The 1965 model year signaled the mid-way point for the second generation of the Chevy Corvette, which ran between 1963-67. Changes were few to the cars as designers were already aiming at the next generation coming in 1968, one… more»
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Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
When it was shiny and new, this 1971 Chevrolet Nova was a meek and mild vehicle that served as a daily driver for its original elderly owner. A few years ago, the seller purchased the Nova and transformed it… more»
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Rockford Files Clone or Real? 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
In the second half of the 1970s, one of the most popular detective shows on television was The Rockford Files. It starred James Garner as the somewhat laid-back private investigator who usually got himself into all sorts of sticky… more»
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Nomadesque! 1973 Chevrolet V8 Vega Kammback
As we cover Chevrolet’s wayward Vega from time to time, the story always focuses on its ignominious aluminum/iron combo lump of an engine. And that’s not surprising as it was the number one objectional aspect of the entire car…. more»
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V8 Powered Custom 1941 Graham Hollywood
This is not a Cord. It looks like a Cord, it’s made with Cord tooling, but it’s not a Cord. After the death of the 810/812 and subsequent liquidation of Cord’s assets, through a series of business deals, the… more»
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Custom 1950’s Road Race Coupe Special
In the world of custom builds, you’ve got a spectrum going from things like a rebodied Beetle to the wild creations of George Barris. Our feature today lies somewhere closer to George Barris, but with the apparent usability of… more»
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Stretch Limousine: 1970 Checker Marathon
The Marathon was the mainstay of Checker Motors out of Kalamazoo, Michigan between 1961-82. Most of them were built for fleet buyers, and many of those were taxicabs. This ’70 Marathon was rescued from a junkyard many moons ago… more»
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Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville
Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»
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1942 Cadillac M24 Custom Speedster
If you research a Cadillac M24 you’ll find the designation associated with a flathead V8 engine as used in a Chaffee M24 military tank. Actually, Cadillac’s involvement was more than just contributing and engine, they were also responsible for… more»
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Ultimate Barn Find? 1920’s Home Built Travel Trailer
In the world of vintage custom-built travel trailers, it’s been quite some time since one has come around that’s drawn me in like this one in Bend, Oregon currently listed for sale here on eBay. If I was single,… more»
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Turnkey Barn Find: 1972 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Old dune buggies convey a wide range of emotions. Sometimes, it’s a rebellious streak; other times, it’s just plain let your hair down fun. Still other times there’s a rat rod vibe that emits off of a buggy like… more»
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V8 Monster Sub-Compact! 1996 Geo Metro
The Geo Metro was a spin-off of the sub-compact Suzuki Cultus and was sold in North America between 1989-01. It was a joint venture between General Motors and the Japanese company, which included production in Canada for a while…. more»
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One Of A Kind! 1957 MGA Roadster
I’ve seen many customized MGAs before; most of the time folks try to make them look like AC Cobras. According to the third owner/seller who purchased the car in 1960, it had already been customized by then with a… more»
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1972 Plymouth Duster Sox and Martin Tribute
Sox & Martin was one of the most dominant teams in Funny Car and Super Stock racing in the 1960s and 1970s. Their association with Chrysler Corp. dated back to 1965. They found a lot of success with the… more»
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454-Powered 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
Though instantly recognizable as a VW Type 3, this wicked custom 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 in Deer Park, Texas features custom touches from front to back, not the least of which is the thumping Chevrolet 454 rat motor under… more»
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350 Stroker V8 Power! 1954 Studebaker Commander Starliner
Studebaker employed the Commander name across a variety of products from 1927 until the demise of U.S production in 1964. It was reflective of upscale models and included the Starliner, 2-door hardtop editions. Besides being restored over the past… more»
