In just a couple of months, this 1923 Overland 92 Series Red Bird will be celebrating its one-hundredth birthday, and while the car hasn’t been in a barn for quite that long, from the looks of things it’s probably… more»
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Franco-American Droptop: 1985 Renault Alliance
As the name suggests, the Renault Alliance was a partnership between AMC and, at the time, its majority partner, Renault. They were only made for a handful of model years and are rarely seen today, and more than a… more»
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Retractable Canopy: 1957 Ford Skyliner
The 1950s produced several automobiles that had their share of gimmicks. And perhaps the king of gadgetry was probably the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner, a Fairlane 500 with a retractable hardtop. They weren’t terribly practical because when you had the… more»
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One of One: 1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
In the mid-1950s, Maserati was immersed in its racing program, and to good effect, since it racked up many podium finishes in Formula One and FIA. But racing stretched its finances. A successful production car would ensure the company’s… more»
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Woodland Find: 1952 MG TD Midget
The T-Type was a series of body-on-frame, open 2-seater British sports cars produced by MG between 1936 and 1955. That included the MG TA, TB, TC, TD, and TF Midget models. While similar to contemporary cars of the 1940s,… more»
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99% Complete: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
After covering this 1967 Plymouth Fury VIP earlier in the week, and reading all of the comments, I thought it would be interesting to compare it to a Fury from eight years prior. The condition is hardly the same… more»
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Spridget Project: 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite
The Austin-Healey Sprite was a small open sports car built in the UK from 1958 to 1971. It was produced at MG’s factory who added their badged version of the auto in 1961 called the MG Midget. Together, they… more»
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British Charmer: 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite
The Bugeye Sprite sprang onto the scene in 1958, to fill a niche formed as sports cars became ever heavier, more luxurious – and more expensive. The Sprite offered that sports car feeling again, in an economical package that… more»
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Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»
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Fancy Drophead: 1938 MG TA Tickford Project
By the 1930s, MG was on a roll, enthusiastically producing the cars known as Midgets. Midgets of all types were scooting about the British countryside, competing in hill climbs, rallies, and even early Grand Prix. By 1936 the company… more»
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Older Restoration: 1929 Ford Model A Side Mount Roadster
Classic project cars come in many shapes and sizes, and not all need to emerge from barns or sheds. This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster demonstrates that, although its overall presentation means it has no immediate cosmetic needs. It… more»
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Rumble Seat Rod! 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
It’s not a fun subject to think about, and while I wish the rodding community was exempt from aging and getting older it happens here too, and sadly, the owner of this 1929 Ford Model A is facing some… more»
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Bargain Brit: 1965 Triumph Spitfire Mk 1
I am shocked that this listing has lasted for the two days it took me to write it up. Here on craigslist is a 1965 Triumph Spitfire Mk 1 with an asking price of just $9,200, located in Kansas… more»
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Ragtop Resto Candidate: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500
Everybody seems to like big old convertibles! And if you really don’t, I don’t mean to voluntarily include you in with all of the others that do. But, they seem immensely popular and will put a smile on your… more»
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Estate Sale Project: 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder
As is often the case with cars that sit for years and years, titles can often get lost. So, the documentation of what a vehicle is or isn’t may not exist. The seller presents this 1956 Fiat 1200 Spyder… more»
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One Year Only: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Completely coincidentally, I have been looking to acquire a ’58 Corvette for a few months now. Only this morning I found this very car, not on Barn Finds or eBay, but directly at Gullwing’s website; now here it has… more»
