The history of the automobile is filled with stories about larger-than-life personalities who have come and gone from the industry. None was more flamboyant than salesman extraordinaire Earl “Madman” Muntz. His Muntz Jet was an early sports car based… more»
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Three Owners: 1981 Citroën 2CV6
Is it a motorized snail? A tin can on wheels? Neither – it is a car rooted in a pre-war project called the Toute Petite Voiture (“very small car”). The TPV was intended to pry farmers away from their… more»
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Ancient Electric Car: 1920 Auto Red Bug
One of the most popular topics in the news today is electric vehicles. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that every vehicle has at least one scenario where it is the right tool… more»
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Last Minute Gift? Bird Corporation Go-Kart
We all know Christmas is fast approaching, and if you’re like me, there’s a lot of stuff you’d still like to buy for yourself because no one else will get it for you. That’s what Christmas is all about,… more»
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Last Mile Project: 1960 Cadillac Hearse by Eureka
When your time on Mother Earth comes to an end, taking your last ride in a Cadillac should be the way to go. No doubt many folks traveled their last mile in this 1960 Cadillac which was converted into… more»
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Brass Era: 1909 Buick Model 10 “Surrey Seat”
The Brass Era represented the shake-out period for that thing called the horseless carriage. Kicking off in about 1896 and extending until the last Model T came off the line in 1915, the Brass Era was characterized by small-batch… more»
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Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar
Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of. For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»
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PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited
Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»
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Fiberglass Mystery: 1970 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
This is the time to put your fiberglass and / or dune buggy knowledge to good use: just what the heck is this thing? Obviously, it’s a dune buggy with Volkswagen mechanicals and almost certainly built on a VW… more»
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YouTube Star: 1978 Nissan 200SX
Have you ever dreamed of owning a car that was made famous for a brief moment on YouTube? Me either. But, should you be so inspired, this 1978 Nissan 200SX was once featured as a legitimate barn find on… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1965 Volvo PV544
This 1965 Volvo PV544 reminds us that outside of the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle, Volvo once made one of the more iconic car shapes the industry has ever seen. Looking like a cross between the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe… more»
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French Rarity: 1987 Citroen CX 25 Prestige
French cars are a mysterious spot on the automotive landscape these days, a reminder that they were once an import like any other brand sold stateside. However, for the predominant brands of Citroen and Peugeot, a series of challenges… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Coupe: 1952 Atlas Swallow
The world of fiberglass classic cars is quite vast, with a wide range of near one-offs made throughout the 60s and 70s. It was a unique era in which sole proprietors effectively started their own manufacturing businesses, oftentimes creating… more»
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Newer Chevy Camaro! 1969 Pontiac Firebird Tribute
This tribute to a 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Is a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible under the skin. It’s not a kit car and we’re told is a one-of-a-kind with a lot of custom grafting done. You’re treated to… more»
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37k Mile Survivor: 1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster
The Plymouth Sundance and Dodge Shadow were variants of the successful Chrysler K-Cars. They were economical automobiles that were perhaps a bit sportier in appearance than the FWD Horizon and Omni. You could dress up a Sundance by specifying… more»
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C3 Go Kart Project! Chevrolet Corvette
If you search online, you’ll find that a lot of go-karts have been built over the years with a fiberglass Corvette-like body. One of them was produced by an Arizona company named F.W. & Associates that looks like a… more»
