1958 brought an end to the storied Packard marque. It was not an elegant end by most accounts, as basically low-budget add-ons were attached to the basic Studebaker shell to create a different look that not everyone found attractive…. more»
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Father Of The King: 1966 Dodge Coronet
Think of your favorite movie star. Or the singer you have the most albums from (ok, referencing vinyl either makes me a hipster, or just plain old. I’ll let you decide). Now, think of that person’s parents. Not something… more»
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Measure Carefully: 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
The thoughtful seller of this lovely but looooong 1970 Cadillac Eldorado included all of its major external dimensions in their ad. If your new year’s resolution is to trim inches this year, this may not be the car for… more»
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Superb Sportabout: 1976 AMC Hornet Wagon
I was just barely a teenager in 1976 and a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout Wagon would have probably been the furthest thing from my mind, and the lowest vehicle on my wish list. Now, things are different, I’m about… more»
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Inching Toward Collectibility: 1982 Buick Century Limited
Incredible as it may be to believe, as the calendar marches into a new year General Motors’ first front-wheel drive A-bodies are now 36 years old. That puts us that much closer to the day when these once-ubiquitous American… more»
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Horseless Carriage: 1906 Holsman High Wheeler
Though much older than the cars I typically write about, I love Holsmans. This was a submission I couldn’t resist! McPherson College has a 1908 Holsman High Wheeler that is nearing completion that I have experience working around, but… more»
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Topless Truck: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Here’s an unusual one. As if a 1983 Dodge Rampage isn’t unusual enough, this one is rust-free which adds to the unusual factor. There is also another secret hiding in, or on, this one. It’s posted on Craigslist, or… more»
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$3,500 Scout: 1962 International Scout 80
Holy complicated bumper setup, Batman! Obviously this 1962 International Harvester Scout 80 was set up to pull behind some sort of rig, but the seller doesn’t mention it in their Craigslist ad. This little box-checker (in that it checks… more»
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Been Local For A While: 1959 Edsel Corsair
This 1959 Edsel Corsair has been a “local car” for over a decade according to the seller. I’m sure you know what I mean — the classic that you see either on the road or in someone’s yard, and… more»
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No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Having four doors, this 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon is no Nomad, but it could be a fun project for a Chevy collector or fan. Be prepared to use the heck out of your credit card in ordering new parts,… more»
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Striped Cordoba: 1977 Dodge Charger Daytona
The mid-late-1970s isn’t everyone’s idea of nirvana as far as muscle cars go. Or, just cars, in general. This 1977 Dodge Charger Daytona is one great-looking car, at least condition-wise. Whether a person likes this era of Charger (or… more»
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It’s A Runner–Sort Of: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
I suppose since there are fuel tank issues, the title really isn’t quite correct, but I was surprised nonetheless to read that this 1956 Cadillac Eldorado actually runs and drives as long as you use an auxiliary fuel tank… more»
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Levi’s Edition: 1978 AMC Gremlin
We recently talked about the Toyota Celica U.S. Grand Prix Edition as a prime example of the lengths automakers will go to concoct a special edition. Well, what about the pants? The same rules (or lack thereof) applied for… more»
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A-Body Gold! 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W30
By 1979, most auto enthusiasts realized that the fastest new cars plainly lacked the punch of the best you could buy ten years earlier. However, if you wanted a new car, something sporty and Cutlass-ish, this Hurst Olds looked… more»
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The Original 4WD: 1930 Ford Model A Mail Truck
A few years ago, we featured a Ford Model A that was fashioned into a sort of off-road mail truck back in the 1940s to deliver mail in the rural regions of Montana. The seller of that unusual and… more»
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How Not To Restore: 1941 Plymouth Coupe
It never ceases to amaze me how good, original cars keep popping up. With our army of car nuts peeping into every open garage and lustfully eyeing every barn in the lower 48, you would think that all the… more»
