Continental was developed as a completely separate division of Ford to build a luxury automobile competitive with the best cars in the world. In 1956, for the price of a Rolls-Royce or a few Cadillacs, or even a couple Lincoln Premiere convertibles you… more»
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Bluegrass Connection: Dr. Stanley’s 1964 Avanti
This 1964 Studebaker Avanti is a desirable early generation car that was unfortunately torn down for a restoration that never began. The coupe has a mild celebrity connection, at one time belogning to Dr. Ralph Stanley, a well-known bluegrass… more»
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1 Of 2,520: 1964 Rambler Typhoon
With only 2,520 made, this 1964 Rambler Typhoon is a rare car. This unique project can be found here on eBay in Bellevue, Washington with one bid of $800 and there is no reserve. I got a car from… more»
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Corvette Alternative: 1972 Opel GT
This 1972 Opel GT is one of the better ones we’ve seen lately, although it is saddled with an automatic transmission. That’s OK – it likely played a role for the high state of preservation on display. The seller… more»
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Prewar Passenger Pigeon: 1934 Hupmobile Aero-Dynamic
From the beginning of automobile production in America to the end of World War II, an amazing number of manufacturers entered and left the market. From simple cycle cars to the many famous luxury vehicle manufacturers, consumers had a… more»
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Wooden It Be Nice? 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
You never know what you might find listed on eBay and this Chrysler Town and Country Convertible is definitely unexpected and rare. This convertible has been sitting for 58 years, which is longer than some of us have even been around…. more»
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X66 Forest Find! 1969 Camaro SS396 Carcass
The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro… a car so broadly worshiped that you can build a completely new one from scratch. Among 1969 Camaros, the X66, an SS (Super Sport) with the 396 cubic inch big block, represents an incredible find…. more»
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Fleet of Fastbacks: 1965 Mustang Projects
There’s a group of Fastback Ford Mustangs near Charlotte, North Carolina that are waiting for new homes. The cars are advertised as all being from 1965 and are all in need of full restorations. The quartet can be found… more»
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Divco Alternative: 1949 Dodge Route Van
Here in my abode of Rhode Island, a local milk company still has a few vintage Divcos in its fleet delivering milk to local families. It’s a nice throwback to when the most convenience we sought was our milk… more»
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$2,500 Barn Find Falcon: 1963 Ford Falcon
As a sales leader and one of the highest selling new car models in history up to their 1960 introduction, this 1963 Ford Falcon is a first-generation car and, as you can see, it’s also a project car. This… more»
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Numbers Matching, Mostly Original: 1971 Corvette LT-1
What a gorgeous C3! This 1971 Corvette is still featuring “most” of its original paint and appears to be in either great driver condition (my choice) or a foundation for a show car in the preservation classes. It’s listed… more»
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Fresh 455: 1975 GMC Glenbrook Motorhome
In what is becoming a recurring theme, I’ve written up a few of these GMC motorhomes lately. This one is perhaps my favorite yet, as it wears some great colors and period illustrations on the side that both set… more»
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One Owner: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
How often do you have the opportunity to purchase a 61 year old car from the original owner? Well this is one of those miraculous stories where a desirable car survived, time, the elements, and the hot rod and… more»
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Ford Estate Twofer: 1957 Ranch Wagon Combo
Here’s an era of automotive design I wish continued: the two-door “shooting brake” that this pair of Ford Ranch wagons captured beautifully. These are not entirely dissimilar in design from the pair of Opel Sport Wagons we featured a few… more»
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Bargain Pacesetting Trio of 1963 Chrysler 300s
Indy 500 fans, take note: the seller of this trio of 1963 Chrysler 300 project cars claims that they are “true Indy pace cars!” Now, the distinction between “true” pace cars that were actually used at the track and the… more»
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2,014 Miles And Mint! 1979 Trans Am
Barn Finds frequent submitter Pat L. suggested that we take a look at this unbelievable time capsule 1979 10th Anniversary Pontiac Trans Am that is listed for sale here on craigslist. The original owner is selling the car and… more»
