In the years following World War II, U.S. automakers largely used rehashed versions of the cars they sold before the war. Chevrolet was no exception, as the platform used in 1948 was the same one used in 1941. The… more»
Project Cars
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Fastback Project: 1969 Ford Mustang
Whenever I see a 1st Generation Mustang that has been left exposed to the elements, I can’t help but feel the pangs of dread set in. The Mustang is a classic that is renowned for developing rust problems at… more»
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Rare 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
It is hard to tell what color this 1973 Pontiac Formula 400 is due to the rot and rust but it was originally Code 29 blue. The car is obviously a project and has been off the road since… more»
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Rarely Seen: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
One of Oldsmobile’s most unusual offerings had to have been this 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350. The year 1970 was pivotal as insurance rates and gas costs would soon rise, not to mention regulations and emissions requirements coming to the… more»
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Rare Roadster: La Dawri Project Car
In the history of the Automobile, many nameplates have come and gone, some with more notoriety than others. The name La Dawri is rather unknown to many, but we present to you today a rough example of one, and… more»
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Stash of 3: 1955 Packard 400s
Studebaker and Packard combined resources in 1954 and their separate 1955 models would be the first full year of cars under the new banner. As Packard still tried to maintain its identity, the 400 (or Four Hundred) was offered… more»
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Big Block! 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Classic muscle cars took a while to catch their second wind, and many parked or left to rot before the late ’80s were just “old cars” to many owners. This 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 in Los Angeles, California… more»
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Stored 55 Years: 1952 Willys Aero Ace
The seller tells us that this good looking 1952 Willys Aero Ace was last licensed for the road in 1966, that’s a long time to be in storage. It sure looks solid and straight and these cars don’t show… more»
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Fiberglass Project: 1978 Avanti II
The Avanti was the iconic car created by Studebaker for 1963-64 that came along too late to save the company. But even after the firm folded, the car lived on through five ownership situations that produced the Avanti II… more»
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One Owner Rarity: 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC
Automotive history is littered with compromises, and the 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC perfectly demonstrates this. The company was keen to regain some ground lost due to the demise of the E-Type Roadster. However, there were rumors that US legislators were… more»
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Wild Corvette Trike!
“We’ve got a two-vehicle collision here at the intersection of Main and Fourth street — a Corvette and an undetermined motorcycle are involved — the motorcycle got the worst of it — film at 11.” Actually, it appears that… more»
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British Bonanza: Collection of MGs and Triumphs
This is one of those cases where a picture certainly is worth a thousand words, as there’s a lot to say about this stash of British classics in what looks like a gigantic Quonset hut somewhere in Louisville, Kentucky…. more»
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351 V8 Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande
The 1973 Mustang would be last of the first-generation cars that launched from the Ford Falcon platform. For 1974, the car would be reinvented as a sub-compact on the Pinto foundation. Due to lots of competition and the literal… more»
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Lime Green Project: 1971 Pontiac Firebird
UPDATE 2/10/2021 – It appears that this Firebird didn’t end up selling and has been relisted here on eBay. This time, the seller is offering it with a BIN of $4,000 and the option to make an offer. Will… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1955 Oldsmobile 88
The mid-1950s proved to be a boom for automobile sales, especially Oldsmobile which saw an increase of 65 percent just from 1954 to 1955. The 88 was the bread winner at Olds, including this dormant 1955 2-door sedan. Although… more»
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Cheap Bug? 1960 Volkswagen Beetle
It used to be that you saw these cars running around everywhere and they could be purchased for a song. But not so much anymore. The VW Beetle (technically the Type 1) was commissioned by none other than Adolf… more»
