From 1909 to 1931, the Oakland Motor Car Co. was a part of General Motors. Oakland is known for bringing the Pontiac to market in 1926, while also fielding cars under their own name. In those days, Chevrolet was… more»
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Frozen In Time: 1930 Model A Pickup Hot Rod
At one time or another, pretty much every car guy or gal has opened up a car magazine and enjoyed the pictures, stories, and specifications of the cars within. Consequently, some cars featured in big publications have gone on… more»
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Desert Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet had a break-out year of sorts in 1955. New modern styling, a dash of Cadillac glamour in a “low-priced three” car, optional air conditioning, a new V8 engine – and a sporty new model called the Nomad –… more»
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428 V8 Estate Car: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
1966 was a milestone year for the Ford T-Bird. It was the last year for both convertibles and unibody construction. The cars that followed would be bigger and closer to Lincoln in terms of size, style and function. But… more»
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Drop Top 4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette is one of those rare collector cars that’s just easy to buy and even easier to own. It won’t ever be the most valuable vintage muscle car out there, and that’s OK; with a four-speed,… more»
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Adventure Machine: 1987 Dodge XPLORER
Campers of all shapes and sizes, from monstrous motorhomes to tow-behind trailers, are often purchased for a specific purpose: a retirement, an upcoming road trip – perhaps even an expectation of frequent tailgating at upcoming sporting events. Sometimes, the… more»
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V12 Barn Find! 1941 Lincoln Continental Mark I
This one had me at the first image of the engine! Yeah, it looks like a scary old Lincoln, the kind where you might be reluctant to open the trunk but once the hood was up and that flathead… more»
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Black Plate Project: 1966 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina nameplate was part of the Pontiac portfolio for more than 30 years. In the 1950s, it was assigned to hardtop body styles, but became the brand’s entry-level full-size models from the 1960s forward. This ’66 Catalina 2-door… more»
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Grilled Cobra! Toasted 1966 MidStates Prototype
“Tastes like chicken!” might describe grilled snake meat, but this 1966 Cobra replica in Heath, Ohio probably tastes nothing like chicken. A garage fire claimed the life of this once wicked snake. Hopefully it was insured! If you’ve got… more»
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10k Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Silverado C30 Camper Special
It may be hard to believe based on this photo, but the seller confirms that this 1980 Chevrolet 1980 Chevrolet Silverado C30 3+3 Camper Special has well under 20,000 original miles and is remained in one-family ownership during that… more»
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47k Miles? 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
Optimism is a positive quality but so is discernment. The seller of this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette has optimism. The ad for this Corvette states that it has 47,000 miles and that it is an amazing opportunity to own… more»
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1 Of 400 Built: 1969 Samco Cord Warrior 440
When it comes to certain makes and models, it’s practically guaranteed that replicas will be made at some point. The car in question is simply so coveted, so exotic that there’s no way limiting its production to the scarce… more»
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Cherokee Truckster Edition: 1994 Ford Explorer XLT
Who can forget the Wagon Queen Family Truckster from the iconic 1983 movie, National Lampoon’s Vacation? It’s hard not to laugh at the scene where the slippery used car salesman played by Eugene Levy sells the Truckster to an… more»
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V8 Powered Italian! 1969 Intermeccanica Italia
The Intermeccanica Italia arrived in the US market in 1968 using what was then a proven formula — swoopy European body meets American V-8 power for a long-term relationship in the fast lane! The end result in this case… more»
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Forest Find: 1957 Lincoln Premiere
Who remembers the Lincoln Futura concept car of the 1950s? If you were growing up a decade later, you might recall that it inspired the George Barris Batmobile from the 1960s TV show, Batman. And it also provided a… more»
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428 SCJ/Drag Pack! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The damage to the driver’s door on this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 looks a bit like a shotgun blast, and that seems pretty appropriate for this car. This once potent classic has been turned into a bit of a… more»
