Most car guys will remember Chrysler and its “High Impact” colors offered from 1969-73. But memories may get fuzzy when you mention American Motors’ “Big Bad” series of hues in 1969-70. They were just as flashy as Chrysler’s but… more»
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This Cheap 1974 Triumph TR6 Needs Your Help!
Now here’s an honest find. A bargain 1974 Triumph TR6 that’s just out of 22 years of indoor storage. The car, here on eBay in Canton, Ohio, is currently at just $1,525 with the reserve met and not much… more»
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Death Wish Bug? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
There’s plenty of automotive trends I will never understand, but I can generally appreciate almost anything if it has wheels and an engine. Sadly, this shortened VW Beetle does not have a drivetrain at the moment, and it’s also… more»
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Restomod Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 have been in the Automobile All-Star Hall of Fame (if there was such a thing) since almost the beginning. And none more so than the 2-door sport wagon, the Nomad. Decked out in Bel… more»
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Barn Find Survivor: 1959 Renault 4CV
Following World War II, it would be fair to say that the French economy was not in a healthy state. The government was keen to give it a kick-start, and part of that process was to get the population… more»
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Hemi Under Glass Clone? 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Whenever I see this body style of Plymouth Barracuda, I can’t help but think about the famous “Hemi Under Glass” race cars. This specific car is a 1968 Barracuda and it can be found for sale here on Craigslist… more»
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Bubbletop 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The term “bubbletop” actually didn’t come about until 1962 when it was used by some to differentiate the Bel Air 2-door sport coupe’s roofline from the more formal roof on the Impala 2-door hardtop. But the terminology has since… more»
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Three Good Corners! 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
“Pure glamor… with a touch of adventure!” That’s how Oldsmobile’s sales brochure described the 1963 Starfire. The sportiest of Oldsmobile’s full-sized lineup that year came standard with leather bucket seats, center console, automatic transmission, and the “famous” 394 Starfire… more»
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Garage Find: 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Perhaps the first muscle car ever built, the Chrysler 300 letter series debuted in 1955. They would be assigned sequential alphabetical designations after the second year. For example, 1963 was the 300-J. However, a less powerful but equally impressive… more»
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Turbo Project: 1986 Mercury Capri
This 1986 Mercury Capri is the less-frequently seen sibling to the Ford Mustang of the same era, and is made rarer still for being equipped with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine that was shared between the two models. While the… more»
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French Oddball: 1959 Panhard Dyna Z12
Panhard of France was a manufacturer of automobiles and light tactical and military vehicles. It was in the car business from 1945 to 1967 and built the Dyna Z series from 1953-59. These were lightweight autos, with bodies made… more»
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1994 Mazda RX-7 Twin Turbo Garage Find!
This 1994 Mazda RX-7 is a legitimate garage find, having spent the last ten years in the seller’s garage and just recently being brought back into action. In many ways, this twin turbocharged “FD” chassis RX7 suffers from all… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1973 Plymouth Cuda
April 1 was an important date in the history of the Plymouth Barracuda. On that date in 1964, the first one rolled off the assembly line while the last one was built on April 1 10 years later. In… more»
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Parked In ’85: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Apparently, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop was found by the current owner while driving back roads in the middle of nowhere. It now resides in Townsend, Massachusetts, and can be found for sale here on eBay with a current… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Grande
The Grande was the Mustang’s more luxurious trim level offered between 1969-73. It was limited to hardtop models and was a contrast to the beefier Mach 1. With it you got an upgraded interior with imitation wood trim and… more»
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Priscilla Presley’s Benz: 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
How much would you pay for a supposed celebrity car? That’s the question to ask yourself about this 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC that supposedly belonged to Priscilla Presley. Elvis apparently bought the car for her in January before his passing… more»
