The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates, established just before World War II and in production through 1996. If you wanted a big, luxurious automobile, the New Yorker was your top choice unless you sprung for an… more»
Project Cars
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Capri Blue Barn Find: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser
Some vehicles will inevitably become less desirable as projects over time, owing to demographic shifts and dwindling parts supply (or both). Some others, however, will continue to endure, either due to immense popularity or because they still make sense… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
The word “project” covers a lot of ground. Sometimes it means just cleaning away decades of barn dust and awakening dormant systems. In other cases, such as this 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible here on Facebook Marketplace in Selinsgrove,… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Some of the more noticeable changes came in 1978 when rubberized bumper covers were added fore and aft. That would also be a record (or near record)… more»
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First Year Model: 1983 Porsche 944
Whenever a first-year model is discovered, there’s usually some associated excitement that comes from knowing it has features the later cars didn’t get. In the case of the Porsche 944, those “easter eggs” are fairly modest and minor in… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project
This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a “what you see is what you get” project. The owner passed away before bringing their dream to reality, and it appears that a friend is selling the car on the family’s behalf…. more»
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One of a Kind: 1960 Buick Show Car
Have you ever owned a classic and wondered what happened to it years after you let it go? Such is the story behind this 1960 Buick Show Car. It is a cool custom that disappeared around 1966, only to… more»
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Southern Pacific RR Truck: 1937 International Pickup
A running, driving pre-war International pickup is rare enough without this one’s exotic origin: it was owned and used by Southern Pacific Railroad in Sacramento from new. When the rail company retired it, an employee who had driven it… more»
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Pre-War German Build: 1938 Ford Eifel
Ford Germany (aka Ford-Werke GmbH) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. One of its products was the Ford Eifel which was produced between 1935 and 1940. It was never imported into the U.S., and the car fell victim to the… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The “S” (which stands for Sports) model was added to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup in 1968. It was sandwiched between the standard Cutlass and the Cutlass Supreme, and its fastback styling lent itself to the 4-4-2 (or 442) muscle… more»
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Rare Pickup Project: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T
The seller of this rare 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T – an acronym for Super Sport Truck – has listed it for a very fair price, seemingly concerned that the high mileage requires it to be marketed as a… more»
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Final Ride: 1926 Meteor Funeral Wagon
The first hearses were horse-drawn platforms, gradually evolving toward ever more ornate carriages. In 1909, the first motorized hearse was built. Rough and weather-beaten roads kept the horse in business for another decade or so, but by the 1920s,… more»
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Rare Working A/C! 1956 Lincoln Premiere
Last week I reviewed this 1954 Lincoln Capri, and initially questioned its Lincoln “uniqueness” or its potential similarity to a Mercury Monterey. Well, that thought quickly dissipated under the weight of the review. So, now, I’d like to take… more»
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Rock-Solid Italian: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
There are sensible ways to build production cars, and then there’s the Lancia way. This 1981 Beta Zagato demonstrates that, with the build process requiring multiple moves between two factories. It is believed that the company lost money on… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
It is sometimes said that hope springs eternal, which may be the case with the seller and this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. They believe that it could be revived in a weekend, and who am I to argue? It… more»
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Sad Slant Nose: 1975 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
There’s a phrase used in certain situations, usually intended as a sarcastic retort to patterns many of us wish would self-correct: “The world is healing” is one of personal go-tos, and it may be one of the best ways… more»
