This strange-looking automobile, which comes with a title for a 1939 Chevy, reminds me of the country/novelty song from 1976 recorded by Johnny Cash. The title of the song was “One Piece at a Time” and it’s quite entertaining… more»
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Period Custom: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was a totally new automobile in 1968, following in the design tracks of the Mako Shark concept car. The third-generation sports car was popular with buyers, who scooped up 10,000 more copies in 1969 than they… more»
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Blown Small-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
One of the great attractions of classic Chevrolets for performance enthusiasts is the ready availability of parts allowing upgrades from meek and mild to potent and wild. This 1967 Camaro doesn’t push that performance envelope to the limit, but… more»
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With or Without Reefer: 1999 Dodge Ram Van
The Dodge B Series (aka Ram) was a range of full-size vans produced by Chrysler from 1970 to 2003. In 1994, the front end was redesigned to resemble the all-new Dodge Ram pickups, with a refresh in 1998 that… more»
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High-Riding Brit: 1960 Morris Minor Traveller 4×4
Regular readers will be aware of my love of original and unmolested classics. That doesn’t mean I instantly dismiss custom builds because I feel they allow an owner to express individualism that will usually draw crowds. Such is the… more»
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Stalled Custom Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to fill a gap between the compact Nova (and Corvair) and the full-size Impala (etc.). It was highly popular overall, but one of the least seen versions was the 2-door station wagon…. more»
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Who Done it? 1953 Cadillac Professional Car
Here’s a continuation idea, a “Who done it” series to try to figure out the origins of some of our more unusual finds. Take this 1953 Cadillac for example, Peter R. found the listing for this Nashville, Tennessee domiciled… more»
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Ostentatious Wealth: 1941 Cadillac Town Car
Many historians agree that the Great Depression officially started on October 29, 1929. Determining an end date is a bit more difficult. The general consensus is that World War II is what ended it. In America, millions were out… more»
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What is This Thing? 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach Camper
When you go to shows like the Amelia Island Concours they usually have a number of cars on the field that you have never heard of or have only seen in pictures. This 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach camper, if… more»
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Concept Car Replica: 1955 Lincoln Futura
Holy Green Machine! At first glance, it looks like the Batmobile had a run-in with a bucket of seafoam green paint. But this car is really a tribute to the Lincoln Futura that inspired the vehicle driven by the… more»
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5.0 Power? 1953 Ford Zephyr Mark I
This British Ford Zephyr initially caught my attention because I think I had a matchbox version when I was a wee one. The thing is, this 1953 Zephyr has a whole lot of non-Zephyr-like stuff going on but it’s… more»
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Shorty Wagon! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
From 1955 through 1957, Chevy’s Bel Air series offered a 2-door station wagon. But it was the sporty Nomad which failed to catch on with buyers at the time. But you could get the Bel Air as a 4-door… more»
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Former Show Car: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The 1964 model year brought a wave of intermediate or mid-size cars to General Motors. In Chevrolet’s case, it was the Chevelle, which was similar in size to the 1957 Chevy. The full-size models had gotten bigger over time,… more»
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“One of a Kind” Custom 1984 Chevrolet Chevette
Everybody focus front and turn to page 1984 in the Book of Why? Seemingly an answer to a question nobody asked, this 1984 Chevrolet Chevette finds itself narrowed, shortened, and otherwise modified to accommodate a driver only. The insane… more»
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1980 El Mercedes-Benz Camino 300D?
Today, I’ve got another outrageous Mercedes mash-up for you. Yesterday it was this 1966 230 S drop-top and today it’s a 1980 300 D with a heavy El Camino flavor. What is it with these modified Mercedes? Must be… more»
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Custom One-Off DeSoto Sport Custom
The dreams of a homebuilder have been realized in this combination of DeSoto parts and expertise! The car is listed for sale as a 1957 DeSoto custom here on craigslist. It’s currently located in La Puente, California and the… more»
