The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the 1960s. In its first two and a half years in production, more than 1.3 million of them found homes. But the first-generation Mustangs didn’t have much success in racing due… more»
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Instant Collection: One 1978 and Two 1980 Ford Fairmonts
“Ford Fairmont Enthusiasts”—assuming that there’s more than one out there—are invited not just to buy a car but start a collection with three cars for what auctioneers call “one money.” That amount is $5000, and it gets you three… more»
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1948 GMC Silversides Greyhound Bus PDG 3751
Just a few weeks back, I ended up down a YouTube rabbit hole watching a 1989 documentary called Ridin’ the Dog, about a Greyhound bus journey from Seattle to Chicago. It was filled with charming vignettes of a time… more»
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1976 Mustang II Hopes for Resurrection
Remember when the Mustang Club of America didn’t recognize Mustangs built from 1974-78? I feel like I do, though it seems hard to believe now given that the nameplate is still alive all these years later, and even graces… more»
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Whatsit: 1968 Lola Project
I spent about 45 minutes figuring out that our next car is probably a Lola T70 Mk3 coupe. Here on craigslist, for $100,000, is a project race car listed as a “Lola 908”. The car is located in Santa… more»
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1959 Triumph TR3 With Factory Hard Top
In 1952, Standard Motor Company needed a new sports car to replace the Triumph 2000. A gap in the marketplace had opened up, between MG’s tiny Midget series at the low end, and the Jaguar XK 120 at the… more»
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Cheap Coupe? 1967 Lincoln Continental
The Lincoln Continental wasn’t the first car that lost out to the higher profit margin SUV trend that’s been happening for a couple of decades now, if not more. This 1967 Lincoln Continental Coupe can be found posted here… more»
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Start Your Collection: BMW 2002 Projects and Parts Auction
The BMW 2002 is one of those models that invite slightly fanatical behavior. Obviously, these cars are sought after, and the people who love them often own multiples. This listing appears to be part of an estate clean-out whereby… more»
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Same Owner 44 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of the Chevy Corvette would enjoy a lengthy run from 1968 to 82. Between model years, the changes would sometimes be small, such as from 1968 to 1969, while others would be quite noticeable, like from… more»
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Pre-War Project: 1941 Ford Deluxe
As world events looked increasingly sketchy going into the 1940s, Ford would introduce an all-new automobile lineup for 1941. In Special, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe trim, the cars would carry over into 1942 and then things went on hiatus… more»
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Field Find: 1960s Chevrolet Corvair Collection
Collectors often migrate to one brand or nameplate in their accumulation of the vehicles that they love. In this case, someone had a thing for the Chevy Corvair and may have assembled one from each of its ten model… more»
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Rare Rambler: 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Project
The Rambler name was first used for a vehicle by the Thomas B. Jeffery Company in about 1900. “Rambler” is actually derived from a bicycle of the same name. The Jeffrey company was purchased by Charles Nash in 1916… more»
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No Reserve Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
Has the first-generation Volkswagen GTI gotten so valuable that it’s worth buying a rusty one that’s cheap but clearly needy? The jury may still be out on this question, as the market for early water-cooled VWs has been hot… more»
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Real Deal: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace Car
Being selected as the supplier of the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is an accolade to which many manufacturers aspire. Chevrolet’s Camaro has been accorded that honor on nine occasions. The Camaro Convertible served with distinction in 1969,… more»
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Same Owner 24 Years: 1966 Lincoln Continental
For the first time in five years, the Lincoln Continental would be an all-new car for 1966. The buying public responded positively by scooping up nearly 15,000 more copies than they did the year before. On sedans and convertibles,… more»
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Don’t Say “Mustang”: 1967 Ford T5
Shhhh. Don’t say “Mustang” around this car, because it isn’t one. What? It looks an awful lot like a 1967 Mustang coupe. The familiar body lines, the taillights, the pony and corral in the grill. Well, it is, of… more»
