Andre Citroen was a gambler and an industrial engineer. What he was not, was an automobile enthusiast. Citroen had been making munitions for WWI and when the war ended, he cast about for a new assignment. Had the auto… more»
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Certificate of Destruction: 1954 Jaguar XK120
The tragedy of this Jaguar XK 120 here on Copart in Punta Gorda South, Florida is plain to see. The car was totally restored and then badly flooded. Copart listings are fairly terse and don’t give much information. But… more»
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Original 1969 Chevrolet Camaro In Need Of Rescuing
All hail the 1969 Chevy Camaro! Well, in this case, a beaten up, down on its’ luck, shell of its’ formal self with a V6. This epitome of 1960’s pony cars has seen much better days, and is looking… more»
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Chalet #466: 1976 Chevrolet K5B Blazer
As soon as someone mentions their “chalet,” people may picture a cozy yet elegant getaway, maybe in the Alps or some other exciting location. “We’ll rendezvous at the chalet!” This 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet could become all of… more»
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Special Interest Auto: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
When you walk among the great cars of the 20th century at a major show or Concours, you get the impression that each vehicle has lived a charmed existence from the assembly line to the show field. For most… more»
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Chevy V8 Project: 1937 Hudson Terraplane
Hudson Motor Car Co. built the Essex as its lowest-priced car in the 1920s. But its sales fell way off along with most U.S. auto production when the Great Depression arrived. Yet, Hudson took the bold move of introducing… more»
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Early Rat Rod: 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan
Crosleys are tempting palettes for customization. They don’t cost a lot, and they’re tiny – so creating a new vision won’t break your back. Over sixty years ago, someone had the same thought about this 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan,… more»
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DIY Pickup: 1951 Kaiser “El Camino”
At first glance, this Kaiser looks like it may have once been a Manhattan sedan. But that nameplate didn’t move over from sister company Frazer until 1952. So, this 1951 Kaiser probably started life as a Special or Deluxe… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
The seller indicates that this 1971 Pontiac LeMans was ordered new for their grandmother. She used it regularly until parking it when she hung up her driving gloves. It has sat in their uncle’s garage for years, but the… more»
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Estate Find: 1924 Ford Model T
Although I don’t tend to make bold or rash statements, I am willing to say there will never be another car that will have the impact of the Ford Model T. At the height of its production, more than… more»
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U Build It: 1928 Ford Model A Project
Hey Daddy-O, Kool Kat, Go-Went-Gone, and any number of other dated terms could be used in appropriately labeling this 1928 Ford Model A hot rod. It appears to be a long-stalled project but for how long is not stated…. more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
The ’72 Chevy Corvettes were largely indistinguishable from the ones from a year earlier. Most of the changes were under the hood, where engine selections and horsepower were reduced due to tightening emissions controls. This example apparently was a… more»
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Car and Parts Package: Triumph TR2
The Triumph TR2 was designed to compete against the Morgan, with a list of required ingredients including a roadster body style, simple panel construction, a top speed of at least 90 mph, and a price of no more than… more»
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Luxury Project: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
Why do these big-body Maseratis always show up in such rough shape? It’s amazing how consistent this namesake is in terms of being a major project when you see the word “Quattroporte” on craigslist. And the funny thing is,… more»
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Martini Championship Edition: 1977 Porsche 924
Porsche is a company that doesn’t often give in to superfluous special editions. That might explain why cars like this Porsche 924 Martini Championship Edition are one of only a few models ever to be sold with some decals… more»
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Noble Survivor? 1955 Packard Four Hundred
The 1955 Packards were likely the last cars that Packard built before any tinkering from Studebaker could take place. These two companies combined into one in mid-1954 to become the Studebaker-Packard Corporation, so the 1955 models were already a… more»
