U.S. automakers were feeling the pinch of declining muscle car sales by 1971. The Pontiac GTO, the heralded founder of the mid-size performance movement in 1964, sold just 10,532 units for the year, compared with 40,149 in 1970. Increased… more»
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Stored For Decades: 1938 Ford Pickup
After its Model T was introduced to the public in 1908, Ford wasted no time in taking that design and adapting it into what is now commonly known as the modern-day “pickup truck”. With a one-ton chassis, the first… more»
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Assembly Required: 2005 Ford GT
The Ford GT: a masterpiece of engineering. A historic feat, a race-proven track star, and the kind of supercar you can live with without having to perform an engine-out service every two years. Yes, there’s a reason why prices… more»
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Tri-Power 400! 1964 Pontiac Catalina
Pontiac styling and powerful engine options made the 1964 lineup hard to resist. This 1964 Pontiac Catalina Sports Coupe in Spring, Texas looks great from every angle, and the never-restored classic came with the flashy Custom Ventura trim package… more»
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Brush Find Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
Of all the “Tri Five” Chevies that were built between 1955-57, the Bel Air 2-door sport coupe is probably the most popular today. The styling is considered iconic, and they’re instantly recognized. This ‘57 was parked out in the… more»
Rumble Seat Roadster: 1935 Ford V8 Deluxe
Today we have a mid-1930s Ford convertible. The title of the listing says 1934, but the seller is upfront about the fact that they don’t know much about the year; they have no title and no VIN. A commenter… more»
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One Owner: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
The original owner of this 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL kept an incredible documented history of the car’s life until it was parked in 2003. It has been coaxed back to life, but it will need work to return to… more»
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Older SS Clone: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
By 1968, the El Camino was in its third generation since joining Chevy’s line-up as a “gentleman’s” pickup. From 1964, it had been based on a mid-size platform and would remain in the portfolio through 1987. This ’68 edition… more»
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Quintessential British Roller: 1962 Triumph TR3B
A natural evolution of the Triumph TR2, the TR3 offered both improved performance and safety over its predecessor. This particular car, available here on eBay, is an example of the last variant, whose production overlapped with that of the… more»
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Stage 2 Clone: 1971 Buick Skylark GS
Buick used the Gran Sport (aka GS) moniker on several of its cars, but most often with the mid-size Skylark. Because Cadillac wasn’t into building performance cars, the Buick GS series were the most well-equipped GM sport models of… more»
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Stored 52 Years: 1949 Morris Oxford MO Series
While the Morris automobile dates to 1913, the Oxford MO Series came later and ran from 1948-54. It was the English company’s first new car after World War. The MO was one of the earlier cars to go with… more»
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Cali Blue Plate Car: 1969 Porsche 911T
This 1969 Porsche 911T appears to have been discovered in a side yard or otherwise private property with no indication of having been garage-stored anytime in the recent past. The seller says it has rust in the “..usual places”,… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Shooting brakes are among the most fascinating body styles. Combining the impracticality of a coupe with the utility of a station wagon seems like a contradiction, but the Chevrolet Nomad is a great example of how this strange body… more»
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Garage Find: 1956 Porsche Speedster
It’s hard to believe that some of the most limited production and coveted sports cars ever made are still being found in forgotten garages. Just last week, we profiled a rare Convertible D roadster that was with the same… more»
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1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Survivor!
There are times when tackling someone’s unfinished project can be fraught with heartache. At other times, it doesn’t seem so bad as a buyer can see exactly what they are getting themselves into. The latter scenario appears to be… more»
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One Family For 56 Years: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Every car that survives long enough has a story, sometimes many of them. These objects that we love are, like all things, ephemeral; they succumb to rust and wrecks and mechanical failures. They burn and they get crushed. They’re… more»
