If Chevrolet had built an El Camino pickup in 1957, it might have looked something like this. But that model didn’t come along until 1959. This custom “truck” is described as a flower car, but we would like to… more»
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1 of 6: Rare 1957 Chevrolet El Morocco
A textiles businessman liked the looks of the 1950s Cadillac Eldorado but thought a cheaper version could be built on a Chevrolet platform. So, in 1956 and 1957, he built an estimated 27 El Morocco’s, which were Chevies with… more»
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402-Powered: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Do you prize originality above all else when assessing a classic’s worth? If so, you may not be drawn to this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad. However, if a custom build featuring a potent big-block under the hood is… more»
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Fastback Conversion: 1967 Ford Mustang
This 1967 Ford Mustang began life as a coupe, much like 100s of thousands of them did. Since the seller’s business is fixing up old Mustangs, enough spare body panels were lying around to convert this coupe into a… more»
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Small-Block Powered: 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
This 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe is an unfinished custom build. It needs fresh paint and an interior retrim, but the seller has spent a considerable sum below the surface. Its engine bay houses a Chevrolet small-block V8, while… more»
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Land Speed Racer Project: 1931 Pierce-Arrow
Some listings are straightforward. This one definitely isn’t. Up for auction on eBay is what’s described as a 1931 Pierce-Arrow land speed race car, currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it reads more like a piece of lost… more»
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Adam-12 Replica: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Who remembers the 1960’s cop TV show, Adam-12? It was a fictional account of two beat officers in Los Angeles, California. Over the course of the series, they drove several Chrysler and AMC products. But in the pilot episode,… more»
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Flux Capacitor Included: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Whenever I have written about a DMC DeLorean, I have typically avoided references to Back to the Future. However, that is unavoidable this time, because this 1981 example is a stunning, faithful recreation of the car featured in the… more»
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LS6-Powered: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
If you watched Top Gear UK in its glory days, you will probably remember Jeremy Clarkson’s focus on power when testing any vehicle featured on the program. I know he typically didn’t warm to American vehicles, but I suspect… more»
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Caddy 500 Power: No Reserve 1969 Buick Skylark
Detroit enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing an incredibly diverse range of V8 engines. Some are quite small and humble, while others are monsters. This 1969 Buick Skylark features a motor falling into the latter category. The seller discarded… more»
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Flower Car Conversion: 1956 Ford Crown Victoria
If you’re a fan of those “I’ve never seen one of these” kinds of cars, this 1956 Ford may interest you. It was converted into a flower car for use with serving the needs of the dearly departed. We… more»
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Choo Choo Convert: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The Chevy El Camino enjoyed a long and healthy run (1959-60 and again from 1964 to 1987). It was a car-based truck often referred to as a “gentlemen’s pickup.” In the last five years of production, Chevy commissioned Choo… more»
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Viper-Powered 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible
When it comes to creating a custom build, the only limitations are the builder’s imagination and their budget. Possessing an abundance of both can often result in something genuinely special emerging from their workshop. Take this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda… more»
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Stroked 351: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
We recently featured a 1967 Ford Shelby GT350 Tribute that had cost the seller $150,000 to create. This 1969 Mustang Convertible follows a similar philosophy, although this seller has “only” spent $70,000 on their build. It presents superbly, and… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1936 International Popcorn Truck
Introduced in 1934, the C-Series was a short-lived but versatile line of trucks produced by International, with numerous models available to suit the buyer’s needs. These were popular for industrial use and a favorite among farmers, but this 1936… more»
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1 of 55 Drop-Tops: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
If Burt Reynolds had driven a black Pontiac Trans Am convertible in Smokey and the Bandit, would it have looked like the seller’s car? This is said to be one of 55 rag-tops produced by National Coach Engineering under… more»
