Convertible conversions were all the rage in the 1980s. It actually seemed to begin earlier than that, when the iconic Ferrari Daytona coupe began to have its roof lopped off by impatient owners who didn’t want to wait for… 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»
Mini 4X4: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
The LJ20 was a mini version of Jeep’s CJ2A and was not commonly seen in the U.S. as the company was focused on getting Americans to ride their motorcycles in 1972. While the metalwork on this “Jeep” looks good,… more»
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Venezuelan-Built: 1968 Ford Mustang Project
It’s not uncommon to run across a first-generation Ford Mustang buried and forgotten inside a garage or barn. But it’s rare when the seller says it was built in Venezuela and the door tag seems to confirm that. This… more»
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3-Wheel Fun! 1970 Reliant Robin
The Robin was a small, 3-wheel automobile built by Reliant Motor Co. in England. It was produced across three generations between 1973-02 with a break in between. The seller offers a nicely restored example but must be mistaken about… more»
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Acapulco Project: 1974 Volkswagen Thing
This rare Acapulco Edition Volkswagen Thing is one of just 400 examples made by Volkswagen of Mexico. The blue-and-white color scheme and matching interior is perhaps one the more distinctive models ever made, but also a totally acceptable look… more»
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Miller Styled Ford Model A Speedster!
OK, though it reeks of period flavor, it is not a real Miller race car. The Ford Model A-based two-man racer “in the style of Bugatti” was built in 1970 by avid car collector Jim Talmadge, son of silent… more»
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55K Original Miles: 1979 Citroën CX Pallas
I have had a fascination with French cars lately, a condition I attribute to visiting the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida. They have a wonderful collection of antique automobiles with one of the best collections of… more»
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Steam-Powered 1901 Locomobile
There’s a reason that a Locomobile is called a Locomobile. The earliest were steam-powered, like a locomotive, and they moved under their own power but could be steered like an automobile. OK, so that’s not too enlightening and you… 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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UK Limousine: 1994 Volvo 960
While the obvious choice when importing a piece of forbidden fruit from overseas is to choose the iconic sports car or SUV, I applaud the person who says, “Nah – give me the Volvo limo and hearse”. That’s what… more»
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Starsky and Hutch Replica! 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Between 1975-79, Starsky & Hutch was a popular cop show that featured an over-the-top Ford Gran Torino driven by LA-based detective Mike Starsky, played by Paul Glaser. His cohort, Ken Hutchinson (played by David Soul), usually rode shotgun when… more»
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Full Size Tonka Toy! 1978 Ford F250
Ford’s F-Series trucks have been on the market since 1948 in a variety of sizes and payload capacities. They have ranged from the basic F-100 half-ton up to the commercial-grade F-750. As a heavy-duty model, the F-250 is the… more»
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Hellcamino! 1966 Chevrolet El Camino 4X4
Oh, Brother! This is a tough one for me. If you follow my rantings you’ll know that I like Chevrolet El Caminos, especially the ’66 to ’72 variety. I’ve never owned one but constantly swear, “One of these days…”… more»
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Mini Corvette! 1959 Yard-Man Go-Kart
Yard-Man was a Michigan company that started in the lawn-mower business in the 1930s. By the 1950s, they had ventured into other products, like go-karts that resembled miniature Chevy Corvettes. Rumor has it they were largely consumed as promotional… more»
