Reader John R needs to find a new home for this Pontiac LeMans Convertible. It’s a project that needs to be finished, but it looks like a good starting point. He states that there is a little rust, but… more»
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1 Of 56! 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 4-Speed Convertible
It takes a special breed of fun-loving patriot to order up a flashy Cougar convertible with the sporty XR7 package, plenty of power options, and a four-speed stick-shift. Dealers love buyers with a bank account big enough to indulge… more»
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Dandy Dusty Barn Find: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup
Said to have been parked in 1969, this 1951 Chevrolet pickup is purportedly a true barn find. With a level of dust that is hard to fake, it appears to have come from decades of storage. Found here on… more»
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Opportunity Knocks: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
I blew off a lot of writing time yesterday reading about Jesse and Josh’s adventures with their Mustang coupe. What struck me was how much fun they had and that their actions got another old car back on the… more»
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Texas Cruiser! 1963 Oldsmobile Fiesta Wagon
Call me an amateur but I couldn’t identify this car from the side or rear. Beyond 50 feet I’d have to see the front clip to recognize it as an Oldsmobile, and that rarity leads to great conversations in… more»
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Three Fast Letters: 1968 AMX Project
American Motors had their work laid out for them in the early 1960s to try to shed their perceived public image as a builder of dull, stodgy cars for people who really weren’t enthusiastic about cars. An important part… more»
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Teaching Museum Donation: 1980 Mercury Bobcat
Years ago, when I still autocrossed, I would routinely see an individual down in New Haven, Connecticut with a Mercury Bobcat storming the cones with aggression. It was a highlight of my trip there, aside from actually competing, as… more»
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Spirit of America Edition: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
GM was getting into the spirit of America’s 200th birthday a little early when it came out with the 1974 Chevrolet Impala Spirit of America edition. This example is on Craigslist in Havre, Montana with an asking price of… more»
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Retired Workhorse: 1954 Dodge Power Wagon
Another day, another former firefighting apparatus on eBay. To be fair, however, this is a wicked Dodge Power Wagon, still wearing its original livery with a nice even coating of aged paint. The seller seems to be confusing the… more»
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One Tough Customer: 1962 Willys Jeep Station Wagon
One of the most far-sighted business decisions ever made was the trademarking of the JEEP name by Willys-Overland in 1943. Soldiers returning from the Second World War equated the Jeep brand with a tough, go-anywhere vehicle and those who… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1941 Ford C.O.E. 10-Wheeler
COE or cab-over-engine trucks are becoming quite desirable. If you want a cool vintage truck that stands out in a crowd, COE’s are the way to go. They can make really cool hot rods or haulers and share a lot… more»
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Wrecker Needs a Tow: 1980 Chevy CK/30
There is next to no information provided on this wrecker-bodied 1980 Chevrolet C/K 3500. I just want to note that this is the first time I’ve seen a tow truck socked away in a storage unit as if it’s… more»
Barn Finds Flashback: Great Adventures
This morning a Google Photos popped up on my phone with a photo collage. The photos were of our trusty little Barn Finds Mustang at the 2014 Northwest Classic Rally. It then hit me that exactly 4 years ago… more»
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No Reserve Deluxe Cab: 1954 Chevy Pickup
Bidding for this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 short-bed pickup ends tomorrow night, and it’s listed at no reserve. While not currently running, the seller seems to have a good sense of what the truck has and what its need will… more»
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Needs Saving: 1989 Chrysler Conquest
The Chrysler Conquest / Mitsubishi Starion twins remain one of my most favorite captive imports, despite their somewhat finicky reliability and tendency to show up only as abused and modified examples. This 1989 example is considered a survivor by… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1988 Buick LeSabre
My brother and I routinely comment on how desirable we find cars like this 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type, which was part of a performance-oriented lineup that Buick marketed in the 1980s. There were multiple models across the various GM… more»
