Warning: don’t read this post unless your tetanus booster is up to date! This thoroughly beaten 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda looks like the vehicular version of Gene Hackman’s character “Popeye” Doyle, in the 1975 movie The French Connection II, after… more»
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Barn Find ASC McLaren: 1986 Mercury Capri
It seems to me these converted Mercury Capris get little to no love in the collector car scene. Converted by American Sunroof Corp. to the sleek two-seater you see here, values always seem flat despite the limited production. This… more»
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Return of the Golden Sahara: George Barris Lincoln Capri
This famed Petersen Motorama showcar was lost for 50 years, but has since returned to light and is now slated to go to auction at Mecum’s Indianapolis event in May. The 1953 Lincoln Capri on which it was based… more»
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“A Pinnacle Of Preservation”: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes this 1967 big-block, air conditioned, manual transmission (salivating yet?) Corvette as “a pinnacle of preservation.” Based on the description in the auction listed here on eBay, they are correct. 42 bids so far have taken the price… more»
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T-Tops and 4-Speed: 1978 Dodge Aspen
As a replacement for the Dart/Valiant/Duster, the Aspen and Volaré don’t seem to be as popular with collectors. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a couple of nice and somewhat unusual features which sets it apart from the herd. This one… more»
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Salvage Yard Rescue: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Wagon
My 1980 BMW 320/6 project was a sort of junkyard rescue: the longtime owner considered sending it to scrap, but thankfully, the junkyard owner talked him out of it given how low the price of scrap was. That car… more»
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Shelby Sedan: 1988 Dodge Lancer
So many of Chrysler’s attempts to compete with BMWs sports sedans of the 80s can be traced back to their partnership with Shelby Automobiles. Turbocharged engines, firmer suspension, upmarket features – all of it seemed like a great recipe… more»
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327 V8 and AC: 1959 Rambler Ambassador
This big Rambler was made even bigger with a factory Continental Kit. I could personally do without that option but this is one interesting project car. It’s a 1959 Rambler Ambassador and it’s listed on eBay with a $3,750 buy… more»
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Spring Cleaning: 1942 Ford Snogo Snow Blower
Are you fed up with winter and ready to get your classic back out on the roads? Well look no further than this 1942 Ford Snogo snow blower truck. Featuring a 4×4 drive train, a flathead V8, and a… more»
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Old Work Horse: 1953 International R130 Utility
Old utility bed work trucks are scarce, and are certainly a rare treat to see out on the road. Having spent its youth as a Electricians work truck, this International still wears its hand painted lettering and its utility… more»
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Custom Corvette: 1967 Convertible 396
For me, the 1967 Corvette is all muscle and practically perfect. Then why, I have to ask myself, am I drawn to the fancy flared fiberglass custom found here on eBay? I guess don’t mind the unabashed exaggeration of… more»
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390/4 Speed/67,000 Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang GT
A Mustang Fastback is easily a dream car due to its great looks and movie appearances such as “Bullitt”. This 1967 GT has covered 67,000 miles and for some unknown reason was pulled apart and stored in a car… more»
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Tin Woody: 1954 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Woodies are costly no matter how you look at it, but a tin woody offers woody looks for small cost, much like this 1954 Chevrolet 210. In the process of being revived, the seller has had to stop work… more»
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Is That You Roscoe? 1978 Plymouth Fury Police Car
Jeff Lavery recently teased this 1978 Fury in his writeup of a 1982 AMC Concord that came from the same stash as this car and the 1985 Plymouth Fury police car I wrote about. At this point, I’d be… more»
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Glass Houses: 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
“Not much to describe as there isn’t much to a Chevette.” That’s how the seller of this good-looking 1980 Chevrolet Chevette describes it. This example is located in Suffolk, Virginia and it can be found on Craigslist, or go… more»
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Bee-yond Hope? 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
The consummate explorer Jacques Cousteau famously said “Nature is neither cruel nor kind,” but it hasn’t done this 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee any favors. Located in the heat and moisture-rich rust accelerator known as Jonesboro, Louisiana, this once… more»
