More than 53,000 copies of the original 2-seat Ford Thunderbird were built in 1955-57. But the bean counters and marketing types thought the potential would be greater with a back seat for two more passengers. So, the cars were… more»
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Air Cooled Project: 1929 Franklin Victoria
Wow, what a find, a 1929 Franklin Victoria Brougham sedan! An unfortunate victim of the great depression, Franklin was one of those marques that went their own way as so many of the independents did in the days before… more»
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392 Hemi! Wicked 1980 Dodge D50 Custom
Fans of the unusual, look no further! Scoffers might peg this shiny mini-pickup as a gussied-up high school ride, “all show and no go,” but buckle up before the light turns green, because that assumption is wrong. Twist the… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1969 Jaguar 420G
The Jaguar 420 and its Daimler sibling, the Sovereign, were sold between 1966 and 1969. By some, they were considered the “ultimate expression of compact sporting saloons” that Jaguar built in the 1960s. The car had its roots in… more»
Parked Since ’95: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a major project, having been in storage since 1995 and just recently exhumed. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of details, but based on the background and the price in the windshield, I’m… more»
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Patio Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
It can be fascinating to reflect on the past, especially if given a specific time frame. Let’s take twenty-five years as an example. In that time, I’ve changed careers, changed cars (several times!), and now reside in a different… more»
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C-Code Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of 1964-66, with more than 1.3 million copies rolling off the assembly lines. The fastback model would debut for the full 1965 model year and see 77,000 units built over 12 months…. more»
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Factory 401! 1978 Jeep Wagoneer
Called “The champagne of 4-wheel drives” by Road & Track (August 1978), Jeep’s Wagoneer offered wagon-like style on a rugged four-wheel drive truck chassis well before that formula appeared everywhere. This 1978 Jeep Wagoneer outside of Evans, Colorado shows… more»
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Flathead V8: 1936 Ford “Humpback” Sedan
With their redesign in 1935, Ford’s sedans were offered with a “trunkback” or “humpback” integrated trunk which provided more luggage capacity than before. But the more traditional “flatback” style was still offered. This level of styling would run across… more»
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The Right Project? 1966 Porsche 911
I was a bit taken back by this 1966 Porsche 911, primarily by what’s revealed underneath. I encounter a lot of 911 series cars off of our tip list but there has to be something really notable for me… more»
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First Year Mark! 1956 Continental Mark II
Synonymous with luxury, the Lincoln Continental spanned through ten generations of cars, and while it took a pause here and there the Continental nameplate ultimately lasted until just a couple of years ago when it was put to rest… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
By 1980, the classic American pony car may not have been dead, but it had undoubtedly seen better days. Ford had recently introduced its new Fox-Body Mustang, but the sole V8 for that model year was a wheezing and… more»
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One Owner: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Had it not been for a stint left exposed to the elements, this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 may have remained a rust-free survivor due to spending most of its life undercover. However, it hasn’t deteriorated beyond the point of… more»
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49-Year Barn Find: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
In 1959, Studebaker needed a new car to help stave off the Grim Reaper. And it arrived in the form of the compact Lark, which would stick around through the end of Stude production in 1966. However, the Lark… more»
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Open To Offers: 1970 Ford Bronco
The First Generation Ford Bronco is becoming less affordable with each passing day, so finding one where the owner has set a price but is willing to consider offers is rare. That is the case with this 1970 model,… more»
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One Of 1000! 1935 Fiat Ardita 2500
*Update 5-15-2022: An image of the engine has been included, my error for initially missing it. JO To me, all things Fiat usually means a tiny car of questionable reliability so you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled… more»
