The 1955 model year marked one of significant change for the GMC truck range. The company started the year offering customers its aging “New Design.” However, it launched its significantly upgraded Blue Chip range on March 25th of that… more»
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Starter Vette! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1967 Corvette convertible has been stored since 2009 and is described as a “starter Corvette” by the seller. I’m not sure if there is any such thing as a starter Corvette (maybe a beater C4?) but I know… more»
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350 Equipped: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Tri-Five Chevrolets are a classic market staple, and the right car can generate plenty of interest and a healthy market value. The Nomad has come into its own in recent years, and tidy examples are always a great find… more»
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Stored Since ’68: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SD
The Mercedes-Benz numbering logic for car names is known for confusing people. The 220 series of cars were built on the W180 chassis and have been informally dubbed “pontons” because of their unibody-type, pontoon-shaped styling of the 1950s. There… more»
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Loads of Patina: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
The original Nomad was a unique, 2-door sport wagon that Chevy built-in 1955-57 based on a 1954 Corvette show car. When the Chevrolets were redesigned for 1958, that concept was gone (due to low demand and high production costs)… more»
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Fastback Project! 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 in Tyler, Minnesota comes with no engine or transmission, but according to the seller it left the factory with a 289 cid (4.7L) V8 and “manual transmission,” presumably a three-speed. The listing here… more»
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Meticulous Restoration: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Convertible
When an owner embarks upon the road of a classic car restoration, there are a variety of approaches that they can take. The owner of this 1971 Chevelle SS 454 Convertible has pushed the boat out because it is… more»
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No Reserve Royalty: 1975 Excalibur Phaeton
The Excalibur Phaeton is one of the more enduring of automotive curiosities, as it always seems to have followers even as its controversial styling becomes even more ancient. At the core of it, this is a tribute car that… more»
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401/4-Speed: 1973 AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition
Ah, 1973. Fashion trends for that year included bell-bottom jeans, tie-dyed t-shirts, earth shoes, and gypsy dresses. AMC decided to cash in on the world of fashion by introducing the Javelin Pierre Cardin Edition. Available during both the 1972… more»
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Mechanical Overhaul Done: 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S
I’ve only mentioned very casually that I recently picked up my first Alfa Romeo project, a 1988 Milano Verde. It should be sweet when it once again runs, as the 3.0 “Busso” V6 is known for its sonorous engine… more»
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Limited Production: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
For everyone looking for that dusty barn find, this one is for you. It is a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am and while over 117,000 Trans Ams were produced in 1979, this car is a limited production 10th Anniversary edition…. more»
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Restorable? Wrecked 1966 Pontiac GTO
If you go wandering around YouTube, you will find many hours of videos featuring classic cars that come to an untimely end. Some of these accidents are the result of a driver placing their ambitions ahead of their abilities,… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1972 Land Rover Series III SWB
It might need an engine, but this 1972 Land Rover Series III in Rogersville, Missouri could provide a second lifetime of service and enjoyment for someone willing to sort out its shortcomings. The seller says it starts and runs… more»
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Carport Find: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Nova (aka Chevy II) was one of Chevy’s most popular cars in the 1960s and 1970s. 1973 models would give the nameplate its second-highest production year-to-date since its launch a dozen years earlier. The SS (or Super Sport)… more»
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No Reserve Runner: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
The 1970s Dart Swinger was the hardtop version of Dodge’s popular compact car. It wasn’t quite as sporty as the Demon (later called Dart Sport) which was offered as a fastback. But quite attractive compared to cars like the… more»
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Rare 1949 Tatra T600 Tatraplan Project
Think tail fins were an American invention? Think again: the Czechs got there first. As evidence, consider this 1949 Tatra 600 Tatraplan, located in Rockland Maine and listed here on eBay. The starting bid is $4,000, with no bids… more»
