Is it a car? Is it a boat? Is it something in between? Well, you’re right on all counts, basically, if you decide that you can’t live without this unusual creation that involves taking a perfectly happy Hydrodyne boat… more»
Project Cars
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Donated To Charity: 1973 Ford Ranchero
Ford pioneered the “gentlemen’s pickup” in 1957 with the Ranchero. Based on the company’s 2-door station wagon, the product was more “civilized” that the F100 or other Ford trucks. Though different platforms and sizes were used over the years,… more»
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Super Solid 1951 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Here is a very solid project for someone, at what, so far, appears to be a reasonable price. It’s a 1951 Chevrolet Panel Delivery work-in-progress on eBay in Sacramento, California. The bidding is at $4,550 with seven days to… more»
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Running Light Project: “1964.5” Ford Mustang
Although Ford Mustangs built before the Fall of 1964 are often referred to as 1964 ½ models, the reality is that all of them produced before the 1966 model year were titled as 1965s. So, when the seller refers… more»
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Golden Lion Project: 1959 Chrysler Saratoga
With the launch of the “Forward Look” design in 1957, Chrysler brought back the Saratoga name to use on its middle-grade of new automobiles. Each of them wore a golden lion medallion that signified the new V8 hardware under… more»
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Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport
Ford’s Mustang had a two-year head start on the rest of Detroit in terms of sporty compacts that would become known as “pony cars”. GM couldn’t respond until 1966, and American Motors did in 1967. Chrysler was already in… more»
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Wants New Home: 1970 Volkswagen Single Cab
While the Volkswagen is known in collector circles as one of the simplest vehicles ever made, the language used by VW enthusiasts to describe the myriad iterations of VW is complicated. Type 1 generally refers to the Beetle, Ghia,… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
While it still rolled off the line sporting fins that had become an automotive trademark of the late-1950s, the 1960 Cadillac Eldorado demonstrated signs that style and tastes were changing. The fins in 1960 were not the giants of… more»
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Quonset Hut Find: Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
I love cars hidden in quonset huts. The cozy confines, the durable structure, the hidden nature of it all – a rural property with one of these situated on it is on my list of top ten things to… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Storage units can be gold mines for those seeking rare and valuable items. We often see articles on the news about incredible finds that net their owner a considerable financial reward. This 1969 Corvette wasn’t discovered in a storage… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth, a budget-minded mid-size muscle car added to the line-up in 1968. Originally based on the Coronet pillared coupe, a hardtop was added in 1969. Sales of… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes, a project car comes along that just checks all the boxes of being a gamble worth taking. This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am may not be the most desirable spec but it’s been upgraded with some tasteful under-the-hood modifications… more»
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Twin Fin Finale: 1958 Packard Hardtop Coupe
Of all the independent automakers, Packard was the company we all wish could have made it. After decades of producing some of the finest automobiles the world has ever seen, the beleaguered company was purchased by Studebaker and suffered… more»
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Fresh Big Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Just because a buyer seeks a car offering excellent performance and acceleration, it doesn’t mean they should miss out on a few of life’s luxuries. That will be the case for the person buying this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… more»
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Back From Peru: 1958 International A-110
The International Harvester A-Series debuted in 1957. The name represented the company’s 50th “anniversary” in the truck building business. They were wider than their predecessors and the front fenders were better integrated into the body than before. This ’58… more»
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Parked Since ’69?! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The big block hood and side pipes on this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette in Scottsville, New York announce to everyone that this classic was more of a bruiser than a cruiser. As may appear obvious, no big block or engine… more»
