convertible as style, power, and fun are all crammed into this one car. This Catalina is a factory 389 V8 4 speed car that is in need of… more»
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Old Grape Hauler: 1946 Ford Gondola Truck
This truck started its life in the Navy and then it hauled Gondolas of grapes out of the Taddei Ranch vineyards for years. The vineyard was subdivided long ago and the truck has sat unused. It’s listed on craigslist in Turlock,… more»
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Stuck in the Hedge: 1980 Ford Pinto
You have to appreciate the eager beavers on eBay. This 1980 Ford Pinto looks like it was sunk up to its wheel wells in the Tennessee muck before being listed for sale. Surprisingly, it looks reasonably complete with the… more»
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British Beauty: 1949 Austin A90 Atlantic
British cars are Jamie’s specialty, but I’ve loved these cars for so long that I couldn’t help myself. This is a 1949 Austin A90 Atlantic and it’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,999 – and… more»
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Cheap Bird–But Is It Inexpensive Enough?
I, for one, like the 64-66 Ford Thunderbirds. I also think they are undervalued in today’s collector car world. However, at some point you’ve got to really, really want to resurrect a car rather than find a way to… more»
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French Barn Find: 1936 Peugeot 301D Coupe
The Peugeot 301 was built from 1932 to 1936. The body style changed some, but the mechanicals didn’t. They could almost be mistaken for American prewar cars except for the placement of the headlights. This one, listed on eBay, is a… more»
