“A man has to know his limitations.” These are the seller’s words when describing this European-market specification 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3. He’s referring to the fact that while he has the Mercedes running and driving under its own power,… more»
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Rollover Victim: 1960 Porsche 356
Oof. Pour out a glass for the former owner of this pretty 1960 Porsche 356, who apparently had a very bad day that ended in a roll-over. At first, seeing the car’s location in Florida prompted me to speculate… more»
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Czech Rarity: 1974 Tatra 603
If you happen to find yourself in Tampa Bay, Florida, you should check out the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum which has a wonderful collection of iconic cars and trucks, including one of the biggest assortments of Tatras I’ve seen… more»
JDM Hot Hatch: 1991 Nissan Pulsar GTIR
For those of us of a certain age, the video game Gran Turismo was an extremely influential part of our adolescent years. It was when the first generation of Sony’s Playstation came out, and for a car nerd, it… more»
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Estate Find: 1972 Chevrlet Corvette Stingray
The 1972 model year marked a changing of the guard for the C3 Corvette. It was the last year Chevrolet produced the car with many of its defining characteristics. The chrome front bumper would be a memory for the… more»
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One of None? 1965 Ford Mustang Wagon
In 1965, the Ford Mustang was the hottest new car going. In the first 18 months, the company sold more than 680,000 of them. Sport coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles – but not a single station wagon. That’s because one… more»
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Driving Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
Reader feedback from previous articles reveals that microcars like this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 are “take it or leave it” propositions. They appeal to a segment of the classic world, while others would prefer to walk than own one… more»
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Forest Find: 1954 Volkswagen “Coca-Cola” Transporter
Anyone who has undertaken a restoration project knows that the slope is quite slippery once you start digging in. Even a somewhat optimistic personality can quickly turn sour when you realize that the rust went deeper than expected, or… more»
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Needs Good Home: 1949 Pontiac Chieftain
Pontiac’s post-WW2 automobiles were retreads until 1949 when the all-new Chieftain and Streamliner debuted. The Chieftain would be Pontiac’s entry-level model, using the A-body shared with Chevrolet. Both six and eight-cylinder engines were offered, with the latter said to… more»
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Once A Car: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
The Impala was an all-new model in 1958, the high end of the Bel Air series. It was so popular that the car was promoted to series status in 1959 and would become Chevrolet’s top product. In ’58, the… more»
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One Owner Driver: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
A known ownership history is desirable when someone is considering spending their hard-earned cash on a project vehicle. Although the 1977 Corvette was no longer the brutal beast it had been in years past, this one is a one-owner… more»
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The British Jeep: 1951 Austin Champ
Vintage military vehicles almost always have fascinating histories as it relates to how they were conceived. World War II forced almost every major world superpower to build a fleet of durable military vehicles or crib off an existing design… more»
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Big Block Yard Find: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Some cars just have a “look.” It screams raw, mean, and everything else that goes along with it. Of course, you also hope it sends a message of power as well, and this forgotten 1973 Dodge Duster project has… more»
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Parked Five Years: 1967 Jeep M726 4×4
Commonly known as a Five-Quarter, given that the payload of these big Jeeps is 1-1/4 tons, they are rugged machines and they played a big part in the Vietnam War. They came after Dodge’s M37 trucks, which ended up… more»
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Dusty Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sudden ill health or a disability can feel a cruel blow that leaves many victims struggling. Being a classic car enthusiast forced to part with a beloved project under such circumstances can be hard to accept. That is the… more»
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Getting Away From It All: 1968 Kaiser M725 Ambulance
With everything that is going on in today’s crazy world, the urge to get away from it all is rising in every one of us. There is nothing more soul cleansing than camping far away from everyone else right… more»
