I have a tendency to lump the ’53 and ’54 Chevy together because they’re similar and so so different from the ’55, the first leg of the iconic Tri-Five stool. And ’53s, like this top-drawer BelAir, get short shrift… more»
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Solid Project Candidate: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When tackling a build involving an American icon, it is hard to go wrong. This is especially true if the classic is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that is rock-solid and features a healthy V8 under the hood. That… more»
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Roof Not Jumped On! 1950 Nash Ambassador
Looking like it has taken a trip to the sandblaster, this 1950 Nash Ambassador is wearing some pretty peculiar patina. It’s especially noteworthy when spread across this Nash’s very distinctive streamlined, Airflyte shape. The seller makes a big deal… more»
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1 of 1,447: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The latter half of the 1970s was a period not known for a lot of memorable U.S. automobiles. Build quality was usually suspect and whatever performance they once had was deterred by tightened emissions controls. And don’t forget that… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe
I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»
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One Owner Moscow Garage Find: 1980 VAZ-2101
For all of its military strength and technological achievements (they were the first country to place a human in orbit), the former Soviet Union suffered one significant shortcoming following World War II; It didn’t possess a viable automotive industry…. more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo/5-Speed
The two hardest things about a Peugeot are remembering how to spell it and remembering the last time that I saw one. I assumed that the French-Italian-American-German-British mashup known as Stellantis would bombard us with those and Citroens, but… more»
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Original Throughout: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
What are you going to do with this 1978 Mercury Zephyr four-door? “Collect it” seems like a silly thing to reply, but you know what? Someone’s got to do it as a reminder to future generations that this is… more»
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Buried Alive Clone: 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
The popular Chevy Chevelle got its first major restyle in 1966, the car’s third year in production. The Super Sport (SS) 396 would become a series of its own that year. The seller suggests this car is an SS,… more»
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Stylish Brougham: 1927 Chrysler Model 70 “Finer”
Here on craigslist, we have a 1927 Chrysler Model 70 Finer Landau Brougham for sale at $8,500. This car is just a few years removed from the very first car made under the Chrysler name, the Model B 70,… more»
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Old Elegance: 1949 Kaiser Virginian
Here’s one that I definitely missed, a 1949 Kaiser Virginian. I’m familiar with Kaiser-Frazer and have written posts about both sides of the house but have never heard of the “Virginian” until I stumbled upon this tip that was… more»
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Extraordinary History: 1927 Cadillac 314 With Air Brakes
Cadillacs of the mid-1920s were influenced by a new designer who left Stanford University to work at his father’s firm, Earl Automotive Works – Harley Earl. The family firm was purchased by Don Lee Cadillac, of Los Angeles. Earl… more»
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50 Years Same Owner: 1961 Ford Falcon Futura
U.S. automakers began entering new territory in 1959. That year, Studebaker and American Motors would roll out new compact cars, the Lark and the American. Plymouth, Chevy, and Ford would join the following year with the Valiant, Corvair, and… more»
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Well Documented! 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
I’ve always had a “thing” for full-size Chevies. My first was a ’69 Impala which shares very few differences with a Caprice, such as today’s 1969 Caprice find. I’ve also owned both a ’66 Impala (my favorite!) and a… more»
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Perfectly Restored Futura! 1961 Ford Falcon
There was a time when Ford’s new for 1960 Falcon wasn’t taken seriously. Many considered them to be throw-away commodity cars – buy it-use it-wear it out-ditch it-buy another. But Ford tapped into a large and nascent market managing… more»
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For Sale Again: 1957 Lancia Appia Series 2
Our own Michelle wrote a tremendous post about this same Appia being for sale back in November of 2022; as it is now listed for sale for $250 less ($14,500) here on craigslist with the same pictures, my assumption… more»
