For those of us outside the muscle and pony car world, the codes and designations used to denote the options and features a car might have can be a bit confusing and hard to follow. One thing I’ve learned… more»
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Cutting Edge: 1960 Chrysler 300F
Some classic cars were so ahead of their time that when we look at them today it is almost incredible to think a car that’s 50+ years old could have technology that seems cutting edge even today. As I… more»
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A Day Late: 1970 Mustang KK 429
Yesterday morning I received an email about a 1970 Mustang that had just purchased. The new owner had found it the day before, pulled it home, and decided to find a new home for it with someone who could… more»
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Executive Suite: 1967 Imperial Mobile Director
One of my favorite things to do is collect vintage accessories. Obviously, I’m biased towards BMW parts, but I still grab nifty baubles as I see them if for no other reason than to save them from being scrapped… more»
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Beauty On A Budget: 1961 Devin Special
It usually isn’t too difficult for a seller to list the make and model of the car they are selling, but once in a while I can make an exception for a seller not knowing the exact model of… more»
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Fleet Of Finds In Modesto California
As Josh related in a recent post, vintage car finds can be loners or come in groups. There’s a very large assemblage of them for sale here on craigslist in Modesto, California that was brought to our attention by… more»
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Special Delivery: 1930 Ford Model A
As those of us in the northeast hunker down for quite the winter blast, it seemed fitting to write up a vehicle that was designed to withstand the harshest of climates and terrains. I’ve noticed this oddball 1930 Ford… more»
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A Falcon, A Bronco, And An Airstream
The barn find is an unusual animal. Most creatures tend to be found either in large groups or as solitary individuals. Barn finds on the other hand seem to have no preference for sociability. They might be found as… more»
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Open Your Eyes: 1965 Buick Riviera
I don’t claim to be much of a hot-rodder, but one of my favorite car designs of all times remains to be the iconic Buick Riviera. From the hideaway headlights to a surprisingly handsome interior, I’ve always considered the… more»
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It’s A Car! It’s A Truck! It’s A 1957 Ford Ranchero!
Normally I check out the local craigslist ads at least once a day. Unfortunately I didn’t get my daily craigslist fix in as early as usual, so I didn’t spot this find as early as I would have liked… more»
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Two Door Sedan: 1960 Ford Fairlane Club
As I’m sure all of you know by now, when it comes to my taste in cars, I walk to the beat of my own drum. Don’t get me wrong, I love many of the popular classics (think Mustangs),… more»
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Dealership Find: Kaisers, Willys, & Stanley Steamer
We know a “find” is special when more than one person sends it in. This one came in from Fred W and Sam R. Apparently, the seller’s family has been in the car business since the 40s. His grandfather… more»
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Slightly Batty: 1957 Lincoln Capri
Lincoln in the ‘50s was a far cry from the Lincoln of today. Believe it or not, the brand was known for its high performance cars, especially the Capri model as seen here. Positioned below both the Continental and… more»
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Save Me: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
Happy Wagon Wednesday! To celebrate, I would like to present you with this 1958 Chevrolet Nomad. It apparently lived its whole life in California (as evidenced by the black license plates) before a restoration shop in Florida picked it… more»
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Sleeping Kitty: 1967 Mercury Cougar
I’ve had a soft spot for early Cougars ever since my father brought me a 1/43 scale plastic model of one shortly after its launch. That was followed by Aurora slot cars that I loved also. My mother had… more»
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Scratch And Dent: 1986 Buick Grand National
A few days ago, Jesse inadvertently reminded me of one of my favorite activities: perusing Copart’s collectibles section for a down-on-its-luck project car. While it’s safe to assume most hobbyists know there’s potential gold to be struck in these… more»
