I came across an excellent recounting of misadventure on the high seas involving some 29 Volvo P1800 coupes, ordered by Americans who held deposits on the swanky Swedes. For some of these special-order cars, their chance to carve up… more»
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Turbo Wagon: 1987 Peugeot 505
Put the words “Turbo” and “wagon” together and you’ll generally get enthuaists’ attention. However, in most cases, they’ll envision a Volvo 740 – not a Peugeot 505 Turbo estate. This example is a rare sight on American roads these… more»
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Dusty And Rusty: 1965 Corvette Coupe
We’ve seen some pretty rough Corvettes lately and this ’65 doesn’t disappoint on that front. The seller claims it’s a barn find that’s been off the road since the ’70s. The Crager-style 5 spoke wheels definitely scream ’70s, I’m… more»
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Bluebird of Winter Project: 1964 Datsun 410
In the comments on yesterday’s Mazda 1800 wagon article, reader CoolHluke shared a link to another cool vintage Japanese project car with an interesting story of its own: this 1964 Datsun 410, with the very low VIN of 000128…. more»
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Wiley Coyote’s Car: 1959 Edsel Ranger
Having thrown in the towel on trying to catch the road runner, this Wiley Edsel has been parked for quite some time. With a charming patina, and some neat hand pin striping, this Edsel was signed or named “Ol… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Rough Camino
Desired by many, the 64-67 El Camino’s just don’t seem nearly as common as the later models. For someone who desperately wants one, this could be a possibility, but that possibility is going to come with a lot of… more»
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Missed Mark: 1956 Continental Mk II
How does a car that was once very expensive and exclusive, end up in such a state? From jaw dropper to swept under the rug in a matter of 60 years. This was the Ford Motor Company’s 1956 piece… more»
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Stored for 30 Years: 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton
The Excalibur is one of those marques that sometimes gets scoffed at, but interestingly, they were decent performers when first introduced. Corvette power mounted inside a body more reminiscent of the roaring 20s than the 1960s, a Phaeton SS… more»
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Non-Turbo Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
One of the most significant 911s of the 1980s was the monstrous 930, a turbocharged bahnstormer that challenged even the best drivers. If you didn’t fancy putting your driving skills to the test every time you climbed behind the… more»
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Name Game: 1959 Desoto + Parts Car
You’ll put an eye out with those fins! Virgil Exner, like all designers, had his hits and misses. Misses would definitely be his plucked chickens of the early ’60s and the downsized ’62s. Hits would be pretty much anything… more»
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Former Stereo Showpiece: 1979 Dodge Van + Trailer
The era of custom van building is one that will hopefully make a return to our culture in the near term. Wild, overdone creations is still a thing in countries like Japan, where vans are overbuilt to the point… more»
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Pre-HE + Euro-Spec Model: 1976 Jaguar XJS
This 1976 Jaguar XJS combines a few different letters of meaning for Jag enthusiasts, but the broadest way to classify it is as a European-market model packing a bit more power than its US counterparts. It’s also a right-hand… more»
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Ready To Resto: 1973 Challenger
The seller of this 1973 Dodge Challenger has posted a handful of pictures that will surely get your blood pumping if you’re a fan of Mopar Muscle fan. It’s a barn find stored since ’99 – and seems to… more»
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Three Canadian Acadians Plus A Nova
There are three Acadians in this picture and another one still in the barn. This listing is fantastic for many reasons, only one of which is the collection of vehicles and parts. It is a must read for the… more»
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Vote For Your Choice: Bronco Or Blazer Project?
We have two different red (ish) and white early SUV projects here, but they have some similarities as well. In corner number 1, we have the 1969 Ford Bronco project is listed for sale here on eBay with an opening… more»
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Found Under The Barn: 1958 Corvette
Famously and not far from here, a cyclone dropped a house on an old lady. This ol’ gal had very nearly the same experience… One minute you’re resting in the barn and the next thing you know, a tree… more»
