Though it was the premium Chrysler brand since 1926, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955 in the hopes of helping it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln. I suppose the logic was that adding… more»
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One of a Kind P/U! 2000 Chevrolet S-10 Packard
The S-10 was Chevrolet’s popular compact pickup built from 1982 to 2003. And the Packard 200 was the company’s entry-level sedan produced in 1951 and 1952. For reasons unknown, someone has taken sheet metal from the latter and applied… more»
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Ran In 2019: 1953 Studebaker 2R6 Half-Ton
Ranking among the coolest of the 1950s pickups and Studebaker’s second “real” light-duty pickup after their M-series, this 1953 Studebaker 2R6 is a rare model. The 2R series was important for Studebaker and this truck is worthy of a… more»
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Worthwhile Replica? 1983 Porsche GT1 Tribute
Have you ever been tempted to build a replica of an exotic sports cars? Me either, but plenty of people find the temptation too much to resist. This is despite needing to devote thousands of dollars in labor and… more»
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Original Survivor: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger
It seems there isn’t a week that passes where we don’t see a First Generation Bronco crossing our desks at Barn Finds. The ongoing popularity of these vehicles helps explain that, and some are pretty sad sights that would… more»
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Four Speed Project – 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes the gap between owning a Corvette and driving it down the road proves insurmountable. This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette in Mason, Ohio gained fuel and brake system parts that normally indicate an effort to make a long-parked vehicle drive… more»
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Spare Engine Included: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle demonstrated admirable longevity. It remained in production well beyond expectations when the automotive world and technology had passed it by. It was not many years ago that buyers could find them for mere pennies, but they… more»
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350 V8 Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From 1964 forward, one of Chevrolet’s most popular cars was the Malibu Sport Coupe. After a restyle going into 1971, Chevy was still selling nearly 190,000 copies of that model and body style with a V8 engine. While that… more»
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Top Down Challenge: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
There was a time when you couldn’t have pitched a horseshoe without hitting a ’63 full-size Chevy – Impala or not. Heck, we even had one in our family for a few years. I was young at the time… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford F100 Custom Cab
With classic Pickups remaining strong performers in the market, finding a promising project can be challenging. However, this owner has a great prospect he is selling as part of a collection downsize. It is a 1966 Ford F100 Custom… more»
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BF Auction: 1961 Peugeot 403 Break Wagon
French manufacturers have earned a well-deserved reputation for producing cars that aren’t loaded with luxury appointments but feature excellent engineering and unsurpassed versatility. One such car is the Peugeot 403, which remains a firm favorite in many African nations… more»
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Hey Ho Caballero! 1958 Buick Estate Wagon
I have often wondered what “Caballero” meant. Until now, I guess I was too lazy to look it up. Meriam-Webster defines it as “Knight, Cavalier; Chiefly Southwestern U.S, Horseman“. I can associate a ’58 Buick with a lot of… more»
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1-of-1,208: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
The automotive landscape is fast evolving, and probably no car demonstrates this better than the 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T. In 1971, an owner needed to specify a V8 powerplant in any domestic model to achieve a sub-15-second ¼-mile ET,… more»
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Sunk to Frame: 1967 International Scout 800
To some this might look like a lost cause or a worthless hunk of metal. To others, it is a rare find. This 1967 International Harvester Scout is located in Bowden, West Virginia. It is currently bid to $355… more»
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Utility Coupe Project: 1958 Ford Ranchero
Ford expanded its lineup in 1957 to include a “gentlemen’s” pickup or utility coupe (Ute). It was a 2-door Custom station wagon that was built as a truck. The company had the market to itself until 1959 when Chevrolet… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1960 Jaguar Mk IX
Let’s see: what, oh what, to drive to that state dinner at the palace? The Bentley is nice but so ponderous, particularly when you know that Sir George will show up piloting his own sports car – perhaps with… more»
