The phenomenon that later became known as the Tri-Five craze wrapped up near the end of 1957, but not before producing three years of memorable Chevys, all of which remain sought-after commodities in collector circles to this day. The… more»
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V8 Lottery: 1955 Ford F-100
Round ’em up, move ’em out …. sorry, I’ve been on vacation in cattle country, but that describes the approach to the sale of this nice F-100, packed in among a few others of its kind at the seller’s… more»
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Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne
For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»
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Land Speed Racer Project: 1931 Pierce-Arrow
Some listings are straightforward. This one definitely isn’t. Up for auction on eBay is what’s described as a 1931 Pierce-Arrow land speed race car, currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it reads more like a piece of lost… more»
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Older Restoration: 1958 Fairmont M9 Speeder
Two railroad-related finds in a week?! I’m just getting ready for angry comments about this not being “Railroad Finds,” but Barn Finds, where all good and dusty vehicles are American muscle car-related, and that’s it. Well, this is how… more»
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Numbers-Matching Droptop: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Though this 1971 Dodge Challenger seems like excellent project material, it’s also the type of car that I’d hate to be the next owner of, simply because this is one of those E-Bodies that trying to decide what to… more»
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Two-Seater: 1969 Honda Z50A With Sidecar
I’m not sure if the founders of the World Sidecar Championship had a Honda 50 in mind when they started their organization in 1949. Yeah, let’s just say they didn’t. This 1969 Honda Z50A K1 with sidecar is listed… more»
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One of 150 Made: Voegele Industries 1969 Amante GT
If you want to build a kit car today, what would you build? That term has taken on new meaning compared to the boom times for kit builders in the 60s and 70s when manufacturers of DIY kits were… more»
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Rustoration Project! 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
Webster’s Dictionary: Rust. 1: a reddish substance that forms on iron or some other metal, usually when it comes in contact with moisture or air … aka almost any old, neglected Alfa Romeo. This photo should nestle right next to… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The 1971-72 Pontiac Grand Prix’s rode on the same platform as the 1969-70s. But the big change was at the front end, where the car went from quad to dual headlights (the same approach used by the Chevy Monte… more»
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Records From New: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
This Pontiac Bonneville SSE is not what immediately comes to mind when imagining 90s-era performance sedans. And, by most accounts, it wasn’t worth the cost premium compared to what you got with the package. But when stacked up against… more»
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Original Hemi: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
Although we’ve seen plenty of cars crossing our desks that have emerged from garages and barns, we sometimes see classics with slightly more left-field backgrounds. This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is a perfect example, having recently returned to North… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few project cars generate excitement quite like a Jaguar E-Type, and this 1967 Jaguar XK-E Roadster Series 1.5 looks like the sort of long-stalled restoration that could tempt an ambitious British car enthusiast. Located in San Diego, California, this… more»
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Restore, or Parts? 1937 Graham Supercharged Four-Door Sedan
Graham, along with several of its peers, limped into the latter years of the Great Depression with slender earnings and a tattered balance sheet. Financial distress encouraged creative maneuvers – all in the name of staying alive. Competitors became… more»
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Turbo Project: 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix ASC McLaren
As many of us know, just because a car is rare, does not make it valuable. Sadly, this adage of the car hobby sometimes has unintended consequences, and a truly special car still can’t escape the clutches of low… more»
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By the Barn Find: 1970 Porsche 911
Hard to believe this still happens, but yes, vintage Porsche 911s are still left outside under a wet tarp for unknown reasons. This particular car supposedly even had its mechanical bits rebuilt prior to being left outside. It’s hard… more»
