The 1949 Ford was a crucial vehicle for the company, representing its first new model since before World War II. Its appearance was groundbreaking, being its first offering featuring “ponton” styling that integrated the fenders into the bodyline and… more»
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Estate Sale Collection: Muscle Cars Found in Florida
A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Times ran an article about a local man who had passed away, leaving a collection of muscle cars to his heirs. The story was one of the few seemingly positive accountings in… more»
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Cobra Jet Roller: 1968 Ford Torino GT 428
Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 and added the Torino to the Fairlane line-up. It would be the upscale model before replacing the Fairlane nameplate altogether in 1971. This GT edition was rare when new, being 1 of… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1962 Austin-Healey 3000
It’s unclear when this 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 last graced our roads, but its overall condition suggests we could probably measure the timeframe in decades. The seller candidly says it requires restoration, although most major components appear present for a… more»
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Stretched 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
Memphis, Tennessee-based Barnette & Co. was a player in the custom coach business from the 1940s to the 1960s. Ambulances and hearses were common products and they typically relied on Chevrolets and Pontiacs as the donor vehicles. This ambulance… more»
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Parked In The ’60s: 1937 BMW 326
If cars could talk, this ancient BMW would likely have a few stories to tell. This one is hard to even begin to understand how it ended up here, but this 1937 BMW 326 sedan popped up on Facebook… more»
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Parked For 45 Years: 1966 Buick Skylark
Named after a species of bird, the Skylark was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates, for 46 years across six production cycles. For much of its run, it was a nicely trimmed intermediate and the famed Gran Sport adorned many… more»
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Outside The Barn: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
In the early 1970s, Plymouth had a hot compact car on its hands in the form of the Duster 340. Under the skin, it was a Valiant but had its own sheet metal from the windshield back. Powered by… more»
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Some Body Work Required: 1968 Volvo 1800S
This example of a Volvo 1800S is a heartbreaker. Long-term knowledgeable owner? Yes. Mechanically restored? Yes, including motor rebuild. Desirable colors? Absolutely, and a brand-new interior. From a distance, this car looks superb. But when the current owner acquired… more»
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Old School Project: 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25
Most folks (me included) often think of a Rolls-Royce as a chauffeur-driven automobile. But that wasn’t the case with the R-R 20/25 built from 1929 to 1936. It was targeted at the owner-driver segment of the market and was… more»
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56 Years In Hiding: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88
The Oldsmobile Super 88 was a combination of the 88 and 98 series. It shared its wheelbase, length, and platform with the entry-level 88 but had the engine specifications of the 98 (also spelled out Eighty-Eight and Ninety-Eight). If… more»
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Just Surface Rust? 1955 Buick Century
Buick was the third most popular automobile sold in 1955 and it would be the GM division’s best year ever until 1973. Four series of cars were produced, with the Century being one down the list (Roadmaster was the… more»
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Yard Find: 1965 Volvo P1800
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about a honey hole he found in rural North Carolina with a property belonging to one individual absolutely strewn with desirable classics. Upon seeing this listing for a 1965… more»
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Package Deal: Two 1954 Citroen Traction Avants – Normale and Familiale
These Citroens were destined to be combined into one until the owner found a less needy restoration project. Consequently, he is selling two 1954 Traction Avants, here on craigslist, with an asking price of just $4500. We have Ross… more»
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Driving Project: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
By 1960, the automotive design landscape was shifting, and yesterday’s “must-have” feature was all but consigned to the pages of history. Such was the case with the enormous fins that had dominated the late 1950s. Manufacturers moved to a… more»
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Look Ma-No B Pillar! 1960 Mercury Commuter
The idea of a hard-top station wagon was pretty heady stuff back in the ’50s. Hardtop passenger cars had only been introduced at the beginning of the decade but starting in 1957, Mercury carried the open, airy design over… more»
