1956 would be the second year of the “Tri Five” Chevies and they sold like hotcakes. More than 1.6 million would be built that year, including this Bel Air convertible, one of 41,883. Sadly, this drop-top was damaged in… more»
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302/3-Speed: 1971 Ford Bronco
In the 50-years that it has been plying our roads, this Ford Bronco has only had two owners. It has had limited use in the last few years, and it seems to show a lot of potential as a… more»
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Sport Wagon Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
As popular as the “Tri Five” Chevies were when they were new, the Nomad sport wagon wasn’t a big seller. In fact, over three years, they were less than one-half of one percent of total Chevy production. Yet today,… more»
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Rare British Roadster: 1954 Swallow Doretti
Sometimes the concept, the story, or rarity of a car makes it worthy of our attention, regardless of its condition. In the case of this 1954 Swallow Doretti, it’s all three. Located in Tillamook, Oregon, this obscure British roadster… more»
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283 V8? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Well, I have to admit the truth, I really don’t like the first iteration (1953-1955) of America’s sports car known as the Corvette. There are probably those that think I’m some sort of blasphemer but the tailfins, six-cylinder power… more»
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Rare Convertible D: 1959 Porsche 356
Here’s a car that will almost certainly look nothing like it does here in a few short years. The Convertible D is one of the rarest 356s ever made, and despite this notoriety, it didn’t stop an owner from… more»
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Original 289: 1967 Ford Bronco
From a sales perspective, 1967 wasn’t a banner year for the Ford Bronco. The company only managed to sell 14,230 examples, representing a massive 40% drop compared to 1966. However, a vehicle that didn’t capture the buying public’s heart… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Pontiac Formula 400
This 1971 Pontiac Formula is bid to $4,550 with 3 days remaining in the auction. The car is being sold at no reserve and is listed here on eBay. There have only been 2 bids on this car. The… more»
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Just After The Find! 1967 Jaguar 420
Ever have one of those times when you wish it had been you that found the barn find? This is one of them for me! This once-lovely 1967 Jaguar 420 (incorrectly advertised as a 400) is one of 10,236 produced… more»
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Red Hot ‘Stang! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Full disclosure: this story includes unsettling pictures of a burned-out car interior, so sensitive auto lovers may wish to skip the next picture. The car’s most interesting feature, unless you’re a fan of fire damage, has got to be… more»
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396 V8 Shed Find: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
It was 1968 and you wanted a luxury car with some muscle to it. But the wife insisted on a station wagon to haul all the kids around in. One solution was to buy a Chevy Caprice Estate Wagon… more»
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Very Rare 1961 Dodge Dart Seneca Wagon
As the proud owner of several Dodge Darts, including one that was perhaps the second car I ever owned, it’s a delight to see this rare survivor—a 1961 Dodge Dart Seneca wagon. You can find it here on eBay… more»
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12k Mile Survivor: 1966 Jeep Gladiator Pickup
Jeep got into the pickup truck business in the 1960s with the Gladiator, a conventional body-on-frame design that borrowed its frame and front end from the Jeep Wagoneer SUV. It was offered in both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive. The… more»
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390 V8 Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
The Galaxie nameplate was born in 1959, a year after Chevrolet launched the Impala. Both would be the companies’ top-line cars until 1965 (the year of Ford’s LTD and Chevy’s Caprice). The Galaxie name was chosen to capitalize on… more»
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Plum Crazy Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Dodge cooked up the Challenger in 1970 to compete in the “pony car” market segment, although they were the last to get in on the act. To allow them to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans-Am… more»
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Open Door Policy: 1972 International Harvester Scout II
This 1972 International Harvester Scout II has an open door policy. Literally, it is missing the passenger door in this picture but the seller states that he does have the door. The Scout is located in Clifton, Texas. This… more»
