Armbruster/Stageway is a custom coachbuilder whose roots go back to the latter 19th Century. Besides ambulances and hearses, they’ve also built limousines like this airport 15-passenger transport from 1968. General Motors has been a popular supplier of base vehicles,… more»
Customs
Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
460-Powered 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford created the Mach 1 in 1969 to generate more interest in the Mustang which had been declining in sales. It was largely an appearance option that could be combined with some muscle under the hood if the buyer… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
454 Powered! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Officially, the largest engine you could get in a 1969 Chevy Camaro was a 396 cubic inch V8. But, thanks to the Central Office Production Order (COPO) system, savvy dealers could get around that and create NHRA Stock Eliminator… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Bisected Demonstrator: 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
The word “half” doesn’t necessarily conjure up negative connotations in most conversations, as asking for half a cup of coffee or buying a half-loaf of bread isn’t a bad thing. But when it comes to vehicles, a whole car… more»
Jun 18, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Shades of Scooby-Doo! 1961 Ford Thames 800-E
The Thames 800-E was a small van produced by Ford in the late 1950s and 1960s. They are reminiscent of the early Ford Econoline vans sold in the U.S. (the Thames was not). This example from 1961 has been… more»
Jun 14, 2023 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1954 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe
Custom builds take many forms, from mild to wild. Some owners follow a fairly subtle path, providing few clues that their pride and joy is anything but ordinary. That is the case with this 1954 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe… more»
Jun 5, 2023 • For Sale • 51 Comments
CadiMax: 1964 Cadillac Duramax 4×4
If an apocalypse ever happens, finding a truck like this 1964 Cadillac will give you a big advantage in creating a MadMax-style survival vehicle. This creation is located Southeast of Phoenix in San Tan Valley, Arizona. According to the seller,… more»
Jun 3, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Pair of 1940s Soap Box Derby Cars
Who remembers soap box derby racing? I recall seeing it on 1960s TV shows, but that was about it. It started with a group of kids in the 1930s who cobbled together some miniature race cars out of wood… more»
May 27, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
One of a Kind: 1902 Sterand Loco
The Sterand Loco was an early 20th-Century promotional vehicle built to look like a steam-powered locomotive. But an inline-4 motor was under the “hood” that would run on gasoline, that new-fangled fuel of the 1900s. This oddity is said… more»
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Nice Survivor? 1954 Mercury Monterey
Terminology in the old car biz abounds. Some of it is accurate, some is a stretch, and some is downright misleading. Don’t get me wrong, finding a ’54 Mercury Monterey, as opposed to the more commonly discovered Ford Custom,… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare Drop-Top: 1992 Pontiac Firebird
When General Motors redesigned the platform for the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird in 1970, the convertible model was discontinued. It wasn’t until 1991 that the Firebird had another official drop-top, even though the work was outsourced to ASC… more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Older Outlaw Build: 1961 Porsche 356
The iconic Porsche 356 was produced from 1948 through 1965 and a large number of the 76,000 assembled are thought to still be around. They were popular to race around in because of their minimal weight and nimble handling…. more»
May 21, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1 of 2: 1951 Fromm-Mobile (Go Kart)
Engineer Carl Fromm had the notion of going into the go-kart manufacturing business in 1951 and we’re told he built two prototypes of the Fromm-Mobile. Apparently, the project never got off the ground and go-kart #1 has stayed in… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
4-Seat Dune Buggy! 1967 Volkswagen Berry Mini-T
Built by Berry Plasti-Glass Works in the late 1960s, the Mini-T was a kit car modeled after the Ford Model T. Based on a ‘67 VW Beetle platform, this edition is especially interesting and rare as it’s a 4-seater… more»
May 19, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Bill Mitchell Mystery Machine: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
A handful of people can claim to be the fathers of Chevrolet’s Corvette. While Zora Arkus Duntov has the most gravitas regarding that title, a good argument could be made for Bill Mitchell. As Vice President of Design for… more»
May 15, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Kustom Kar: 1954 Buick Special
From 1936 to 1969, the Special played different roles in the Buick lineup, often as the starter model to greater things. In the 1950s, the 2-door hardtops were known as Riviera Coupes (much like Oldsmobile called theirs Holiday Coupes)…. more»
