Dodge’s sporty mid-size entry, the Charger, was something of a slow starter. Production numbers for the 1966-67 launch were modest, but with the redesign of 1968, they exploded. The 1968 model year would top 92,000 copies, a figure that… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Pontiac GTO
UPDATE – The seller provided us a photo of their Georgia Registration. Cars built on or before 1962 aren’t issued titles in Georgia. Cars built between ’63-’65 have the option to be titled, but arent required. Check with your… more»
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Cheap Wheels! 1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Although the Ford Mustang II is often criticized by Mustang purists, it likely saved the nameplate from extinction. By coincidence, the smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient car was introduced right at the same time fuel prices went up in… more»
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Low Rider Wagon! 1970 Pontiac Catalina
Debuting in 1950 as a trim package, the Catalina would enjoy more than a 30-year run in the Pontiac lineup. It would become the maker’s best-selling full-size series and could be thought of as the Pontiac version of the… more»
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No Reserve, Rare Ragtop: 1963 Alvis TD 21
Alvis was established to make engines, scooters, and carburetors in Coventry, England in 1919. Its first car followed in 1920, called the 10/30. After a foray into sports racing that brought it wins at LeMans, Alvis shifted to concentrate… more»
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Running After 31 Years in a Barn: 1977 MGB
In many ways, falling in love can be compared to purchasing a collectible automobile. Nobody needs a car project for survival. We do what we do because we love the hobby. We also tend to fall in love with… more»
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Tent Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Back in 1970, this Chevelle SS 396 must have been an impressive sight when new. Wearing Tuxedo Black paint (we think) with a matching interior and a 4-speed, this would have been a helluva car. But sometime in the… more»
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Thundrolet With Attitude: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Oh boy, this one’s going to get some knickers in a twist! Ford’s Baby Bird, ’55-’57, is as iconic a model as Dearborn ever produced. But what happens when one gets cross-pollinated by those boys from the RenCen? Wailing… more»
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Garage Find: One Owner 1974 MGB Roadster
MG sold 513,000 MGBs during the model’s production run from 1962 through 1980. With that many cars on the road, over that many years, arguments flare over which year is “best”. Early cars are prized for their spriteliness and… more»
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Slant-Six Workhorse: 1977 Dodge D100 Pickup
Dodge introduced the D/W Series of trucks in 1961 and it would enjoy a three-decade run. A styling rework came in 1972 and the trucks became smoother in appearance, akin to the treatment given to the 1971 B-body Mopar… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
There’s an interesting flip-flop that happens with first-generation Mustangs. The early ones (say, 1965s) have a value premium on convertibles over fastbacks. But the later ones, like the 1969 Ford Mustang convertible here on ebay, carry a value add… more»
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Wrecked Drop-Top: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1969 model year was another banner one for Chevrolet and its Chevelle mid-size offering. More than a half-million of them were built in a variety of body styles. But only 8,443 convertibles came with Malibu badging and a… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1983 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 has perpetually been the “affordable” Porsche. This means it’s the one that always gets kicked to the curb when garage space is tight or the budget is slashed. However, this does not make it an undesirable… more»
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ALCO-Built in 1913: Florida East Coast Steam Locomotive #113
From tractors to railcars in one day? Catnip to a cat! I’ll write about anything weird. Nevadahalftrack submitted this handsome American Locomotive Company (ALCO) steam locomotive built in 1913. (Anyone know what else ALCO made, starting in 1906? And… more»
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Stored Ten Years: 1974 Jensen-Healey Mk II Convertible
The Jensen-Healey was conceived as a replacement for the Austin-Healey but the car was plagued from the outset by poor decisionmaking. Donald Healey chose Jensen Motors – a partner in the production of the Austin-Healey – to manufacture the… more»
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Treasure-Trove Of Lotus Europas And Parts
People are sure funny. Here’s a collection, here on eBay in Hendersonville, North Carolina (home of Johnny Cash!), of a huge collection of Lotus Europas and parts. You’d think that at least one of them would be running, wouldn’t… more»
