I guess it would be fair to describe me as a Station Wagon convert. I never understood these vehicles, believing that owners bought them out of necessity to accommodate growing families. However, having had several as company cars in… more»
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390 V8 Fastback: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
When the full-size Fords were redesigned in 1965, they had stacked rather than lateral twin headlights. With the styling refresh of 1968, they went back to the side-by-side peepers but retained the upright taillights. The seller says this ’68… more»
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Built in California 99 Years Ago: 1926 Durant Star
William Crapo Durant was one of the most energetic and creative figures in automotive history. Credited with founding General Motors, Durant was the type that swung for the fences and either struck out spectacularly or hit bases-loaded home runs. … more»
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Johnny Fontaine Edition: 1981 Imperial By Chrysler
It’s bada bing time! Motorapido has discovered a listing for a 1981 Frank Sinatra edition Imperial. This version of Chrysler’s top-drawer Imperial brand is a pretty rare bird and possesses its own uniqueness – it’s certainly a worthwhile discovery…. more»
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How Would You Use It? 1941 Ford 1 1/2-Ton Truck
Years ago, I found an orange ’46 Ford half-ton for sale at the local antique festival, and I ogled it awkwardly for two days before deciding that it wasn’t quite right for me. Regretting that decision, I later found… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1959 Pontiac Catalina
Hiding in a dark corner of this shed is a classic that the owner claims ran when parked. It would be easy to consign this 1959 Pontiac Catalina to the too-hard basket because it hasn’t fired a shot in… more»
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440 V8 Roller: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
In 1967, Dodge had two mid-size cars to compete in the muscle car arena (started by the Pontiac GTO). One was the sporty fastback Charger that had debuted just the year before. The other was the Coronet R/T which… more»
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Simply Stunning: 17k Mile 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
Before I delve too deeply into the story of this 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible, I must give the seller a pat on the back. By photographing the car in subdued light, they have managed to emphasize its sweeping… more»
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Stored 50 Years! 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Road racing suits vintage Corvettes smartly, letting the powerful classics stretch their legs, leveraging their low center of gravity and advanced engineering with moves that quickly become illegal on public roadways. This Pleasanton, California Corvette reportedly raced in the… more»
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13k Mile 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
’60s Chevrolet advertisements called the Corvette America’s “only sports car”. The cars were engineered with driving pleasure as the core priority. The 1960 Corvette is a stunning classic car with plenty of charm. The example at hand is said… more»
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55k Original Miles: No Reserve 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
I acknowledge that some enthusiasts hesitate when thoughts turn to tackling another person’s unfinished project build. However, I sometimes wonder whether that reluctance increases when the build in question has stalled at the hands of two owners. That is… more»
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460 Trailer Special: 1979 Ford F250 Ranger Lariat
“Lariat” topped Ford’s truck trims in ’79, and this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger Lariat 4WD in Tacoma, Washington ranks among the fanciest ’70s trucks we’ve featured. The two-tone Supercab rig may or may not have languished in a barn,… more»
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Handsome but Diminutive: 1938 American Bantam Roadster
One of the more endearing aspects of the automobile market in the thirties was the incredible number of choices available to consumers. There were still several independent manufacturers scraping by. They did so by exploiting niches in the market… more»
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Pre-War Workhorse: 1940 Plymouth PT-105
This 1940 Plymouth pickup is nothing if not simple. No modern truck boasts simplicity; even a fender bender can cost over $1000 after replacing our all-important parking sensors and other high-tech doo-dads… trucking necessities from marketing one-upmanship. How many… more»
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53k Mile 1988 Buick Skyhawk
The 1988 Buick Skyhawk was marketed as a fun sporty car that was fairly affordable. Buick offered the car as a 2-door sedan, a hatchback, a 4-door sedan, and a station wagon. The manual examples are said to be… more»
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Rusty Roller: Last Year 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Barracuda shed its heritage with the Valiant compact in 1970. That came in the form of a new E-body platform the “pony car” would share with the new Dodge Challenger. The public’s response was strong, and sales… more»
