Talk about a sleeper hot rod! This 1950 Studebaker pickup has great patina on top and a fierce drive train underneath. Found here on eBay with a current bid in five-figures, this truck is sure to impress the muscle… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Project Trucks In Idaho
While recently running errands, I spotted several ’50s GM trucks parked alongside the road. I’ve noticed the collection of projects in the owner’s yard before, but I hadn’t ever noticed the for sale sign. Classic trucks have become quite popular… more»
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17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible
The same seller of the minty Toyota Celica ST we just featured also has this 1990 Ford Mustang convertible, wearing similar colors and with equally impressive low mileage. What are the odds they came from the same home or… more»
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Cummins Powered: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger
Back in the ’70s and ’80s, all of the Big Three had a full size, body on frame, 2 door SUV. GM had the Blazer and Jimmy twins, Ford had the Bronco, and Mopar had the Ramcharger. When this… more»
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Pretty In Pink? 70 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 4-Speed
The folks at Dodge decided they wanted to go Trans-Am road racing with a muscle car. The idea of taking a muscle car and adding heavy duty suspension and fat tires must have seemed like a good idea at… more»
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Optional Twin-H Power: 1953 Hudson Super Jet
We often hear that it’s becoming so expensive, sometimes too expensive, to jump into the old car hobby. Cars like this 1953 Hudson Super Jet bring it all back to earth again. This example is posted on Craigslist in… more»
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Low Mileage and Stock: 1998 Jeep Cherokee
A few years ago, we wouldn’t have even looked twice at an XJ Cherokee. While their reputation for reliability was certainly celebrated, they weren’t considered special. But as the supply of good, clean, low-mileage examples began to dry up,… more»
Reader Ad: 1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
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»
