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Ran When Parked: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

The Gran Turismo was the finale in a long line of Hawks brought to market by Studebaker. Its production ran from 1962 through 1964. The styling was a departure from prior Hawks, drawing on cues from the Mercedes Benz… more»

Bodyman’s Challenge: 1963 Porsche 356B

The past decade has seen a stratospheric rise in classic Porsche pricing.  356 Porsches were the first to see a spike in appreciation, with 911s following shortly afterward.  914s prices are rising now, and even early 924s are becoming… more»

Cool Canned Ham: 1961 Century Teardrop Travel Trailer

One of the latest trends is tiny houses.  With the price of a run of the mill home skyrocketing, people are beginning to question just how much house they really need.  A precursor to this movement is the camper… more»

End Of The Run: 1965 Porsche 356 C

I’ll admit that I’m far from a Porsche expert but I have always been intrigued by everything that is Porsche. As with many, upon hearing mention of that esteemed brand, the first thing that I conjure is an image… more»

Stored 40 Years! 1966 Buick Riviera

Buick added the Riviera to its lineup in 1963 as the GM division’s first personal luxury car. It would remain in the portfolio through 1999 (taking off the 1994 model year). The automobile was redesigned in 1966 and its… more»

Rare Brewster Green: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455

I generally take a pass on second-gen (’70-’81) Pontiac Trans Ams – it’s nothing personal, they just don’t draw my interest. This one, however, caught my attention for two reasons. One is the SD-455 decal on the shaker hood… more»

The Right Stuff? 1950 Oldsmobile 98

Said to have 98% of its original parts (not 97 and not 99 but 98%), this 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan is rumored to have belonged to U.S. Air Force pilot Chuck Yeager (sound barrier breaker) in the fifties…. more»

Dilapidated 1960 MGA Roadster Project

The MGA stood out for its swoopy looks when it hit the market in 1955. Its design was a chasm away from the MG T-Series cars, with their clamshell bonnets, upright radiators, and running boards. The MGA was faster,… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Cabriolet

The average home garage is not the ideal location for a restoration project. This is especially true when the object of your desire is of a larger size. While a ’59 Cadillac is desirable, restoring one in that environment… more»

Rust-Free Survivor: 1952 Willys Aero Lark

Enthusiasts considering a first restoration project can find the prospect daunting. The thought of scraping and grinding away years of accumulated rust and welding in new steel can see many throw the entire concept into the “too hard” basket…. more»

One Family Owned: 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2-Door Sedanet

Until recently, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster had belonged to the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It has spent more than twenty-five years in storage, but the seller revived it, ready to go to… more»

Parked For 61 Years! 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

If you tried to remember all of the events that have occurred in the past sixty-one years that have shaped our society, the list would be enormous. Throughout those decades, this 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe has sat in this… more»

Sensible Starting Point for the Price: 1966 Mustang

Sensible starting point, sensible price. That’s about what sums up this 1966 Mustang Coupe, available here on craigslist for an asking price of $6500. You can pick it up east of Nashville should you tender an offer acceptable to… more»

Your Turn: Thrashed 1965 Mustang Fastback

You’re not getting a title for this 1965 Mustang Fastback, which will be sold on a bill of sale. In fact, what you’re really buying with this car is a VIN. Why do I say that? Because the current… more»

Thunderbolt or Clone? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500

Ford created a mid-size car in 1962 to sandwich between the full-size Galaxie and the compact Falcon. They would give it the Fairlane name which had been a Ford staple since 1955 and would continue through 1970. In 1964,… more»

455HO Four-Speed! 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible

This 1970 Pontiac GTO in Granite Falls, Washington presents a muscular face, mimicking the beak of a powerful bird of prey. Its amazing Endura Bumper protected the sporty nose without the visual interruption of a traditional metal unit. The… more»

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