By 1981, Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette was no longer the performance benchmark it had been in years past. The company struggled along gamely, but enthusiasts with gasoline in their veins either had to wait for the ultra-expensive ZR-1 to hit… more»
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Business Opportunity: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Custom Coach
Stretch Limousines are a staple of the wedding industry, and most follow a familiar recipe: take an already large car and make it longer and more luxurious. This 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is undeniably different and could offer its new… more»
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One of None: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda arrived on the scene in April 1964, 17 days before the Ford Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair. But the Ford got all the glory, selling 121,000 units in the Spring and Summer of… more»
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One Owner Project: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
The Chevy Monza was something of a sporty replacement for the Vega subcompact. It debuted in 1976 using the same platform and powertrains as the Vega. At first, it was only sold as a fastback/hatchback, but a notchback coupe… more»
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Simple Beauty: 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe
You’ve heard the story about the guy who bought a car, was forced to sell it, and never got over it? That’s how things went down with the ‘51 Chevy I briefly owned back in 2014. Seeing other 51s,… more»
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Book ’Em, Hutch! 1976 Ford Granada Tribute
The Ford Granada, introduced in 1975, was Ford’s response to the European invasion: a smaller car with optional upscale appointments and styling that Ford famously suggested could be mistaken for a Mercedes-Benz 280 costing twice as much. The first… more»
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Which Would You Pick? Custom Corvette Pair
“Jamie, back away from the saw,” (welder, fiberglass, torch, wrench, whatever I happened to be holding)! Some version of that is what my automotive mentor, my Dad, used to say when he saw me about to make a mistake…. more»
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Tesla EV Conversion: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Once part of Robert Downey Jr.’s collection, this 1965 Corvette was converted to run on all-electric power. Modified on his TV Show “Downey’s Dream Cars,” it is now available for bid here on Hagerty. Located in Melbourne, Florida, bidding… more»
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Ever Seen One? 1989 Chevrolet Carralo
Most Camaro fans know the IROC-Z and Z28, but have you ever heard of a Carralo? This unusual third-generation Camaro got a makeover from Knudsen Automotive, the specialty builder behind the Pontiac Tojan. If the name doesn’t ring a… more»
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Please Build It! Ford Mustang Ute
Have you ever looked at a prototype or a manufacturer’s styling exercise and dreamt that it would become a production model? That is how I feel about this one-off Ford Mustang Ute. It has remained a well-kept secret for… more»
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Custom Built Ride-On Electric Trolley!
December 25th will be here before you know it, so if you want to score big points with your older child and become the coolest dad on the block, scoring this one-of-a-kind electric trolley should get you there fast. … more»
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Amazing Custom: 1949 Buick
The danger with project builds is that costs can rapidly spiral out of control. When that happens, a builder will either cut corners or plow on, regardless of the financial penalties. This 1949 Buick Custom graphically demonstrates this, costing… more»
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425 V8 Powered: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
Although it is considered a muscle car, the 1986 Oldsmobile 442 didn’t have the power and torque its predecessors were known for. Of course, it emerged at a time when manufacturers battled to regain ground lost to emissions regulations,… more»
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Trade For Septic Tank! 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
By 1960, the Bel Air had been replaced by the Impala as Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line car. It was the middle trim selection between the Impala and the Biscayne. This 1960 Bel Air is a 4-door sedan which sports a lot… more»
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Come Grab It! Free Citroën H Van Parklet
Repurposing and finding new functions for existing items has become a cultural phenomenon, and even objects as large as automobiles are turning into things they were never intended to be. One interesting example is this Citroën H Van, which… more»
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V8 Upgrade: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Slipping a larger, more powerful engine under a classic’s hood won’t generate many news headlines. The practice dates back decades and is the approach one of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint’s previous owners took. Interestingly, they didn’t select a… more»
