When it was new, this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda offered looks and performance that would satisfy most enthusiasts. Its glory days seem long behind it, and it will require a dedicated individual to regain its lost youth. It is a… more»
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Early SUV: 1960 Willys Jeep Utility Wagon
Willys is famous for making the all-purpose Jeep during (and after) World War II. The name lives on today as a part of the Chrysler Corporation portfolio. After the war, they began making a station wagon (2WD) and a… more»
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The First SUV? 1956 International Travelall
There’s a lot of speculation and discussion as to what the first SUV was, at least in the United States. Considered by many as the first “SUV”, this 1956 International Travelall is posted here on craigslist in Sierra Vista,… more»
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Keep On Truckin’: 1971 GMC 3500 Transporter
Here’s a potential solution to a problem. You wheel and deal in old cars, or maybe you just have a nice modest, constantly changing collection. But transportation of acquired vehicles always causes a rub. Well, you can buy this… more»
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Airflyte Project: 1949 Nash 600 Super
You know one when you see one! Bathtub, blimp, submarine, capsule, however, you choose to describe it, a 1949 Nash is a definite attention-getter. I have always been fascinated by this new for ’49 design but in a perverse… more»
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390 V8 Power: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
Ford joined the mid-size muscle car craze in 1966 when it added the Fairlane GT/GTA to the mix (GT = 4-speed, GTA = automatic). With an all-new body featuring stacked headlights that resembled the senior Fords, the GT/GTA wasn’t… more»
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Adopt This Cat: 1961 Jaguar Mk II 3.8L
The Jaguar Mk II was a solidly successful car for Jaguar in every way. Over 85,000 were sold between 1959 and 1967. The cars were exported around the world, particularly to North America, swelling Britain’s trade coffers. In saloon… more»
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The Hunt for the Owen Magnetics
One of the more enjoyable aspects of writing for Barn Finds is getting exposure to stories about significant cars being brought back to life by passionate caretakers. I’ve mentioned my love of the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in the… more»
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Fairly Complete? 1969 Dodge Charger
Sometimes it’s a matter of perspective. Is the glass half full or half empty? Have you traveled many miles on your journey, or do you have many miles to go? Such is the case with this 1969 Dodge Charger…. more»
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Euro Spec Project: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
“A man has to know his limitations.” These are the seller’s words when describing this European-market specification 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. He’s referring to the fact that while he has the Mercedes running and driving under its own power,… more»
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Rollover Victim: 1960 Porsche 356
Oof. Pour out a glass for the former owner of this pretty 1960 Porsche 356, who apparently had a very bad day that ended in a roll-over. At first, seeing the car’s location in Florida prompted me to speculate… more»
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Czech Rarity: 1974 Tatra 603
If you happen to find yourself in Tampa Bay, Florida, you should check out the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum which has a wonderful collection of iconic cars and trucks, including one of the biggest assortments of Tatras I’ve seen… more»
JDM Hot Hatch: 1991 Nissan Pulsar GTIR
For those of us of a certain age, the video game Gran Turismo was an extremely influential part of our adolescent years. It was when the first generation of Sony’s Playstation came out, and for a car nerd, it… more»
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Estate Find: 1972 Chevrlet Corvette Stingray
The 1972 model year marked a changing of the guard for the C3 Corvette. It was the last year Chevrolet produced the car with many of its defining characteristics. The chrome front bumper would be a memory for the… more»
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One of None? 1965 Ford Mustang Wagon
In 1965, the Ford Mustang was the hottest new car going. In the first 18 months, the company sold more than 680,000 of them. Sport coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles – but not a single station wagon. That’s because one… more»
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Driving Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
Reader feedback from previous articles reveals that microcars like this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 are “take it or leave it” propositions. They appeal to a segment of the classic world, while others would prefer to walk than own one… more»
