The Gran Turismo or GT Hawk was the last variant of the Studebaker Hawk that dated to the mid-1950s. It was only produced in 1962 through 1964, discontinued at Christmas 1963 when the company ceased automobile production in the… more»
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Driver With Patina: 1940 Packard 120
Want a restoration candidate you can drive while you slowly improve it? This ragged-but-right 1940 Packard 120 (or One Twenty) sedan in Mendocino County, California on Craigslist would seem to fit the bill. The asking price is a modest… more»
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Fly Like a Bird! 1972 Buick Skylark
Buick adopted the Skylark (a species of bird) nameplate in the early 1950s and it would stick around for most of the rest of the 20th Century. It’s most commonly remembered as a mid-size car along the lines of… more»
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Second Time Around: 1948 DeSoto Suburban
OK, a show of hands if you have ever encountered a DeSoto Suburban such as this 1948 example. Full disclosure, we covered this vehicle in September of 2018. As the current seller states, he purchased it in 2019 and… more»
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Recently Revived: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
When the seller located this beautiful 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL, it had been parked since 1990. They worked through a meticulous revival process that consumed thousands of dollars. However, it has proved a wise investment because it is… more»
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Dry Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Judging a book by its cover can be a major mistake, especially when it is a classic like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Don’t let its tired and baked exterior fool you because this rock-solid desert find would make… more»
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Tow It Away: 1939 Buick Special Series 40
The Special was part of the Buick line-up from the 1930s through the balance of the century (sometimes sporadically). The cars received a significant refresh in 1939 and would remain mostly unchanged after auto production resumed post-World War II…. more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Through most of the 1960s. Wildcat was the performance version of Buick’s full-size automobiles, sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra. Unlike its temporary at Pontiac, the Grand Prix, the car was available in multiple body styles, including a 4-door… more»
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Maybe Original Paint: 1936 Ford Tudor Touring Sedan
As time goes on, more and more older restorations are advertised as original. There are always unscrupulous sellers out there, but many legitimately believe that the vehicle they are selling still wears the original finish and parts from the… more»
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Grandma’s Car? 1975 Dodge Dart Custom
The Dodge Dart enjoyed a long run in the 1960s and 1970s, with the most successful being its second generation as a compact which comprised the model years 1967 through 1976. This low mileage example from 1975 looks like… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Here’s another “ran when parked” story, starring this 1963 Plymouth Belvedere here on eBay, bid to $2600 with no reserve. Journey with your trailer to Bellingham, Washington to fish this example out of the seller’s storage unit. The Belvedere… more»
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How Long Do You Wait?: 1975 Hurst Olds
How many days until you buy? How many days do you dare wait? These are the questions raised about the tip Numskal recently submitted. What car, you ask? A 1975 Hurst Olds located in Kettle Falls, apparently in Washington…. more»
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32K Miles! 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
The seller refers to this 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria as a “collector-grade preserved example” and it sure looks like a time capsule. With just over 32,000 miles and all original other than maintenance parts, it looks like a… more»
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Bubbletop Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The 1961 model year marked a return to “sensible” styling for General Motors cars. The Chevrolets lost the tailfins that had symbolized the 1959-60 vehicles, yet the smoother-looking autos were less popular (production was off by 15%). The Impala… more»
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Rally Prospect: 1973 Saab 96
Want to play Eric Carlsson, but still get groceries? This slightly modified 1973 Saab 96, advertised here on craigslist for $8995, might fit the bill. Located in Truckee, California, this car could be driven to your garage one day… more»
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Former Drag Car! 1957 Chevrolet 210 4-Door
Some number of the original 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevrolets found themselves turned into drag cars. They were fairly light vehicles that were easy to modify. Such was the case with this ’57 210 which was a racer almost from the… more»
