There is a saying that is common both in the military and disaster prepping communities concerning the importance of redundancy: “Two is one. One is none.” The idea is that you should always have two of something important is… more»
Project Cars
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Is This Project a Drag? 1968 Pontiac LeMans
If you squint hard enough, you can almost see this car screaming down the quarter mile. Here’s your chance to own a drag racing car and finish it with your own style. For sale here on craigslist in Post… more»
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Don’t Overlook Me: 1974 Jensen-Healey
Pity the poor Jensen-Healey, the overlooked British sports car. Much of this, I think, has to do with being born too late; like the unloved Triumph TR7 of a few years later, its purely ’70s style lacks the olde-world… more»
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Raconteur’s Delight: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
Have you ever come across an ad for a car that is so engrossing that it persuades you to overlook what a monumentally bad decision buying the car would be? That’s where I find myself with this 1974 Toyota… more»
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What is Rarity? 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe
You have all heard the old adage “Don’t buy the story. Buy the car.” Well, that old adage is harder to live by since the rise of the documentation you can order for select types of cars. So many… more»
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Lean and Clean: 1979 Mazda RX-7
Most people know that Mazda didn’t invent the rotary engine, and most people know that they weren’t the first company to put them in a production vehicle. But, most of us automatically connect those two dots whenever anyone says… more»
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The One That Started It All: 1952 MGTD
Certain cars are considered milestones in automotive history. Nearly all cars produced are designed solely for transportation from point A to point B. However, some cars are more than just transportation. The Milestone Car Society (the organization has since… more»
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$2,500 Three Pack: Packard Hearse and Sedans
A classic hearse may be a slightly strange or ominous vehicle to take on as a project, but the Packard Henney converted ambulances and hearses are sleek looking wagons, that aren’t that common to see running, or otherwise. The… more»
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Wide Track 4 Speed: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Ever since I was a little kid, I have always been looking for rare and unique automobiles anywhere and everywhere. I remember taking Collector Car Trader magazines with me to elementary school and perusing through them before class started…. more»
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Rare H-Body: 1978 Buick Skyhawk
We still see the Chevy Monza pop up for sale every so often, but its platform mate – the Buick Skyhawk seen here – is spotted far less frequently. The seller claims it wears original paint, and retains its… more»
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Easy Project? 1965 Oldsmobile F-85
Back when different General Motors brands were easily discernible from one another, Oldsmobile frequently had designs that were quite different from their counterparts. Although from a distance this car is easily identifiable as a GM product, it would be… more»
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Some Assembly Required: Tri-Magnum Project
Way back, when dinosaurs were kings, we were a very handy nation. Without 87,000 channels on TV, other distractions occupied our time. One of the biggest distractors were do it yourself magazines, such as Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, and… more»
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On Road or Off: 1971 Empi Sportster
Dune buggy kits are not hard to find, but genuine Empi builds are generally more desired by purveyors of these VW-powered on- and off-roaders. This 1971 example is a Southern California survivor, with a dry chassis and only some… more»
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One Of A Kind: 1935 GMC Northern Pacific Van
As a car collector and writer, I try to think outside the box when it comes to writing and finding vehicles; my mission is to find the rare and unusual in the automotive world. This 1935 GMC Railway Van not… more»
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No Screaming Chicken: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
When I was in junior high and high school, I always had a copy of a car magazine hidden under my textbook in class. I had a terminal case of car lust, but at least I was patriotic about… more»
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One Owner, Lots Of Parts! 1963 Triumph TR4
More often than not, when I’ve purchased a car I’ve tried to reconstruct whatever history I can find out about the car. Not to worry with this car, as it’s being sold by a dealer who purchased the car… more»
