By 1957, Bunkie Knudsen had spiffed up Pontiac, pitching the suspenders and rolling with the longer, lower, wider attitude that was taking root in Detroit – showboating was in! Technology, for the sake of product development and improvement, as… more»
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Monster V12! 1939 Seagrave Canopy Cab
Seagrave fire trucks exemplify the difference between a public service vehicle like a dump truck or garbage truck and a public safety vehicle. Lives depend on fire trucks arriving rapidly and flawlessly executing their purpose, such as pumping water… more»
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Sitting For 30 Years! 1967 Triumph TR4A
The sight of a classic British sports car left exposed to the elements is a sad one. It gets so much worse when it has occupied that spot for more than 30-years. When you consider that the entire production… more»
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1 of 922: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Convertible
To help get a leg up on Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler redesigned their full-size luxury cars for 1964. They were very different styling-wise compared to what was offered before, thanks to designer Elwood Engel, who hired been hired away… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1956 La Dawri Conquest Project
La Dawri Coachcraft was a maker of fiberglass sports car bodies, including the Conquest (aka Cavalier). You could think of them as a kit car, but if you bought one, all you got was the body. The company began… more»
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UPDATE! Can You ID This Small 1948 Roadster?
UPDATE – When we posted this mystery roadster, we had no idea what the response would be like. Well, it turned out to be one of the most interesting comment threads we’ve had in a while. Some of you… more»
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Turbo Luxury! 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
Among ’80s Buicks, “T-Type” meant luxury combined with sportiness and usually (but not always) high-tech turbocharged power. Buick made just over 1000 Riviera T-Types in ’85, and this turbocharged 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type is one of them. The mostly-complete… more»
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Stored 15 Years: 1964 Cadillac Fleetwood
Other than the Series 75 limousine, you couldn’t get a 1964 Cadillac any bigger or more opulent than the Fleetwood Series 60 Special. It was a large, 4-door hardtop that measured more than 18 feet in length with a… more»
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Fancy Field Find: 1969 Ford Thunderbird
The luxurious Ford Thunderbird continued its growth spurt in the late 1960s and the most popular model in 1969 was the Tudor Landau with its expansive blind quarter roofline. It accounted for more than half of Thunderbird production that… more»
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350 V8 With Mods: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
From the time the Impala joined the Chevy line-up in the late 1950s, it would be the car maker’s biggest seller for years to come. Its combination of good looks, creature comforts, and – in some cases – performance… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: Charred 1970 Dodge Challenger
Back in the day, Plymouth and Dodge vied with each other in a tit-for-tat model line-up, i.e. Plymouth Road Runner/Dodge Super Bee; Plymouth Duster/Dodge Demon; AAR ‘Cuda/Challenger T/A, etc. Well, the beat goes on, even in the afterlife. Roadkill… more»
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Displayed At 1953 Concours: 1948 Crosley Race Car
Crosley was a small, independent American car builder from 1939-52. Their products were all subcompacts, almost microcars in some cases. During World War II, their production was diverted to making Jeep-like vehicles for military use. This 1948 Crosley is… more»
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Californian Survivor: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster
The Japanese automotive industry has constantly proven that it can learn fast, adapt quickly, and develop innovative vehicles that set new benchmarks in build quality and performance. When you consider that Datsun virtually started from square one following World… more»
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No Reserve 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project
While it sometimes seems that classic cars will offer their owners performance or comfort, vehicles like this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 seem to blend the two perfectly. The original owner ticked a lot of the best boxes on the… more»
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Black Plate Barn Find: 1958 Volkswagen Beetle
The owner of this 1958 VW Beetle found the little gem hidden away in a Californian barn. It sat in that spot, largely forgotten, since 1999. He dragged the car into the light of day, and after a bit… more»
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Jazz Age Find: 1925 Jewett Six Touring Car
If you’ve ever wanted to get into a classic from the Jazz Age, take a look at this 1925 Jewett Six Touring Car. Located in Hudson, just a few miles northeast of Denver, Colorado, this nonagenarian is advertised here… more»
