In motorsport, it is often referred to as the unfair advantage. The term refers to a situation where a manufacturer or constructor discovers a loophole in the regulations that allows them to maximize vehicle performance. Colin Chapman was one… more»
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Plenty of Parts: 1937 Plymouth PT50 Pickup
If you owned a Plymouth dealership in the 1930s and found it paired with Dodge, life was rosy. You not only had access to an excellent range of passenger vehicles but could delve into the Dodge inventory to meet… more»
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Just Two Owners! 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was Chevy’s answer to Ford’s LTD. Both cars were introduced in 1965 as upgrades to the Impala and Galaxie 500, respectively. The Caprice would be a part of the downsizing of GMs full-size cars in 1977 and… more»
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Moldy Pony: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
History shows that the First Generation Mustang was the right car at the right time, and few models before or since have generated the passion and sales success enjoyed by the original pony car. Ford repeated their perfect timing… more»
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Trail Beast: 1968 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2
Sometimes, a person just wants to be alone. If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that most of us don’t mind being alone. We don’t mind not working in an office. We like having more free… more»
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Max Wedge 440: 1962 Plymouth Savoy
Many enthusiasts find the idea of owning a genuine and recognizable muscle car too attractive to resist. However, some people are heavily attracted to a vehicle that offers the same level of performance but is a subtle sleeper. They… more»
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Shock Yourself! 1978 AMC EVA Pacer Electric
Here’s a double-or-triple change of pace—a 1978 AMC Pacer, ever a niche car, now rendered even more obscure by having been turned electric and further adapted with a system to create recharge by harnessing air created by the movement… more»
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Last of the Line: 1936 Auburn 654
The Auburn Co. started in business in 1877 producing wagons. Their focus shifted to automobiles 25 years later which would be their mainstay through the end of the line in 1937. The Great Depression had impacted Auburn just as… more»
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Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!
Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»
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Numbers-Matching Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
While the public’s love affair with the First Generation Mustang hadn’t ended by 1968, there was no denying that sales totals had fallen off a cliff. Form a high of 607,568 cars in 1966, the 1968 model year saw… more»
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Turbocharged Convertible: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo is one of the relatively few examples wherein a Pontiac customer chose to have it sent to an aftermarket vendor to convert it to a droptop. This example is not only rare for… more»
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1-of-2? 1977 Cadillac Seville San Remo
While they haven’t reached the point of extinction, finding coachbuilt vehicles in today’s new car market is challenging. They haven’t disappeared entirely, but tightening safety regulations and insurance requirements mean that they are often deemed unviable. The seller claims… more»
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E for Exclusivity: 1988 Excalibur Four Door Touring Sedan
Wowzers. File this one under “Cars of the Stars” as well as “Reserved for the Rich and Famous.” Excaliburs were pricey, costing twice as much as a Caddy back in 1965, but there was nothing else like them on the… more»
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Gran Coupe Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda got re-invented in 1970, losing its physical heritage with the not-so-exciting Valiant compact. It shared its all-new E-body platform with the Dodge Challenger, but they had no sheet metal in common. The Gran Coupe was added… more»
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Parked In The ’60s: 1939 Buick Special Touring Sedan
Hidden away in this garage is a pre-war American classic that has occupied the same spot since the 1960s. Family commitments and an interstate relocation saw the owner park the car more than five decades ago. A recent passing… more»
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One Family Owned 4×4: 1961 GMC K10
There comes a time when you just have to let things go, even if it is a three-generation family vehicle. This 1961 GMC 4×4 was bought new by the sellers’ grandfather and its services are no longer needed so… more»
