Chevrolet and Ford both have produced a wide variety of trucks over the years for both personal and commercial use. This 1936 Chevy appears to be a 1.5-ton stake truck (without the wooden slats). Once in service to a… more»
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Motor Not Included: 1971 Volvo 1800E
The P1800 was a 2+2, front-engine, rear-drive sports car (marketed as a touring machine) built by Volvo Cars between 1961 and 1973. While its styling was influenced by Ghia, its mechanical bits were borrowed from the 122 Series (aka… more»
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S Package Project: 1971 Porsche 911S Targa
You just know looking at this pale yellow Porsche 911 that it’s going to go home with a new owner sooner than later. The equipment list checks a lot of boxes for air-cooled enthusiasts, including the “S” package, along… more»
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Affordable Project: 1923 Ford Model T Fordor
Although it was becoming evident by 1923 that their competitors were producing more modern vehicles, the affordability of the venerable Model T meant that Ford set a new sales record. It was the only year during its long production… more»
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Parked For 50 Years! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Converible
I don’t know any enthusiasts who don’t dream of opening the doors of a barn or garage to discover a desirable classic waiting for love. That is the story behind this 1964 Corvette Convertible. Its previous owner drove it… more»
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Extended Wheelbase: 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
The Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 was a long-wheelbase version of the popular CJ-7 and was produced between 1981 and 1986. At 103 inches, the wheelbase of the CJ-8 was 10 inches longer than the CJ-7. This helped to create a… more»
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Former Fuelie? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation (C2) of the Chevy Corvette rolled out in 1963 and would spark a three-year run of production number increases. So, the 1965 model year would be its best year-to-date and would be the first (and only)… more»
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Not A Road Runner: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
Between 1965 and 1974, the Satellite (or Sport Satellite) was the top trim level of Plymouth’s B-bodied intermediate that also served as the Belvedere and Road Runner. The best-selling era of the Satellite was during the redesign period of… more»
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33k Mile Mopar Project: 1959 Plymouth Fury
In the late 1950s, Chevrolet had the Impala, Ford had the Galaxie 500, and Plymouth had the Fury. All were nicely trimmed mainstream, full-size automobiles (the Big 3’s compacts wouldn’t arrive until 1960). This 1959 Plymouth Fury spent many… more»
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Ford Heavy Estate Sale November 30 In Northern Virginia
It seems that old cars are like mice. If you see one, chances are there are more around the corner. For some collectors, one car quickly becomes two. A new opportunity presents itself just when you were getting bored… more»
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Carport Find: 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30
After an absence of three years, the iconic Hurst/Olds returned to Oldsmobile’s product lineup in 1979. Unlike its predecessors, the company produced this new model entirely in-house, although they utilized Hurst components to justify the model name. The seller… more»
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Low Mile Amazon: 1967 Volvo 122s
Safety has always been the cornerstone of Volvo’s business model. For example, it was the first global auto manufacturer to have front seat belts as standard equipment in the 1950s. This thought process carried over to the 122s, which… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
When the company introduced the Starfire in 1961, it was Oldsmobile’s most expensive model. A Convertible version joined the fray in 1962, but the price meant it never sold in significant numbers. This 1964 Starfire Convertible is an unmolested… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
We’ve recently seen a few promising potential project cars emerge from hiding and land on our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1972 Corvette Stingray is one such vehicle. It’s unclear how long it hibernated, but it is a… more»
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English Endeavor: 1953 Bentley R-Type
The R-Type replaced Bentley’s first post-World War II automobile, the Mark Vi. It was similar in appearance and technology (!) to its predecessors, but saloons (i.e., sedans) like the seller’s car had a bigger “boot” (trunk). One of just… more»
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Nothing Missing But The Keys! 1950 Cadillac 62
Heck of a way to start out right? The seller should add, “will need to bring a slim jim and a jumper wire“. OK, so that’s not the end of the world, and it’s an easy enough problem to… more»
