There’s a lot of speculation and discussion as to what the first SUV was, at least in the United States. Considered by many as the first “SUV”, this 1956 International Travelall is posted here on craigslist in Sierra Vista,… more»
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A Piece Of Jeep History: 1949 Willys Jeepster
(Updated 10/30 to reflect the error in engine identification – JO) Jeeps are a hot commodity these days! I’m floored by the list prices for new models but it doesn’t seem to matter – they sell. And, it’s not… more»
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Keep On Truckin’: 1971 GMC 3500 Transporter
Here’s a potential solution to a problem. You wheel and deal in old cars, or maybe you just have a nice modest, constantly changing collection. But transportation of acquired vehicles always causes a rub. Well, you can buy this… more»
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Airflyte Project: 1949 Nash 600 Super
You know one when you see one! Bathtub, blimp, submarine, capsule, however, you choose to describe it, a 1949 Nash is a definite attention-getter. I have always been fascinated by this new for ’49 design but in a perverse… more»
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390 V8 Power: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
Ford joined the mid-size muscle car craze in 1966 when it added the Fairlane GT/GTA to the mix (GT = 4-speed, GTA = automatic). With an all-new body featuring stacked headlights that resembled the senior Fords, the GT/GTA wasn’t… more»
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Tidy and Solid: 1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
With winter fast approaching, now might seem an odd time to add a Convertible to your garage. However, nothing could be further from the truth. While the weather limits the opportunities for classic motoring, it does allow the opportunity… more»
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The Hunt for the Owen Magnetics
One of the more enjoyable aspects of writing for Barn Finds is getting exposure to stories about significant cars being brought back to life by passionate caretakers. I’ve mentioned my love of the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in the… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Some enthusiasts find a project build beyond their capabilities. The issue could be skill levels, lack of time, or simply not knowing where to start. That makes vehicles like this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS hard to resist. Once the… more»
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Fairly Complete? 1969 Dodge Charger
Sometimes it’s a matter of perspective. Is the glass half full or half empty? Have you traveled many miles on your journey, or do you have many miles to go? Such is the case with this 1969 Dodge Charger…. more»
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Original Paint 4×4: 1986 Dodge W250
This 1986 Dodge W250 “Power Ram” is an original paint survivor with under 60,000 original miles. It sports the preferred combo of four-wheel-drive and a 5.2L V8. It’s always amazing to find workhorses like these in survivor-grade condition because… more»
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Estate Find: 1972 Chevrlet Corvette Stingray
The 1972 model year marked a changing of the guard for the C3 Corvette. It was the last year Chevrolet produced the car with many of its defining characteristics. The chrome front bumper would be a memory for the… more»
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One of None? 1965 Ford Mustang Wagon
In 1965, the Ford Mustang was the hottest new car going. In the first 18 months, the company sold more than 680,000 of them. Sport coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles – but not a single station wagon. That’s because one… more»
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Just Donated: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Here’s yet another head-scratcher of a donation car courtesy of eBay seller “Just Donated.” This 1973 Plymouth Duster looks to be a super clean driver but the listing does cite a few dings that may have made it not… more»
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Driving Project: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
Reader feedback from previous articles reveals that microcars like this 1957 BMW Isetta 300 are “take it or leave it” propositions. They appeal to a segment of the classic world, while others would prefer to walk than own one… more»
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Fallen Flag: 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner
As of late, I have been finding that the disappeared American auto brands like Packard, Nash, Hudson, and others capture my interest more and more. Today’s no-longer-with-us example is a 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner and it is of additional interest… more»
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Needs Good Home: 1949 Pontiac Chieftain
Pontiac’s post-WW2 automobiles were retreads until 1949 when the all-new Chieftain and Streamliner debuted. The Chieftain would be Pontiac’s entry-level model, using the A-body shared with Chevrolet. Both six and eight-cylinder engines were offered, with the latter said to… more»
