The VW Thing was known as the Type 181 on its home turf, starting out as a utility vehicle developed for the West German Army. It became available in the civilian market starting in 1968 and enjoyed a run… more»
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BF Classifieds: 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 And More
This 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 7-passenger Touring Car is one of approximately 8,100 produced. It appears to be in really nice shape but that’s about all we know. However, the seller has listed not just the Oldsmobile but 26… more»
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Droptop Woodie! 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
Remember the Chrysler K-Car? The first of two vehicles to keep Chrysler afloat in the 1980s (the other was the creation of the minivan)? Most K-Cars under the Plymouth and Dodge brands were thrifty econoboxes that came along in… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Impala SS 427 Convertible!
The seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Impala hints at the fact that it may be a real SS 427, but doesn’t quite commit fully to it. The ad found here on eBay says “…the car has always been represented as… more»
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Dependable Driver: 1965 Triumph TR4A
Right off the bat, this Triumph hit me as a driver. The seller says it does drive and is used for weekend motoring. It’s not perfect, it has some bumps and bruises and a fair finish at best. And… more»
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Rare Reef Blue: 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
This 1993 Ford Mustang LX convertible checks quite a few boxes, from its rare color combo of Reef Blue paint with a black top and gray cloth interior, to its sensible performance upgrades and manual transmissions. When it comes… more»
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VW-Powered Kit Car: 1984 Puma GTC
Puma was a sports car manufacturer that built cars and trucks in Brazil from 1964 to 1999. One of its products was the GTC, which was the Spyder version of their GT coupe. Brazilian-made Puma’s used DKW engines at… more»
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Summer Special: 1992 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
The third generation of the Ford Mustang, using the famous Fox-Body platform, had a lengthy run from 1979-93. Other than a restyle in 1987, the car was largely unchanged from that point forward. To help create some excitement in… more»
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Callaway Twin Turbo: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
When I hear the name Callaway these days, the first thing that comes to mind is golf clubs, specifically, drivers with titanic sized heads. I know, I should be ashamed of myself admitting that on a car site. I… more»
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Ragtop Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
For many, the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car movement in the mid-1960s. It was a potent mid-size automobile that enjoyed a more than 10-year run with a brief Australian-based resurrection 30 years later. Convertibles are rarer today than… more»
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Reasonably Priced! 1982 Lancia Zagato
When you look at FCA’s current brands, soon to be enhanced by their PSA merger, Lancia is the one marque that has shrunk, considerably, from the “carscape”. It’s still around, of course, but limited to a single Ypsilon model… more»
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007’s Drop Top! 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible
Time to take another trip to Gullwing Motor Cars and see what’s new this week. And lo and behold, we have a very rare 1964 Aston Martin DB5 convertible. I have never seen one and didn’t know such a… more»
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Rare Aluminum Body: 1950 Muntz Jet
You don’t gain the nickname of “Madman” by following life’s conventional path. That was the case with Earl “Madman” Muntz. He was a man who was willing to take risks in both his business and private lives. As a… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Tackling the restoration of a classic car can be a daunting prospect. This is especially true if every aspect of that vehicle is going to require work. That’s where cars like this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible can fit… more»
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Bakery Find! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
In most circumstances, a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is an attention-getter. While undergoing a slim-down in engine availability vs. its almost identical 1965 predecessor, the ’66 edition was notable for its first-year inclusion of the 427 CI Mark IV engine…. more»
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Never-Restored Driver! 1934 Packard Roadster
Just when we might think all the pre-war Packards have GOT to be either complete basket cases or immaculate show-winners, we find this 1934 Packard Model 1101 Coupe Roadster in Indianapolis, Indiana! Running and driving yet never-restored, this solid… more»
