Update 9/6/22 – This unique creation has been relisted here on eBay with a thousand-dollar price drop. Is that enough to find the Bel Camino a new home? We sure hope so because this could be the perfect way… more»
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Unusual 1942 Cadillac Hearse With 454 Power!
Now here’s a car built by someone with a sense of humor. Listed here on eBay in Saint Peters, Missouri is this 1942 Cadillac hearse. It sits on a 1978 Chevrolet one-ton frame and features a 454-cubic-inch V-8 and… more»
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Stored 50 Years: 1937 Packard Six
The Packard Six was a series of automobiles built between 1913 and 1947. In 1937, the Series Six Model 115 was introduced with a 237 cubic inch L-head engine to compete against Oldsmobile and DeSoto in a similar size,… more»
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Posh Potential: 1961 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Project
Buick was an enthusiastic entrant to the Jet Age “fins and fancy” contest of the 1950s and early 1960s. The Skylark, Le Sabre, Invicta, and Electra were worthy candidates. These last three designs were generated by Bill Mitchell, new… more»
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Stunning Barn Find: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR Convertible
I’d be willing to wager that every Barn Finds reader dreams of the day when they open the creaking door of some shed or barn to strike automotive gold. That didn’t specifically happen with this 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR… more»
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Stalled Restomod: 1947 Ford De Luxe
Before World War II, Ford last reworked its automobiles in 1941. That design was in place in 1942 when all domestic auto production was halted to shift efforts to the war campaign. When output resumed in 1946, the cars… more»
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“Mechanic’s Special”: 1955 Chevrolet 210
While the 1955-57 Chevy Bel Air Nomad wagon would become iconic due to its styling, it was not the only 2-door wagon built by Chevrolet. Without the sports roof styling, the Handyman in 150 and 210 trim was also… more»
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Original Paint: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
By 1968, the Oldsmobile 442 had graduated from an option package to a standalone model in its own right. It offered genuine muscle car performance wrapped in a package that was more comfortable and conservative than its perceived competition…. more»
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Demolition Derby: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the biggest seller in the Chevelle intermediate series of cars sold by Chevrolet. More than 300,000 copies were produced in 1969 alone, comprising 60% of the total inventory. This ’69 Malibu was a fairly… more»
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Lost Its Storage: 1966 Mercury Comet
The Comet was a “me too” car between 1960 and 1978, Mercury’s version of a Ford car. That included the Falcon, Fairlane/Torino, and Maverick over the years. In most cases, the sheet metal differed although the platforms were shared…. more»
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Cutting Loose a Rare Orphan: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback
In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was clinging to life based on just a couple of brands. It had Jeep, of course, and the Hornet (Spirit, Concord) platform. But the oil crisis nearly killed Jeep. Gerald Meyers, then-CEO,… more»
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Dusty Bug: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
It is always fascinating when an enthusiast’s entire classic collection hits the market because it often provides insight into their tastes and preferences. This 1959 Volkswagen Beetle is one such car, and when you examine it in the context… more»
Success Story: 1970.5 Ford Falcon Sedan
As some of you may recall, I have been helping a close friend sell off his collection of vehicles in northern Georgia, right on the Tennessee line. I haven’t posted in a while as the inventory was changing so… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you are sitting reading this article and lamenting the rapidly approaching winter, you may be wondering what you will do to occupy yourself during those colder months when classic motoring and outdoor activities look less attractive. It could… more»
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V8 Roller: 1980 Kelmark GT Chassis
This is such a cool find. Obviously, we know a fair amount about the Kelmark GT story at this point and recognize that most of them were based on Volkswagen Beetle chassis with a fairly humble Bug motor still… more»
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No Reserve Gamble: 1985 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
These days, the entry point to Porsche 911 ownership is slightly different than it used to be. Put simply, the project-grade 911 is a car that used to be considered too far gone to restore. Now, that car will… more»
