The boxy American compact had run its course by 1969, so American Motors geared up to replace it in 1970. The Hornet was born (or reborn, depending on how you look at it, as AMC predecessors had used that… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Dodge Charger
Whenever possible, I’m typically a stickler for originality, and one who usually appreciates keeping a classic numbers-matching during a restoration. However, this 1969 Dodge Charger here on eBay has me thinking differently, as it seems ripe not necessarily for… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
Automotive history practically explodes with larger than life personalities and interesting (and sometimes apocryphal) anecdotes. Vivid in my memory is one involving the Kaiser Darrin. Years ago when I was a young kid, my parents bought me a giant… more»
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Fuelie Frame: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
The classic market sometimes raises as many questions as it answers. For example, if you owned a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie, would you unbolt its body to drop onto a restomod project? No? Me neither. However, that is the… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two
“Cadillac Presents Four Great New Series of Cars for 1951,” so proclaims the Caddy sales brochure 74 long years ago. And the bread and butter of that line-up appears to be the Series Sixty-Two, such as this four-door sedan… more»
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Perfect As-Is? 1934 Ford Model 40 Five-Window Coupe
If you’ve taken stock of the state of the world lately, you’ve probably come to the same conclusion I have: There aren’t enough original prewar Fords in it. Bidders on eBay agree; with seven days left in the auction… more»
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$10 Million Barn Find: Jay Leno Reveals The Rarest Mercedes Gullwing
If an automobile find is exciting enough to pique the interest of Jay Leno, there’s not a much better indicator that something special is going on, especially when the car sold at auction for nearly $10 million. That’s the… more»
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Seller Lost Interest: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet had a record sales year in 1965, selling more than a million full-size automobiles. So, it’s not surprising that demand would be off for the similar 1966 editions. Yet Chevy managed to crank out more than 47,000 Impala… more»
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Code 50 Solar Gold: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located for sale in Tamworth, New Hampshire. It is listed for sale here on eBay with a Buy It Now Price of $9,500 or the option to bid on the auction which expires… more»
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Bostonian Edition: 1990 Mercury Cougar LS
If there’s one thing the domestic automotive brands are good at, it’s creating a special edition out of thin air. The Big 3 love themselves a trim package that fattens the bottom line without adding significant value for the… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1971 Honda Z600 Project
Who remembers the Honda Z600 of the early 1970s? It may have been the smallest production car sold in the U.S. at the time, with a length of just 123 inches and weighing around 1,300 lbs. It was the… more»
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Small Project? 1966 Ford Mustang
Depending upon your attitude, a glass can be half-full or half-empty. Similarly, what appears to be a minor restoration project to some may be a major undertaking for others. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»
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Bargin Bulletnose: 1950 Studebaker Champion
Some things are existentially comical. In the animal world, I’d suggest it’s the elephant – they’re just goofy looking, but I greatly enjoy them. In the car world, it has to be the Bulletnose Studebaker, such as today’s 1950… more»
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All Original 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Project
Presentation is often a problem when a project is seen sitting on top of a trailer, looking like it may not have moved under its own power in years, and it’s easy for a potential buyer’s first instinct to… more»
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Rebuilt 455 V8: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre nameplate arrived at Buick in 1959 and remained a staple through 2005. It was the starting point if you were looking for a full-size model and would be a best-selling model through much of its 46 years…. more»
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Ran When Parked: 1977 Pontiac Formula
For Pontiac, 1977 was a big year. Smokey and the Bandit was in the movie theater and Pontiac sales of all four models of the Firebird were hitting all time highs. We appreciate Mitchell finding this 1977 Pontiac Formula… more»
