When you talk about cars from the mid-fifties, no one can deny that the Tri-Five Chevies are often the first to be thought of! However, Chevrolet’s companion make Oldsmobile also had some successful models with elaborate chrome trim, multiple… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1968 AMC AMX
Delving into the world of rust repairs can be daunting for some people, and more than a few have thrown the whole idea into the “too hard” basket when they’ve decided to embark on a classic restoration. That’s what… more»
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Snow Runner: 1995 Isuzu Track Truck
This is a seriously cool piece of kit: a 1995 Isuzu “track truck,” which evidently is built to go where the road ends and keep going when the snow gets thick, thanks to the skis that can be mounted… more»
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Two Top Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Another early 1960s Chevrolet Corvette has appeared for sale, and this one is also missing its engine and transmission. Just a few days ago, we featured a split window project that was also suffering from an empty engine bay… more»
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Original Owner 8 Valve: 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco
This 1984 Volkswagen Scirocco is listed by its original owner, of which there can be relatively few of these cars left still in the care of their first caretaker. Of course, this one hasn’t been run for a few… more»
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Rare But Cheap! 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
This is my third Oldsmobile post in as many days! And no, I’m not an Oldsmobile fan, but hardly a detractor either. If it’s old Detroit iron, I’m there, regardless of the marque. Oldsmobile is a special case because… more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Ford Bronco 302 Project
UPDATE – When we previously featured this Bronco, bidding reached $7,800 but apparently it didn’t actually sell, so it’s been relisted. This time it’s bid up higher, with a current bid of $9,600 and just a little over a… more»
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Beside the Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette seems like a bargain project if you’re looking for a C3 to mess with, as the seller is asking just $3,900 for the car. The Corvette was previously parked indoors over a concrete floor, according… more»
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Triple Blue Project: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
This pretty 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL just popped up for sale this week in Phoenix, Arizona, and looks exactly as you’d expect a desert region find to look. It’s also clearly not alone in the open-air garage/carport it’s parked in,… more»
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World Championship Edition: 1979 Lotus Esprit S2
Anything wearing John Player Special colors will never not be sexy. There, I said it, it cannot be taken back. The black and gold just oozes sophistication while reminding you of the legendary F1 cars like the Honda 812… more»
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Rare Option: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
For some people, it takes no more than a brief glance in the mirror to realize that the march of time can be pretty cruel. I know that there are days when I take a look and wonder what… more»
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Parked in ’72: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Barn Find
Hey, how about another ’57 Chevy? You know, the third and final member of the Tri-Five triumvirate? Well, here you go, a ’57 Chevrolet 3600 step-side pickup. Yeah, not what you were expecting but maybe one that you would… more»
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Split Window 1958 Volkswagen Bus!
In terms of ratios, it seems like the Type 2 Volkswagen Bus was converted into a commercial vehicle almost as frequently as its domestic counterparts. The slab-sided panel vans appear far less frequently than the traditional passenger buses, but… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
What do you do with a collector car that will never be original but typically only commands top dollar when it is factory correct? That’s a question there’s rarely an easy answer to, and the next owner of this… more»
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Final Assembly Required: 1987 Porsche 924 S
This 1987 Porsche 924S looks like a ghost car, sitting in the empty warehouse building where it’s been a partially disassembled project for God knows how long. The 924 is the low man on the Porsche totem pole, but… more»
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Solid Project: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special Club Coupe
While it is often said that racing improves the breed, sometimes on-track success doesn’t translate to sales on the showroom floor. Such was the case with the Hudson Hornet. Despite dominating stock car racing in the first few years… more»
