Ford would redesign the Thunderbird for the third time in 1964 and had a winner on their hands. Sales increased by 46% over the prior year as the car gained a squarer, formal look for the next three years…. more»
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Mini-Monster Truck: 1990 Honda CR-X
What do you get when you combine a Honda CR-X with a Suzuki Samurai and a Chevy Blazer? A Blazing Suzuda? A Honda SamBlaze? Or a SamdaChev? Whatever you call it, this is quite possibly a one of a… more»
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Rolling Racer: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
The Chevelle debuted in 1964 as Chevrolet’s new mid-size car. The public responded enthusiastically, and more than 370,000 units were produced that first year, including the reborn El Camino pickup. The Super Sport would be a series of its… more»
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Flathead V8 With Patina! 1949 Ford Coupe
The 1949 models were the first new cars offered by Ford since the end of World War II. The 1946-48 versions had been retreads of their pre-war cars. Because of pent-up demand, Ford would build more than 1.1 million… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible!
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible may not be ready to drive, but with a numbers-matching engine and four-speed transmission included it has great potential! It is being sold here on eBay where the buy-it-now number is $18,500 and… more»
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Rolling SS Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
The Super Sport option began in 1961 as a performance upgrade on the Chevy Impala. By 1962, they had broadened the appeal of the option, shifting the focus from performance to style, though big engines could still be ordered…. more»
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750 Lbs + 127 HP = Insane 1958 Berkeley SE492
Update 9/10/21 – We have featured this little racer a few times over the years but it has resurfaced once again here on craigslist for $6,000. Thanks go to Otto M for the tip! From 2/6/19 – Race Physics… more»
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No Reserve 1988 BMW M3 Project
This 1988 BMW M3 is a conundrum given its healthy drivetrain but not-insignificant rust issues in the body. In addition, it shows low mileage of just over 60,000 but has been in non-op status in the California DMV system… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The owner of this 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 found the vehicle hidden away in a barn. It isn’t clear how long it had been sitting, but when he dragged it into the light of day, he received a pleasant… more»
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Posed Patina? 1937 Ford Panel Truck
As one can imagine, old Ford trucks, by their sheer production volume, are still commonly encountered. A panel version, however, is another matter as they don’t surface as often. Similar in nature to a sedan delivery, panel trucks from… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon
All hail the two-door station wagon like this 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon. As popular as ever, they usually don’t remain as-is for long. Before this example gets snagged and visions of a hot-rod hauler dance through the next owner’s… more»
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DKW Collection For Sale Includes First F91 Cabriolet!
DKW was one of four companies that formed Auto Union in Germany in 1932 and is an ancestor of the modern-day Audi. Its roots go back to building toy engines and motorcycles before eventually getting into the car business…. more»
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Microcar Project: 1958 BMW Isetta 300
While America generally followed the “bigger is better” mantra of vehicle production in the years following the end of World War II, many European manufacturers had to adopt designs that were more, shall we say, modest. Microcars flourished on… more»
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2-for-1: 1971 AMC Javelin SST 401 4-Speed Project
The Javelin was AMC’s entrant into the pony car wars. It ran for two generations from 1968-74 before disappearing from the landscape. By AMC standards, they sold well enough for a while, though not in the kinds of numbers… more»
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Lamborghini Diablo Wannabe Barn Find
In the world of replica cars, you have some standouts for donors and knock-offs. Popular models are Bugattis built on Volkswagens, Cobras built on Mustangs, and just about everything under the sun built on Fieros. Their plastic body panels,… more»
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Six-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, shedding the lineage it had with the Valiant for the prior six years. Like Dodge, Plymouth wanted to go Trans-Am racing and commissioned Dan Gurney to build a car that… more»
