Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»
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End of the Line: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser
Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954 in the hopes of keeping both brands relevant. But that didn’t work out, and the Packard marque was gone after 1958. The Lark compact arrived in 1959, but that only stalled the Grim… more»
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Rare Luxury: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
Although never considered part of its “Letter Series,” Chrysler revived the concept almost five years after the 300M left the line with the 1970 300 Hurst. As with its predecessors, the “Hurst” was a potent Personal Luxury Car that… more»
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Turbo Coupe Parts Car: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a 50-year fixture at Ford (1955 to 2005). Production covered 11 generations, with the first and last being similar (2-passenger vehicles). After a low point in sales (and quality) in the early 1980s, the T-Bird was… more»
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The Other Nomad: Pair of 1950s Pontiac Safari Wagons
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is considered iconic in many circles. It was packaged as a 2-door Sport Wagon with its own unique body panels from the windshield back. But Pontiac had one of these wagons, too, the… more»
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Obscure Norwegian EV: 2011 Think City
2011 seems so incredibly long ago now, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we only had a $14-trillion national debt (compared to $38-trillion today), Andy Rooney retired from 60 Minutes, and CNET… more»
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Zero Hour Ready: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 1013
Here in the eastern United States, we’re getting ready for a major winter storm. Or, we’re supposed to be; the forecast is rapidly evolving, as it usually does, but it will almost guarantee that our world here in the… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Thinking back over some of the muscle cars that feature a cool fastback roofline, the 1971 through 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is one of those quintessential examples, with that SportsRoof body style looking aggressive from just about every… more»
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Bonney Needs TLC: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
From 1957 to 2005, the Bonneville played a key role in the Pontiac line-up. The third generation arrived in 1961 with a mild refresh in 1962. It was the most lavish of the Pontiac offerings, but got some internal… more»
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Tri-Power Barn Find: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina
The Pontiac Bonneville began as a special edition of the Star Chief in 1957, then it became a series of its own in 1958, and finally expanded its offering to all body styles in 1959. All are riding on… more»
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Fleetvan Unicorn: 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3 Project in Ohio
Oddball utility vehicles have always been part of Jeep and Willys history, but few are as uncommon—or as instantly recognizable—as the Willys Fleetvan. This 1961 Jeep Willys FJ-3, currently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canton, Ohio, is one of… more»
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Drove Into the Garage: 1967 Porsche 912
There are days when I still am somewhat shocked I became someone who pines for old Porsches. After all, there were years when I didn’t understand the obsession so many seemed to have with these mildly reworked Volkswagens, especially… more»
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Fox Body Rarity: 1986 Mercury Capri RS
When it comes to evaluating listings that come across our desk, we try to give sellers the benefit of the doubt. After all, we don’t know everything – far from it – and sellers are likely piecing information together… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Some projects require deeper commitment and greater bravery than others. This 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe perfectly demonstrates this. It seems to tick boxes that many enthusiasts prefer, from its two-door body to the V8 under the hood. However,… more»
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Baby Blue Project: 1958 Buick Special
The 1958 model year was not kind to the U.S. automobile industry. Due to an economic recession, about the only cars to see an increase in sales were the “new” compacts. Buick was especially hard hit, falling from a… more»
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Running Project: 1978 Lotus Esprit S1
When Giorgetto Giugiaro penned the lines for the Lotus Esprit, it appears that he may have only had access to a pencil and a ruler. The design was hard-edged, with barely a curve anywhere. The look divided opinions, but… more»
