Must be orphan car week: in quick succession, we have covered a Hornet, a Pinto wagon, and now this slightly scruffy AMC Pacer. Minted in 1976, today’s quarry is located in Tamworth, New Hampshire, and has had only two… more»
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True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of the day when they might open the door to a shed or barn to discover a long-forgotten classic lurking in a corner under a layer of dust. Such is the case… more»
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Ready to Restore: 1939 Buick Special
If pre-war American classics tick the boxes for you, this 1939 Buick Special deserves a close look. It is a solid and complete carport find that is begging for a new lease on life. Its lack of significant rust… more»
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350 V8 4-Door: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Project
Finally, a third-generation Chevy Nova that likely isn’t going to be made into an SS 396 clone. It has too many doors for that, but it does have a 350 cubic inch V8 engine, which would make it a… more»
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Cheap Project: 1980 Plymouth Volare
Some enthusiasts long to tackle a first project build, but find the prospect of sinking potentially thousands of dollars into a luxury undertaking daunting and hard to justify. That is where cars like this 1980 Plymouth Volare ride to… more»
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Turbo Diesel S-Class: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL
This great-looking Benz combines some of the best-ever Mercedes components into what feels like a bank vault on wheels (yes, I have experience). After chatting with the owner this morning I’m convinced I’d like to own this car; if… more»
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1 of 2 Prototypes: 1989 Shelby CSX/VNT
While most car people remember Carroll Shelby for his association with Ford Motor Co. and the Shelby Mustang, he had a long-standing relationship with Chrysler, too. One result of that association was the Shelby CSX/VNT which was based on… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Project
Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, but there are a lot of reasons to like this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle. It is a one-owner dry-climate survivor that is ideal for enthusiasts who prefer a… more»
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Flame Orange Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as an upscale version of the GM division’s mid-size car. The automobile developed quite a following over time and would ultimately become the best-selling vehicle in its field. The second generation was… more»
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1 of 2 in the US! 1976 Opel Kadett C
If the fourth generation of the Opel Kadett looks like the Chevy Chevette (also the Chevy Vega), that’s because it was part of General Motors’ first “world car” using the T-platform and built by GM across the globe. The… more»
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Mother Was First Owner: 1969 Ford LTD 428 V8
Britanny Blue is such a nice, crisp color for this 1969 Ford LTD four-door sedan and it was the favorite color for the seller’s dad, a former Southeast Region Ford Vice President, who liked all of his cars to… more»
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Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8
In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevy Nova compact was still one of the company’s best-selling cars. More than 300,000 copies were dispatched through dealer showrooms that year, it’s the third biggest year up to that time. The… more»
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Ready to Rumble! 1971 Dodge Demon 340
The original Demon was Dodge’s answer to the successful Plymouth Duster. It was introduced in 1971 after the Duster proved to be quite popular. The name was only used for two years before the car was rebranded as the… more»
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Survivor? 1919 Dodge Model 30 Touring Sedan
Dodge Brothers Company was founded in 1900 by Horace and John Dodge. It was originally a parts supplier to other car makers, but in 1914, it made the Model 30-35. With more horsepower and a simpler, stouter transmission than… more»
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350 V8 Restomod: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet sold a bundle of automobiles from 1955 to 1957, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives”. Besides all-new styling, the cars had the first V8 engine offered by Chevrolet since 1918. The Bel Air was the upscale model and… more»
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Halo Roof: 1971 Ford Torino Spring Edition
Ford redesigned its mid-size Torino in 1970, giving the car a leaner and more slender aerodynamic appearance. Sales were less than spectacular, and the design would only be run for two years before the automobile was redone again. The… more»
