As many of you may know, I have owned three 1978 Thunderbirds. I have owned a heavily optioned base model, a Diamond Jubilee, and currently, a Town Landau. The base model was the first new car that I purchased…. more»
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30 Years in a Barn: 1970 Mercury Marauder X-100
When I think of a 1970 Mercury Marauder X-100 I think of a luxury cruiser – fast, posh, smooth, quiet, sleek, powerful. All things that I am not. This example can be found here on eBay in Union City, Oklahoma… more»
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Bargain EV? 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident
I have a couple of friends who live in sort of a, not a gated community, but a community.. with a gate and a fence.. hmm.. well, in any case, it would be perfect for something like this 1959… more»
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FREE Pickup: 1984 Nissan 720
This is a short one, but if you have been needing parts for your 1984 Nissan 720 pickup and you’re in the Mendocino, California area, you’re in luck. This ’84 Nissan 720 truck is listed here on craigslist with… more»
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$600 Mini Hauler: 1978 Ford Courier Project
For a hot minute, I thought about getting into captive import / mini-truck ownership in the form of a 4WD-converted Courier pickup. Sadly, that example was too rusty to justify the purchase and investment in, but I still dig… more»
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1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Convertible Garage Find
Following the end of World War II, the American public was eager to get their hands on completely new cars, as those that were available were merely lightly restyled and re-engineered cars that, at their newest, had been released… more»
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Manual Transmission Sedan: 1970 Mercedes 250
Stick-shift Mercedes-Benz cars aren’t exactly common, so this 1970 Mercedes 250 stands out for its manual configuration. There’s not much else to write home about, other than the snazzy red interior and seemingly rust-free condition. The seller says it’s… more»
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Bandit Edition Pontiac Trans Am Barn Finds!
You might remember the story we did about a video I spotted on YouTube about a dealer that is liquidating their personal collection of barn finds, if you missed it you can read about it here. Well, they’ve begun… more»
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Custom Corvair Camper: 1961 Corvair Greenbriar
When most of us think of a van camper we think of something with maybe a slightly raised roof or one with a roof that raises up with a canvas and/or screen portion added. This 1961 Corvair Greenbriar camper… more»
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Stored for 15 Years: 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo
Sometimes we will look at cars that were released only in the Japanese Domestic Market, and lament the fact that they were never released outside of their home country. The Datsun 280ZX Turbo is a case where the reverse… more»
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$3,500 Cruiser: 1953 Nash Ambassador
It’s hard to mistake the look of a 1953 Nash Ambassador with almost any car from the 1950s. That’s what I personally like about them, they don’t fit in at all, in fact, they stand out from the crowd. This… more»
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Ready to Drive: 1960 GMC 1000 Custom
The owner of this GMC 1000 Custom purchased it 2-years-ago. He has completed a fair amount of mechanical refurbishment on the vehicle but has now decided to sell it. This looks like a nice, solid vehicle that the new… more»
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Ready to Restore: 1964 Jaguar E-Type
This 1964 Jaguar E-Type is not a numbers-matching car, but it still remains a fairly solid candidate for a restoration. It will require some work and has been sitting for decades, but it is certainly not the worst E-Type… more»
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Promotional Duties: 1971 Plymouth Sport Fury GT
According to the owner, this 1971 Sport Fury GT was built by Plymouth for use as a factory show and promotions car, and that it was 1-of-2 cars built for this purpose. Certainly, when you decode the fender tag,… more»
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The Most Desirable: 1962 Jaguar E-Type
When I first saw this 1962 Jaguar E-Type my heart ached more than a bit. The first E-Type that I ever drove was a Series 1 finished in Carmen Red, and it was an amazing experience that I’ve never… more»
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Abandoned Former Show Car: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Believe it or not, this Nomad is claimed to have once scored 996 points at a Classic Chevrolet Club show! Those of you familiar with the 1000-point scoring system know a car that scores 990+ is near perfect. Unfortunately,… more»
