If you were a male child in the mid-1960s, you probably were a big fan of the Batman TV series! I know I was, and watched it faithfully over 120 episodes between 1966 and 1968. The Batcycle was one… more»
Project Cars
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Rare Sportback: 1987 Nissan Pulsar
When different generations become the majority group in any society, it’s tempting for them to assume they are the smartest, the best, the strongest, what have you. We all think we’re better than the ones that came before us… more»
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One Year Only Bug: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
One-year only models are curious things. Yes, they are unique and decidedly rare, but the audience that considers them special is usually somewhat “narrow.” A few months ago, I witnessed an auction for a rather ordinary VW Beetle where… more»
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Super Car Project: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
What car was Tim Horton driving when he died on the freeway going way, way over the speed limit? One a lot like this 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. Actually, it was a 1972 model that did the Buffalo Sabres… more»
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38k-Mile Econobox: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
In the early days of subcompact cars, Ford and General Motors rolled out their own products. The Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega are two such examples. Chrysler went another direction, using badged-engineered versions of Japanese cars carrying Dodge and… more»
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Nine-Seat 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
Enthusiasts with a family sometimes view the classic world as a “closed shop.” Their options appear limited, and many in that position place the entire concept in the too-hard basket. However, this 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon rides to their… more»
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Dusty Garage Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210
In 1956, the 210 was Chevrolet’s mid-size series, sandwiched between the 150 and Bel Air. The seller is undecided whether this garage find is a 210 or a Bel Air, so we’re going with the former. The 210 2-door… more»
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Save it from the Crusher! 1974 Ford Gran Torino
The Torino nameplate replaced the Fairlane in the late 1960s as Ford’s mid-size automobile. It remained in production through 1976 and may be best remembered as the “Striped Tomato” in the 1970s Starsky & Hutch TV series. The seller… more»
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Super Rare Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty
Pontiac performance began well before the vaunted 1964 GTO, and key evidence rests in this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty. The 1 of 162 special-order unit wears an aluminum hood, front and rear bumpers, and inner and outer fenders,… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
I always appreciate candor from sellers and admire those who don’t portray their classic as something it isn’t. However, I had a wry smile when I read the description of this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, with the seller boldly stating… more»
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Fastback Find: 1967 Ford Mustang GT 289 4-Speed
Hiding in this garage is an extremely promising project candidate. Almost any First Generation Mustang is desirable, but this 1967 GT Fastback is among the most keenly sought by enthusiasts. It is undeniably rough around the edges, and the… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Project
Competition for the hot new Ford Mustang “pony car” began to arrive in 1967. And Chevrolet’s Camaro would quickly grab onto the #2 sales spot. Convertibles would account for 11% of sales in ’67, but only 5,285 came equipped… more»
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette Plus Parts Car
The first generation of “America’s Sport Car” was in the wind-down mode in 1961 and 1962. A new era of the Chevrolet Corvette was coming in 1963 and would carry the “Sting Ray” sub-name. The seller has a pair… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4
One of my habits when writing about a car for Barn Finds is to run a search to make sure it hasn’t recently come up on the website. This 1972 Chevrolet Blazer has not, but I did discover that I’ve written… more»
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Well-Used Wagon: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is known to be an incredibly durable machine. Overbuilt from the factory, it has been used by privateers and businesses alike to be put through grueling conditions, from simply the rigors of daily driving to acting… more»
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EV Conversion Reversal: 1994 Lotus Esprit S4
This 1994 Lotus Esprit S4 is back from the brink: no, it wasn’t on the verge of being salvaged or donated to a nonprofit; it was one of the many sports cars that was almost converted to an electric… more»
