By the 1980s, Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon would have a very long name: Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire. The wagon had miles and miles of fake woodgrain paneling on the doors, fenders, and just about everywhere else. Which… more»
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Custom Interior: 1968 Corvette Convertible
As you live your life your tastes change. You look back on pictures of you and wonder who bought you those funny clothes. Just look at Elvis. Elvis’s style got frozen in the 1970s by his unfortunate passing. He… more»
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Last Ride Project: 1959 Cadillac Eureka Hearse
Because of its size and luxurious appointments, Cadillac is one of the most popular cars to be converted into hearses and ambulances. This 1959 Cadillac was built by the Eureka Mfg. Co. whose roots go back to 1871. It… more»
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Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom Convertible
I wish we knew more about this 1951 Ford Custom Convertible; the ad description raises more questions than it answers. It’s listed for sale here on eBay but even with more than 50 bids, the reserve has not yet… more»
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Tastefully Modified! 1964 Ford Wagon
I freely admit I was partially sucked into this car by the stunning photography–there are over 250 photographs in the online ad here on eBay, and for once someone really knew what they were doing taking the pictures (Scotty… more»
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Squashed! 1976 Dodge Sportsman Van
It looks like a stepped-on frog! I guess I can see the reason to chop a top on certain vehicles, like a ’32 Ford, but a ’76 Dodge Sportsman van? Well, whatever works for you I guess – this… more»
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Trick Van: 1981 Chevrolet G20
This sweet 1981 Chevrolet G20 van is going cheaply at the moment with no reserve to keep it from going home for under $5,000. This is a sweet, period-correct “vanning”-era creation with generous side windows, custom decals, aftermarket wheels,… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
There’s no doubt that automotive developments like fuel injection and electronic witchcraft allow modern cars to deliver more power per cubic inch than in decades past. They achieve that feat while producing less harmful emissions and cocooning their occupants… more»
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Dean Weller Special: 1948 Crosley Micro Car
Dean Weller’s retirement avocation was running Grandpa’s Garage in De Soto, Kansas. Weller was a car customizer extraordinaire. His primary interest was Model A’s, but over the years he tackled an Edsel, a Lincoln, and a DeSoto, among others…. more»
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Jurassic Park Tribute! 1965 Clark Cortez
Did you know that the Clark Forklift Co. built motorhomes in the 1960s? They got out of business in the 1970s and others carried to torch through the end of the decade. The Cortez was popular, perhaps because it… more»
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Caesar’s Chariot: 1976 Ford Econoline Boogie Van
Isn’t it incredible that despite the numerous intricate details that go into creating a truly a van like this that so many of them survive looking like they just rolled out of a 1970s drive-in movie theater parking lot?… more»
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Old School Cool: 1954 Austin Healey 327 V8 Hot Rod!
California was ground zero for the rod and custom scene starting in the 1940s. So-Cal Speed Shop, Hollywood Motors, Dean Batchelor, Vic Edelbrock, Von Dutch – never was there more fertile grounds for hot rod creation than Southern California…. more»
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350-Equipped: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
If you’re planning to set out on a project build, commencing the process with a rock-solid foundation is always an advantage. That is the story behind this 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. The seller created a unique custom build from… more»
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No Reserve Rat Rod: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
I admit that when I saw my first Rat Rod, I didn’t understand it. I couldn’t grasp why someone would go to the trouble of creating a custom build without applying a shiny coat of paint. I have grown… more»
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426 Hemi! Custom 1962 Dodge Dart Wagon
Dodge built a bunch of station wagons in 1962, but none like this one. This was a Dart 4-door wagon that was transformed into a 2-door pillarless wagon with a supersonic motor under the hood. This is a one-of-a-kind… more»
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1 of 100: 1953 Packard Henney Limousine
In 1953, Packard was a year away from merging with Studebaker to stay afloat. Despite their financial issues, Packard managed to partner again with Henney Motor Co. to build 100 stretch limos based on the restyled Clipper line of… more»
