Some classics blur the lines between different automotive categories, which is the case with this 1931 Ford Model A. Its creator produced a genuinely unique hot rod stretch limo that could represent a fascinating business opportunity. It has only… more»
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Affordable Fun: 1929 Ford Model A Speedster
From the moment the first person bolted an internal combustion engine into a spindly device they dubbed the motor car, enthusiasts have sought to extract improved performance from their vehicles. Some searched for additional power, while others strived to… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
One glance at the custom paint shade suggests that this 1954 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe could be anything but average. If you harbor those suspicions, a closer investigation reveals that you are on the money. The seller installed an… more»
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DIY Pickup: 1951 Kaiser “El Camino”
At first glance, this Kaiser looks like it may have once been a Manhattan sedan. But that nameplate didn’t move over from sister company Frazer until 1952. So, this 1951 Kaiser probably started life as a Special or Deluxe… more»
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Half Car/Half Motorcycle – 1972 Subaru/Honda
The Subaru 360 was a Japanese microcar that found little success in the U.S. in the 1970s. And at about the same time, Honda’s motorcycle business was taking off in the States. The seller ended up with one of… more»
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No Rear Doors! 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
You spy a Nomadesque car like this 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and you think, wow, how unique – someone really wanted to make a statement by creating something that never existed. I have seen four-door models reduced to two,… more»
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1963 Buick Riviera by Gene Winfield
Robert Eugene (Gene) Winfield is a legendary American car customizer whose work has graced the large and small screens in Blade Runner, RoboCop, Bewitched, and Star Trek. However, his unique road cars cemented his reputation in automotive folklore. One… more»
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Customized V8 Ride! 1950 Nash
Nash Motors was around from 1916 to 1954, at which time it acquired Hudson Motor Car to become American Motors. In 1949, they introduced the Airflyte whose design was based upon aerodynamics much like the Chrysler Airflows of the… more»
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What Do We Do With It? 1936 Buick Shriner’s Parade Car
Let’s have a contest. The winner gets to be crowned King of Barn Finds for a whole day. All day long! How do you win? It is easy. Everyone gets unlimited chances to enter in the comments. Just tell… more»
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Where’s The Fire? 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
What to make of a Rolls-Royce fire truck like this 1949 Silver Wraith example? I suppose you could ask the fireman when he shows up to do a job if he has any Grey Poupon. This is an unusual… more»
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Classic Customized Cruiser: 1950 Mercury Coupe
1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»
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The Outer Limits 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There’s certainly been no shortage of customized Corvettes over the years, and even with all of the unique touches many of them have received, one thing I’ve noticed is that most of the cars seem to have remained symmetrical. … more»
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Halloween Hauler? 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Hearse
Back in the 1950s, Memphis, Tennessee was a mecca of professional car builders where hearses, ambulances, and flower cars were the primary products. Guy Barnette & Co. specialized in converting Chevrolets and Pontiacs into these sorts of vehicles using… more»
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9k Miles? 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT
A lot better, and a lot worse. That’s how you might describe this 1973 Chevrolet Vega GT. It’s up for auction here on eBay with the price of about $4,200 and the auction is set to close on Saturday…. more»
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Chopped Custom! 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
With a chopped top, chopped up floor boards, and ’80s turbine wheels, this winged beast seeks a new owner with the vision and economic fortitude to power this (presumably) one-of-a-kind custom over the finish line. The top chop on… more»
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California Drag Car: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy II/Nova was introduced in 1968 and it was an instant success. Production increased by more than 70% over 1967 and would continue to grow as the car evolved through 1974. The Nova was… more»
