This is a car that certainly represents something different, and I’d love to know the full story behind it. The owner believes that the car is based on a 1939 Ford chassis, although he hasn’t been able to locate… more»
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Oval Window Sleeper: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The owner of this 1957 VW Beetle Oval Window refers to it as an older restoration, but I would probably call it a refurbishment. Certainly, what occupies the engine bay today is enough to grab your attention when you… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1952 Kaiser Manhattan Sleeper!
From the outside, this 4-door Kaiser Manhattan looks like any other ’50s family hauler, but under that hood is a bit of a surprise! I’d say that Reader James R’s Kaiser here is one heck of a sleeper, but… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Wagon!
Update 7/23/19 – This Vette Wagon project has been relisted here on eBay with a $5k price drop! Thanks go to Susan M for the tip. From 4/22/19 – In 1973, Corvettes were starting to all look the same…. more»
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Classy Custom: 1937 Plymouth P4
I’m going to stick my neck out a bit here, and say that I don’t think that an original 1937 Plymouth P4 either looked or performed like this one does today. This rather nice street rod looks like it… more»
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Salt Flat Classic: 1917 Ford Bonneville Racer
For someone who grew up in Australia, there are three motorsport venues in the US that are immediately identifiable as the icons of the sport. Those are Indianapolis, Daytona, and the Bonneville Salt Flats. This old classic, which the… more»
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Pocket Rocket: 1971 Austin Mini
Sometimes you’ll look at a car and just know that driving it will cause you to issue forth with an involuntary scream. Whether it is a scream of pleasure or one of terror, really depends on the car in… more»
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California Hot Rod? 1932 Ford 5-Window
This cool old hot rod is looking for a new owner and would make a great project for someone. It is said to be a real Henry Ford 1932 5-window coupe. It can be found here on eBay with… more»
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Only $275,000! 1950 Buick Roadmaster by ICON
In 2012 the iconic 1949 Buick Roadmaster used in the 1988 movie “Rain Man,” driven by Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, sold for $170,500. Add $105,000 to that price and you can own this 1950 Buick Roadmaster in Sarasota,… more»
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Harley Powered: Custom Bonneville Racer
It isn’t clear when this hand-built special was constructed to run at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats, but the fact is that while it eventually did find its way there at some point, it never managed to turn a… more»
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Solid Body: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Hearse
It is a sad irony that while Pontiac as a manufacturer is long dead and buried, the company that converted this Bonneville into a hearse/ambulance is still very much alive and kicking. The vehicle is largely complete, and many… more»
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Prank Frank? 1977 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
I talk a lot about showing up at a gas station, grocery store, or car show with a Pacer, Pinto, or Yugo and seeing the crowd gather around it. Try showing up in a 1977 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and… more»
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Stretched Imagination: 1953 Porsche 356 Limousine
Over the years people have made some “interesting” choices when they have embarked upon the idea of building a stretched limousine, but I’d be willing to bet that not many people have considered a classic Porsche 356 as the… more»
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Stalled Street Rod: 1935 Buick Series 40 Touring Sedan
Hiding in the back of this overgrown shed is a bit of a secret. It is a project that stalled more than 27-years-ago, and the owner has now decided to move it on to someone who can complete the… more»
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Real Steel: 1931 Ford Model A Roadster
This awesome 1931 Ford Model A roadster is a great looking project and will be a blast for the new owner. It already features a chopped windshield along with a chopped top with shortened bows and original back glass…. more»
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Custom 1940 Graham Shark Nose Pickup
Some restomods are poorly pieced together, and often not very well thought out. Well this custom Graham pickup is a very nice execution and the “Shark Nose” front end is quite appealing even in the military green paint. Built… more»
