Mercury’s automobiles were all new for 1957 and – for the first time – the brand had bodies that were not shared with any Fords or Lincolns. In the process, they eliminated an entry-level model, meaning that “minimum”’ Mercurys… more»
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Century Old Barn Find: 1923 Willys-Overland Red Bird
In just a couple of months, this 1923 Overland 92 Series Red Bird will be celebrating its one-hundredth birthday, and while the car hasn’t been in a barn for quite that long, from the looks of things it’s probably… more»
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Closed Dealer Find: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
After the Corvette gained quad headlights in 1958, it was hard to tell them apart visually until the all-new Stingray arrived in 1963. This 1960 ‘Vette convertible has the optional hardtop and is an indoor find from Thomaston, Georgia…. more»
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Hot Rod Coupe: 1931 Ford Model A
The Ford Model A coupes came in several different varieties, such as the Business Model, a roadster, and even a cool Sport Coupe. Ford had first used the A name in the early 1900s, but reintroduced these new models… more»
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Vintage Shop Truck: 1941 Plymouth Pickup
Plymouth was a late-comer to the truck market, entering the fray only in 1937. It didn’t stay long at the party, either, ceasing production in 1941. Sales were disappointing in all but its first year; only 6,073 Plymouth trucks… more»
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Tiny Terror: 1960 Berkeley B95 Race Car
Berkeley Coachworks, run by Charles Panter, was diligently making fiberglass caravans (travel trailers) in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire but its bean counters were broadcasting that all was not well with its accounts. The business was too seasonal. Panter appealed to Lawrence… more»
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Something Don’t Look Quite Right? 1968 Mercury Montego
Well, Pat L has done it again—found us a car with just enough intrigue to be beyond the usual, “I’ll bid on that” status. This one’s a 1968 Mercury Montego, available here on craigslist, with an asking price of… more»
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396 V8 Sleeper? 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
Named after Biscayne Bay in Florida, the Biscayne was Chevy’s entry-level full-size car from 1959 to 1975 (it was born in 1958, a notch above the one-year Delray). It was ideal for buyers who were interested in little-to-no-frills, which… more»
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Collection Of 12 Classic Cars & Trucks In Albuquerque, NM!
Barn Finds reader BobQ recently spotted this collection of a dozen classic cars and trucks that the owner says must go, and while it’s not the largest bunch of vehicles we’ve ever seen in one place there’s some really… more»
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Formidable Project: 1957 Goliath 1100 Kombi
The story of Goliath is the story of Carl Borgward, a German industrialist who levered the circumstance of bankruptcy declared by Hansa-Lloyd by merging it into his own enterprise in the mid-1920s. By 1929, the company was making cars… more»
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Package Deal: Three Toyota Supras!
The Toyota Supra has become somewhat unobtainable, especially if you’re on the hunt for an MK4 generation model. The MK3 and MK2 generations, however, have remained more affordable, despite the fact that they are fabulous driver’s cars. Inline six… more»
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Weekend Special: 1940 Buick Series 40 Special
There’s nothing like finding a project car whose needs are so minimal that the new owner could tackle them at home over a couple of weekends. That is the tantalizing prospect offered by this 1940 Buick Special. It is… more»
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Factory A/C? 1969 Porsche 912
The Rodney Dangerfield of Porsches? Maybe not, the 912, like this 1969 example gets respect for its 911 styling and my experience tells me that they are a fun driving experience. Still, many will say, in spite of the… more»
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Period Mods: 1973 International Scout II
Gleaming refrigerator white paint and a nearly perfect blue interior contrast with obvious rust on this mixed-bag classic. The 1973 International Harvester Scout II in Ventura, California features a mild lift, wagon wheels, and winch, period mods that make… more»
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Oddball Assortment: Mercury Capri Collection
The Mercury Capri is one of those cars that seemingly had the hallmarks for becoming an enthusiast favorite but never quite ascended beyond mild cult status. Intended to become a formidable opponent to the Mazda Miata, it had the… more»
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5-Speed Project: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
DeLoreans have seemingly weathered multiple storms in the collector car industry without issue and they almost always appear sought-after even in rough shape. This is a DMC-12 with the preferred manual gearbox that is described as a project the… more»
