“Would you like woodgrain or no woodgrain, Squire?” That is the question, at least for Ford station wagon buyers in this era, and a few other companies that offered top-zoot micro-thin wallpaper-looking woodgrain on the sides of their long… more»
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Stored for Decades: 1947 Hudson Pickup with Twin H-Power
Finding any Hudson pickup is a rare event, fewer than 3,000 were ever built, but discovering one with a period-correct Super Six engine and twin H carburetors is almost unheard of. This 1947 Hudson pickup, listed here on Facebook… more»
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Don’t Part it Out: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
Insurance auctions and salvage lots are oftentimes great places to find potential enthusiast vehicles at a serious discount. Now, you’re not going to find a Ferrari or a survivor Fox body, but there’s plenty of interesting vehicles that don’t… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Project
If you’ve been waiting for a 1969 Camaro project with all the right bones, this numbers-matching example might be exactly what you’ve been hunting for. Listed here on eBay, this original V8 coupe is stripped, media blasted, and ready… more»
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Olds Rocket 350! 1981 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
With a dizzying number of engines available, the tenth-generation Eldorado was sure to please almost any buyer, or so Cadillac thought. A couple of the choices (a 350 diesel and a 368 V8-6-4) didn’t work out quite as well… more»
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Leather and T-Tops: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z
Dodge fitted 16 inch wheels to its Daytona Turbo Z in 1986, a the same diameter as that year’s Ferrari Testarossa. As the world emerged from the automotive low point that sent performance backwards since the mid-’70s, cars like… more»
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Never Seen Snow! 48K-Mile 1972 Ford Maverick
According to the seller, this Maverick has never been driven in the winter, and that’s amazing since it’s located in Wisconsin and is 53 years old. It’s also wearing “vintage Shelby daisy mag wheels.” This 1972 Ford Maverick is… more»
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74k Miles: One-Owner 1965 Ford Mustang
Few will argue that the 1965 Mustang doesn’t deserve its place as one of the most popular American collector cars; after all, it has sheer numbers on its side. With almost 700,000 being built during that long first model… more»
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LT-1 and A/C: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The seller believes that this Convertible would have been one of the most expensive examples of the Chevrolet Corvette sold in 1972. When you start to assess the long list of options selected by the first owner, that claim… more»
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Red-Painted Stainless: 1981 DMC DeLorean
It’s amazing how disguising one distinctive feature can entirely transform a classic. Most readers would instantly recognize a DMC DeLorean, courtesy of the gullwing doors and brushed stainless panels. However, throw a coat of color over the exterior, and… more»
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Never Seen The Road? 1931 Ford Model A
It isn’t unusual to find classics that have spent decades squirreled away in a barn, but this 1931 Ford Model A is an extraordinary discovery. It is staggering to think that this beauty has ninety-four years under its belt,… more»
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51k Miles: 1962 Mercury Meteor Custom V8
The Meteor nameplate, a nod to the burgeoning Space Race, had been used by Ford of Canada since the 1950s. However, for a brief period in the 1960s, the moniker was applied to a new mid-size car sold by… more»
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Project or Parts? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Time can treat some classics more kindly than others. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette graphically demonstrates how severely a desirable vehicle can deteriorate if life hasn’t been favorable. The seller is blunt with their assessment, raising the question of whether… more»
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25k Mile 4-Speed Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
With around 282,000 produced, the 1979 Chevrolet Camaro saw the highest number of units roll off the assembly line during the entire second generation, which was a long run, lasting all the way from the 1970 model until 1981. … more»
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Once In A Barn: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet had a hit on their hands with what would become known as the “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57. Some of the credit for selling nearly five million Chevies during this period may go to the return of a V8 engine… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette L-82
This 1977 Chevrolet Corvette left the factory powered by the range-topping L-82 version of Chevrolet’s 350ci V8. It provided very respectable performance by the standards of the day, but many enthusiasts craved more. If you harbor that feeling, this… more»
