Ford rolled out the Ranchero in 1957 as something of a gentleman’s pick-up. Over the years, it would be available in different configurations – such as full-size, compact and intermediate – and a part of Ford’s portfolio through the… more»
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Half Century Sitting: 1939 Chevrolet JA Master DeLuxe
This 1939 Chevrolet JA Master DeLuxe, by my accounting, has spent 50 of its 81 years in stored mode. The original owner parked it in a carport for 30 years, the second owner got it running and parked it… more»
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15th Anniversary: 1983 Hurst/Olds
1983 was the 15th anniversary of the Hurst/Olds that was first introduced in 1968. It was produced sporadically, over nine model years and 16,537 total copies. These are highly sought-after cars, especially the 1983-83 editions with the Hurst Lightning… more»
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Living in a Bubble! 1957 Airstream Bubble
“Cute as a button,” my late Grandmother would have said of this 1957 Airstream Bubble in Little Rock, Arkansas. Airstream, arguably the most glamorous of vintage trailers, only produced the 16-foot Bubble model from 1955 through 1958, though a… more»
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Carport Find: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Wagon
Let’s start by saying that the seller doesn’t indicate the model of this wagon. In fact, the headline calls it a Chevy Corvette, but he corrects that later. We believe this is a Chieftain as it was the only… more»
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Five Speed Survivor: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
Worn but not worn out is how this 1986 Ford Mustang GT can be described. It has clearly seen a lot of outside time and the sun has worked its Canyon Red finish over pretty extensively. With 122K miles… more»
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Attention Grabber? 1972 Ford Maverick Grabber
After a long and successful run, the compact Ford Falcon was retired to make way for the new Maverick in 1969. It was a much sportier looking car, but it still had Falcon roots underneath it. No doubt in… more»
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Fire Fighter Special: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This Chevy Camaro had a recent scare in that it very nearly became a victim of the California wildfires. We’re told the flames came within eight feet of the car, but the fire fighters were able to beat them… more»
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Only Four Left? 1977 Ford Cruising Van
When a movement becomes popular enough, it’s not long until the big OEMs decide to get in on the fun and start offering a factory version of what individual customizers and the aftermarket have been building all along. In… more»
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Dock Find: 1992 Piver Trimaran Multihull Sailboat
The auction ends soon for this donated oddball of a boat, known as a Piver Trimaran, a multihull creation from the mind of entrepreneur Arthur Piver. The company pioneered this novel design, and demonstrated its ability to perform cross-continental… more»
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Original 383/4-Speed: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1968 Plymouth Road Runner is a two-owner classic that still retains all of its original drivetrain. It runs and drives, and has only minor rust issues for the next lucky owner to address. Barn Finder Ikey H has… more»
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348 Tri-Power! 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
The 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe was not just a stunning looking car, but it was available with a variety of engine options. The 348ci Tri-Power V8 was undoubtedly the pick of the bunch, and that is what we… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevy discovered in the 1960s that people would buy big sporty cars, witness the Impala Super Sport. The Impala model debuted in 1958 and took over the top spot from the Bel Air the following year. Two years after… more»
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Solid Body: 1946 Chevrolet AK Pickup
This 1946 Chevrolet Pickup is a solid survivor that runs and drives. It would make a fantastic restoration project, or the next owner might choose to drive the vehicle as it currently stands. It is loaded with character and… more»
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Papa Smurf Creation: 1974 Ford Custom Van
And now for something from “The just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. What we have here is a modified 1974 Ford E series van with a little 1976 VW bus thrown in for good measure. Referred… more»
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Black Plate Delivery: 1963 Studebaker Zip Van
With a triple blast of a siren, followed by the exclaim, “Mail’s in!”, Morticia Adams let the members of her Addams Family know that the daily mail has arrived. And in the 1960s, that mail was delivered in a… more»
