In current times, it can be hard to define an appropriate category for the Chevrolet Corvair (1960-1969). They’re a compact but not in the Chevy II, Ford Falcon, or Plymouth Valiant sense of the segment. They’re more like a… more»
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Survivor! 1926 Ford Model T Touring
The legacy of the Ford Model T is difficult to overstate. This is the car that helped put the world on wheels – the kind of wheels without a horse in front. Sure, cars other than the Model T… more»
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Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars
Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»
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Worldly Traveler: 1937 Morris Eight
Here’s a curious little barn find, a 1937 Morris Eight Series I. I don’t believe that I have encountered one before and the seller claims that it is a rare two-seat model. Having traveled from England to Australia to… more»
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Last Year Ragtop: 1985 Buick Riviera Convertible
The sixth-generation Riviera moved to GM’s B-body platform which gave them front-wheel-drive for the first time, along with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado. These were not inexpensive cars, at $24,000 in 1985 dollars, or $65,000 in equivalent 2022… more»
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Baby Austin: 1937 Austin 7 Cabriolet
Built in the UK and licensed in other markets worldwide, the Austin 7 (also Austin Seven) would become the British version of the American Ford Model-T. Its production run was long (1923-39), and the little car was available in… more»
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One Of 630! 1932 Buick Roadster
The first thing that I thought of when reviewing this 1932 Buick 56C roadster is, “Could this be the origins of the muscle car?” Sporty lines, a sort of two-seater (if you don’t include the rumble seat), convertible folding… more»
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Six Pony Projects: 1965 to 1968 Ford Mustangs
Sitting on farmland in Holland, Ohio are six first-generation Ford Mustangs, beginning with the “64 ½” introductory model and concluding with a drop-top from 1968. All will need some degree of work, and two of them are so bad… more»
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Restored in Red: 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type
“The most beautiful car in the world” is high praise coming from anyone, but coming from Enzo Ferrari is exceptionally good. This statement has never been corroborated, but it’s a great story for one of the best-looking cars ever… more»
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Grab Bag of Non-Running Projects
Sometimes you have to thin the herd. And that’s what it appears a collector is doing in Roanoke, Virginia, eliminating some of the cars in the fold. There are some other vehicles there, but since the seller says none… more»
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Aristocrat of Barn Finds: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Cabriolet
In the late 1950s, Enzo Ferrari had established a history of producing handfuls of beautiful GTs including the Europa, the Ellena, and the California Spyder. But these cars sold tens of examples. Ferrari needed something that would sell in… more»
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Still On The Road: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Restoration is a word that has different meanings for different people. Some people consider getting a car back on the road as a restoration. Others feel that a full restoration means a completely rebuilt and refinished vehicle with new… more»
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Air-Cooled Drop-Top: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevy Corvair was perhaps the most unusual car to come out of Detroit in the 1960s. With its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine and 4-wheel independent suspension, it was America’s version of the VW Beetle, except bigger. The car was… more»
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Italian Luxury: 1928 Fiat 520 Torpedo
Although a brand like Fiat has had a chequered past, especially with the mid-1970s to 1990s doldrum of some truly poor cars in both design and construction, they do have a long and illustrious history and still produce some… more»
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Same Family 55 Years: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac’s GTO was in its fourth year in 1967, the second as a series of its own. Its popularity was still high, though down from 96,000 to 81,000 units in 1967 vs. 1966. The seller’s convertible had the second… more»
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Spotless Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While Chevrolet delivered buyers 21,513 Corvettes during 1963, only 2,610 paid the hefty premium to equip their car with the potent fuel-injected V8. That represents a low take-up rate, and circumstances meant that the number declined as time passed…. more»
