Due to disappointing sales results, Chevrolet’s Corvette nearly had a short production life. It would have been easy for the company to swallow its pride and retire the badge, but it showed persistence, and the ‘Vette remains one of… more»
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Flatbed Required: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Hiding in this garage is a 1972 Chevrolet Nova that needs little to return to active service. The winning bidder needs to haul it away on a trailer or flatbed, but returning it to active service should be straightforward,… more»
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1955 Studebaker Commander: Almost Runs
The beautiful design of the 1953 Starliner 2-door hardtop would inspire more than a decade of other sleek Studebaker products, including the venerable Hawk. This ’55 Commander has a sound body and paint, needs some interior work, and is… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1968 Dodge Charger
If I came into a sizeable inheritance, I’d probably need to own at least one of each year’s second-generation Dodge Charger. But if I had to narrow it down to a sole model as my favorite of the three,… more»
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3-Window Garage Dweller: 1957 Buick Century
Buick used the Century nameplate on numerous occasions between 1936 and 2005. In the mid-1950s, it was a mid-level full-size car that had the requisite tailfins in 1957, the year the seller’s Riviera 4-door hardtop was built. It was… more»
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One of a Kind: 1902 Sterand Loco
The Sterand Loco was an early 20th-Century promotional vehicle built to look like a steam-powered locomotive. But an inline-4 motor was under the “hood” that would run on gasoline, that new-fangled fuel of the 1900s. This oddity is said… more»
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Rare MG: 1969 MGC GT
A lot has been said about the iconic MGB on Barn Finds. While there is criticism here and there, these cars are widely acknowledged to be a solid choice for someone looking for an easy onramp to the British… more»
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340 Candidate? 1971 Dodge Demon
In the wake of the successful launch of the Plymouth Duster (a Valiant fastback), Dodge lobbied for and got its variant, the Demon. The little car with the devilish name debuted in 1971 and was essentially a Duster with… more»
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Chrome Bumper Finale: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Until recently, this Chevy Corvette had been a one-owner car for the better part of 40 years. But the last 10 of those were spent in storage, so it’s going to need some TLC to get it going again…. more»
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Nice Survivor? 1954 Mercury Monterey
Terminology in the old car biz abounds. Some of it is accurate, some is a stretch, and some is downright misleading. Don’t get me wrong, finding a ’54 Mercury Monterey, as opposed to the more commonly discovered Ford Custom,… more»
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Four Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
Tucked away in a garage in West Milford, New Jersey sits a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 waiting to be resurrected and loved. The car is said to run but needs love. It is listed here on eBay for a Buy… more»
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Healthy Twin-Cam: 1972 Lotus Europa Special
Undeniably, the styling of the Lotus Europa divides opinion. Some people believe it is an elegant classic, while others find its appearance a bit too eccentric for their taste. However, it proved popular enough to soldier on for ten… more»
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Better Than Ford Then and Now: 1933 Plymouth Coupe
People who are looking for a prewar car in the coupe body style almost always gravitate toward Ford products. While the Fords of the era have positive attributes such as good looks, parts availability, and club support going for… more»
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V6 And 4-Speed: 1978 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
Hitting the market in the fall of 1973 for the 1974 model year, the Ford Mustang II was quite a change from the previous generation of Mustangs. They had changed a few times during the first decade, growing in… more»
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Aristocrat of Trucks: 1937 Diamond T 80 Deluxe
Diamond T, founded by Charles Tilt in 1905, was manufacturing passenger cars until a customer asked for a special delivery vehicle in about 1911. Cobbling up a truck cast its fortune in a different direction, and from then on,… more»
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Parked 32 Years: 1958 MGA Coupe
I have always had an appreciation for the MGA (’55-’62). I think it’s two reasons, firstly, as a child my initial Matchbox car, one of my all-time favorites, was a white MGA. And then in later years, one of… more»
