Some people say history never repeats, but I don’t believe that. The vehicle manufacturing industry proves this. The first quarter of the 20th century saw companies relentlessly develop internal combustion engines and the associated technology while adopting newly developed… more»
Project Cars
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Feather Edition: 1976 International Scout II
International Harvester offered a number of different options, editions and decal packages over the life of the Scout. The first generation of the Scout was called a Scout 80 and manufactured from 1960 to 1965. The second generation of… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: No Reserve 1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 Pontiac GTO, and its follow-on ’69 successor, are probably my favorites. The feature that always stood out was the GTO’s identity. They were similar to a Chevelle SS396 or an Oldsmobile 442 but they weren’t – they… more»
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Parked Since ’89! 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
With its forward leaning snout and a new-for-’67 fastback extended across the trunk, the 1967 Mustang looked fast standing still. This 1967 Ford Mustang in Placerville, California has reportedly been parked since 1989! An older repaint retains some shine,… more»
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Maco Shark Body! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s not all that common for a C3 Corvette with body modifications to be seen cruising the streets of my town anymore, and maybe it’s only because I paid such close attention to every one of them I spotted… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Rolling Chassis
It seems inevitable that an owner will have a selection of original parts left over when undertaking a custom build. The dilemma becomes what to do with those components. Some will send them off for scrap, but this owner,… more»
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No Reserve 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Tri-Five Chevrolets will always generate interest in the classic market, whether original or customized. This rust-free 1956 Bel Air is no exception. It could benefit from a fresh coat of paint, but its upgraded drivetrain and immaculate interior make… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1969 Pontiac LeMans
OK, so calling this 1969 Pontiac LeMans convertible a “project” might be a stretch. It has some attractive facets but it has some unattractive ones too. The seller tells us that he purchased it to use as a parts… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan
A car can find itself in hibernation for many reasons, but the story behind this 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan is one of the more unusual. The owner’s father used this classic as a daily driver until it… more»
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50 Years In The Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and they became bigger and bulkier in appearance than the Tri-Fives (1955-57) that preceded them. Sales would be off that year, perhaps due to the new styling but also because of a U.S…. more»
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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 327 4-Speed
Some people view the 1960s as the muscle car era, while others consider it the decade of the pony car. I prefer to think of it as the era of the horsepower war, as manufacturers slotted ever more powerful… more»
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Rare RV: 1971 Krager Kustom Koach
When it comes to vehicles that allegedly only saw a few dozen examples ever made, sometimes details get sketchy and are hard to confirm, with a case in point being this 1971 Krager Kustom Coach here on Facebook Marketplace. … more»
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Needs Love: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition
Special edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and most manufacturers will take a swing at the concept at least once. Lincoln proved it could compete with the best by releasing the Designer Editions of its Continental… more»
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Parked 10 Years: 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback
I normally pass up tips that have vertical photos (sigh) and no engine photos, but an AMC Hornet with two doors and a floor-shifted manual transmission sort of makes up for those two cardinal sins. This 1974 AMC Hornet… more»
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All Original Muscle: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After witnessing the quick success story Pontiac was experiencing with their new GTO, it didn’t take the design team at Oldsmobile long to figure out they needed a competitor, which resulted in the 442 with the first offering coming… more»
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Wagon Conversion: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
When these oddball wagon-ized Corvettes show up for sale, they’re usually in pretty decent shape. The kits were limited in production and it seems there’s a small faction of Corvette enthusiasts who are happy to restore them back to… more»
