Among the many ways European-market variants of US cars are better include lighter weight and more power. The weight savings comes from not having ridiculous steel safety bars in the doors and other nonsense, while the power oftentimes is… more»
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Red Rocket: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
There has to be a catch! Loaded 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire with a 425 Rocket V8, console and tach, AC, power gadgets galore, Cragars, and its running, all for $3950? An actual two door hardtop with red paint and black… more»
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Might Not Break The Bank: 1977 Fiat 124
I’m obviously missing my recently departed convertible. Given the opportunity to pen a column about an amazing Challenger, or a killer Macho Trans Am – why would I choose to present a little, dusty red 1977 Fiat 124 Spider?… more»
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Parked 35 Years! 1968 Plymouth GTX
Aside from the ridiculous wheels, this is what I’d like to drive to work every day. I don’t require a 1968 Plymouth GTX specifically, though this car would be awesome. I’ve simply come to realize that we rarely see… more»
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Triumph GT6 Stash Coming To Auction!
The owner of this GT6 graveyard has loved Triumphs for years, but they have decided to move on to something else. So, they are listing one car for sale at a time and plan on finishing with their GT6… more»
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Safely In A Junkyard: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
To see a classic sitting among the piles of junked vehicles is a bit jarring. Then again, if this lime-green Bricklin SV-1 came in by way of a donation or property clean-out, it’s not surprising to see it in… more»
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Rolling Start: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
If you’re asking yourself “What is the hardest rebuild project I can take on right now, where I’ll have a hard time finding parts, have to completely redo every inch of the car, but end up with a wonderful,… more»
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Shed Find! 1968 Ford XL Convertible
While hidden headlights date at least to the 1930s, a number of late ’60s and early ’70s cars featured a full-width grille with hidden headlights similar to this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. Because most cars from this… more»
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Tii Warehouse Find: 1972 and 1974 BMW 2002s
What is it about cars stored in dark, cramped warehouses that gets our attention? Well, it’s likely the potential of discovering a long-hidden rarity or parts stash, or perhaps it’s just the allure of florescent lighting bouncing off of… more»
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Fins For Miles: 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Are you a fan of massive fins, land yachting and luxury comforts? If so, then you must be a fan of the 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille! These massive American classics have some of the largest fins ever mounted to… more»
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Show Car Styling: Craigslist Renault Caravelles
In what is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime event, two Renault Caravelle coupes are up for sale on craigslist sites in California and Missouri. The Caravelle is seldom seen today, despite the company’s desire to overtake the popularity of the VW… more»
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Hearty Project: 1953 Kaiser Deluxe
Kaiser Motors is one of those automobile manufacturers that tends to fall by the wayside when discussing post-WWII vehicles. This 1953 Kaiser Deluxe was produced in Kaiser Motors’ final year, before Kaiser merged with Willys-Overland. This car has unique… more»
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Affordably Sleek: 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak
A sleek and running two door can often be a slippery slope as they are nearly impossible to deny. Appearing unrestored, and a great start to a classic two door project, this Pontiac Silver Streak needs some love but… more»
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To Build Or Not To Build: 1954 Ford F-100
To build, or not to build, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to buffer, sand and bondo, spending an outrageous fortune. Or to drive this ’54 with all its troubles. And for them to never… more»
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Rare Worker Edition: 1986 Dodge Mini Ram Van
Over the last few months, we’ve written more than once about the emerging classic status of the original Dodge Caravan. As a breakthrough model and the standard against which other minivans were judged, it’s no surprise to see survivors… more»
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Oklahoma Dreamer! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 6 BBL
A leaf-strewn yard in Oklahoma is no place for a classic muscle car that’s nowhere near watertight. This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440 6-bbl resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma and awaits a new owner here on eBay. In addition to this… more»
