One thing I’ve noticed repeatedly at my local Cars And Coffee centers around the line of trucks that always seems to congregate near the center of the lot, and that’s how much attention the pickups with a patina like… more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
The Skyliner retractable hardtop was part of the 1957-59 Ford product lines. Marketed as the “Hide-Away Hardtop” the metal roof retracted into a space that would normally be allocated to the trunk. Though it saw more than 48,000 copies… more»
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Carport Find: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT
The 1978 model year was the fifth in a row for the Camaro since Ford reinvented the Mustang and opened the door to Chevy for buyers who liked bigger pony cars. This ’78 Type LT, the fancier version of… more»
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Navajo Interior Project: 1976 AMC Pacer D/L
This 1976 AMC Pacer D/L has the famous and eye-popping Navajo Interior design and it’s almost worth the price of admission alone if it’s in good condition. The photos are small but check out the listing here on eBay… more»
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Rare Roadster: 1966 Ford Bronco
Ford sold 23,776 examples of its new Bronco across all derivatives in 1966. However, the rarest by far was the Roadster version, with only 4,090 buyers handing over their cash. The seller claims only around 200 remain, and considering… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1970 Ford Mustang Ragtop
Introduced in mid-1964 for the 1965 model year, demand for the Ford Mustang “pony car” would soon peak at 607,000 units in 1966. From there forward (for the balance of the first generation), each successive model year would see… more»
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Keep It Six?: 1969 Pontiac Firebird OHC Sprint Six
It costs the same to restore a fastback or a convertible as a coupe, and the coupe is going to bring a lot less when it’s done. That’s Mustang world wisdom, but it has something to teach you should… more»
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460 Trailer Special! 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger
American full-sized pickup trucks set the gold standard for enduring punishment and being sentenced to hard labor. This 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 Trailer Special in Anderson, California won’t win any beauty contests, but the owner-described “ranch truck” features… more»
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Good Starting Point? 1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2
Sleek looks at a relatively affordable price and delivers good performance. Those all seem to be reasons why the Jaguar XKE was a hit when it was introduced back in 1961, with the 2+2 four-seater following in ’66. Among… more»
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Cannibalized Skylark: 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible
The Covid crisis created a whole lot of issues and headaches for everyone. However, for this particular connoisseur of Buick Skylarks, leaving this car north of the border caused no end of grief. It seems that the storage fees… more»
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Great Garage Find: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Although it sports a few minor and reversible changes, this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is an unmolested and solid classic. It recently emerged from decades in storage, leaving a new owner to choose between retaining it as a survivor… more»
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Barn Brit: 1953 Velocette MAC 350
“The company so nice they named it twice.” I just made up that slogan, but it could have referred to either Veloce or Velocette, depending on which era you’re talking about, as the company has been known by both… more»
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Parts or Restore: 1988 Porsche 928 S4
The Porsche 928, sadly, is always on the cusp of becoming a parts car if it’s rough shape. Despite the rapid rise in prices for anything with the Porsche crest on the hood, it hasn’t elevated models like the… more»
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Assembly Required: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
The seller’s father started restoring this ’64 Austin Healey, having taken it apart and reworked the body when he passed away. Unfortunately, the engine was lost in the process though the rest of the British sports car may be… more»
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Worth Saving? 1970 Citroen DS
Let’s say I told you I had a beat-up, ratty four-door for you to restore. What would you imagine? A Chevelle, maybe, possibly some kind of Plymouth. What if I then said, “It’s French”? Would I hear nothing but… more»
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Huge Stash of Classic Cars and Parts
Finding the right candidate for a project build can be challenging, and enthusiasts often chase their tails during their quest. Even if they already have a restoration on the go, hunting through regular online auction sites for parts can… more»
