Struggling Studebaker managed to hang on by introducing a new compact in 1959 called the Lark. Using a modified full-size platform, the little car saved Studebaker’s bacon until the rest of the U.S. car industry got into the compact… more»
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Another From JC Daniels Collection: 1962 Lincoln Continental
A day ago, we profiled a 1957 Continental Mk II from the larger-than-life JC Daniels collection. Daniels collected Lincolns and Continentals in copious quantities – all of which were sold off in a no-reserve auction run by RM in… more»
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Running Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
If you compiled a list of the “must-have’ items that buyers seek in a Chevrolet Chevelle SS, this 1970 example ticks most of the boxes. The first owner combined a 396ci V8 with a four-speed manual transmission, a Posi… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Although nobody knew it at the time, the release of the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969 sounded the death knell for the Mustang GT. The badge soldiered on until the year’s end, then disappeared. That makes this 1969 Mustang… more»
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Beefy 429 V8: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500XL Project
Ford introduced the “XL” to the Galaxie 500 lineup in 1962. It was their answer to the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and the Plymouth Sport Fury. Produced through the end of the decade, the 500XL was a sporty version… more»
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400 V8 Driver: 1974 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO was the leader of the pack when it came to 1960s muscle cars. But demand for the genre was declining by the end of the decade, and most of them faded away as the 1970s wore… more»
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Too Good To Be True? 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa
Air-cooled Porsche prices have reached the point where any affordable 911 immediately gets our attention. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa with a manual transmission, a 3.0-liter flat-six, and… more»
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Must Clear Land: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When you begin acquiring vehicles at a scale that it becomes a business, it can become hard to say no to any project or parts rig that comes your way. After all, if you become a dealer and your… more»
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Big-Block Rollback: 1981 Chevrolet Silverado C30
Work trucks tend to disappear once their useful lives end, which makes surviving examples like this 1981 Chevrolet Silverado C30 rollback increasingly difficult to find. Combining classic square-body Chevrolet styling with a heavy-duty commercial chassis and a Jerr-Dan rollback… more»
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V8 Powered Shorty: 1972 Toyota Corolla
Reducing the overall length of a vehicle, or the shorty concept, is one of the more radical options available for builders who want to make absolutely sure their finished product truly stands out from all the rest. It’s also… more»
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Classified Find: 1969 MG MGB
I have often been asked which type of classic is best for a buyer who wishes to be hands-on with the ownership experience. I usually respond that it is hard to ignore traditional British sports cars. They typically feature… more»
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Easy Project? 1966 Plymouth Valiant
The Valiant debuted in 1960 as Plymouth’s first compact. And its styling was – well – unorthodox when compared to the growing field of competition. The car was redesigned in 1963, and second-generation sales were more to Plymouth’s liking…. more»
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Unfinished Business: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme began as a personal luxury car in 1966. And went on to become one of the industry’s best-selling cars a few years later. 90% of 1974 Supreme sales were the 2-door coupe, with the rest comprising… more»
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No Reserve 60 Series: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
It’s not every day you see a desirable 4×4 like the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 sitting on the donation pile. Perhaps this is a massive opportunity for someone who has always wanted to own a truck like this but… more»
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Pint-Sized Project: 1958 AMC Metropolitan
The 2-seat Metropolitan was one of the products that Nash brought to the acquisition with Hudson in 1954 to form American Motors. It was a small British-built automobile that was sold as the Nash Metropolitan, Hudson Metropolitan, and AMC… more»
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Utility Coupe Project: 1957 Ford Ranchero
With the redesign of its cars in 1957, Ford introduced two new types of vehicles. One was the “Hideaway Hardtop,” which had the roof retracting into the trunk area. The other was the Ranchero, a “Utility Coupe” or “Ute”… more»
