For what I consider to be an iconic 1950s Mercedes roadster, the seller is pretty mum on details. No real provenance is given and a four-sentence write-up is a bit of a laugh considering the listing on eBay has… more»
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19k Miles! 1972 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
The Gran Coupe and Gran Sedan were added to the full-size Fury line-up in 1972, something of a Mopar version of the Chevy Caprice or Ford LTD. The name would soon get less complicated, and the cars would simply… more»
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Last Ride Project: 1959 Cadillac Eureka Hearse
Because of its size and luxurious appointments, Cadillac is one of the most popular cars to be converted into hearses and ambulances. This 1959 Cadillac was built by the Eureka Mfg. Co. whose roots go back to 1871. It… more»
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Will She Start? 1958 Triumph TR3A
Standard-Triumph never delineated between a TR3A and a TR3B – those are designations that enthusiasts have adopted to differentiate which TR3 configuration you’re discussing. The first TR3 followed the demise of the slower TR2 in 1955. It was simply… more»
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Never Assume Anything: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I
Vorhees, New Jersey is in the rusty Northeast, as is evident when looking at this 1969 Mustang Mach I. Read the ad copy—it focuses on the fact that you should scan the photos for rust damage. Do that and… more»
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1970 Numbers-Matching 454 Corvette
Numbers-matching, 454 cubic-inch V-8, and 1970 Corvette: three things that make enthusiasts take notice! Not only that but the car is being sold at no reserve here on eBay. Wow! The car is located in Miami, Florida and bidding… more»
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1 Of 4,356! 1954 Hudson Metropolitan
Did you even know that there was a badge-engineered version of the Nash Metropolitan marketed by Hudson? Not many people do, there were only 4,356 sold from August 1954 through September 1957. This particular Metropolitan is listed for sale… more»
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Grandpa’s 1920 Chevrolet 490 Touring
Hot on the heels of our recent 1916 International Harvester Model E Pickup offering, comes this car from the same collection in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where both great-grandfather and grandfather of the seller obviously suffered from the incurable condition… more»
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1 of 405: 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
If you went into your local Dodge dealer in 1970 and were looking for a mid-size performance car, you had at least three choices. The more basic Super Bee (Dodge’s Road Runner), the sportier Charger R/T, and the Coronet… more»
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Owned 30 Years: 1967 Mercury Cougar
I’ve just returned from a trip to Tennesee and as always, the old car spotting didn’t disappoint. There’s gold in them there hills is an appropriate turn of phrase for this part of the USA as there’s seemingly an… more»
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Needs Resurrection: 1964 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series I
In the early 1960s, Ferrari was plotting a successor to its 250 GTE four-seater. The GTE had been its best-selling car to date. To pave the way for the new car, the factory installed a sturdier version of its… more»
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Original A/C! 1954 Buick Super
It’s time for a little porthole archeology, courtesy of a ’54 Buick Super Riviera Model 56R. Buick had it all going on that year with many different models so let’s look this Super over and determine where it fits… more»
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Rare 1916 International Harvester Model E 3/4 Ton Pickup
There’s a lot of love and passion out there for vintage pickup trucks. For some, the square-bodied Chevs are the best, though no doubt Ford fanatics would argue their trucks are tops. Others, meanwhile, specifically seek out the oddballs:… more»
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Bubbletop Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
The so-called “bubbletop” roofline began to appear on several General Motors brands in 1959, including Chevrolet. The glass in these cars seemed endless compared to the sheet metal in the roof. In 1961, the “bubbletop” was offered on both… more»
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Split Personality: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
Here is a storage fresh 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. The car is said to be an unrestored Camaro with the original engine and transmission. The car is listed here on eBay with 3 days remaining in the auction. The current… more»
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New Crate Engine! 1975 Renault R12 Wagon
As we know, I have a history of buying and attempting to revitalize obscure projects. Those days are behind me – mostly – as it’s just too much work to nurse oddball cars back to life, and usually for… more»
