While discussing the strange appeal of “as found” cars, my good buddy Sid once exclaimed, “people want to see the sarcophagus!”. We all love to to see the dusty resting place of a good barn find before it gets pulled… more»
American Classic Cars
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A Fair Project: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
When I was in high school, two of my friends had cars similar to this. One was a Comet, the other a Fairlane. What I remember the most was the sweet exhaust note both of them had; I believe… more»
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Seeking Info: 1950 Crosley “Super” Hotshot
From Dave Anspach – I am the proud owner of a “barn” (well garage) find 1950 Crosley “Super” Hotshot. Crosley made the Hotshot as America’s first postwar sportscar beginning in 1949. The cars had a varied and successful racing… more»
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Cruising Patrol: 1939 Ford Ambulance
While most current ambulances are converted from vans, I remember seeing a lot of converted station wagons in my youth. Go back even further , by looking at the front end sheetmetal and the lack of a v8 emblem… more»
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Thick Dust: 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Barn finds are known for their dusty and dirty look, especially when they are first discovered. I’ve seen some seriously dusty cars over the years, but I think this 1965 Lincoln Continental Convertible takes the cake. The thick coating… more»
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1971 Mustang Boss 351 Project
After Josh’s “pace car in pieces” Camaro story from the other day, I figured I’d better followup with something from the blue oval. This 1971 Mustang rivals that Camaro in more ways than one! It may be fully assembled… more»
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Pace Car in Pieces: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11
When Chevy was asked to provide the official pace cars for the 1969 Indianapolis 500, they went all out for the occasion. They didn’t just build a couple pace cars, they built an entire fleet. They crafted several ’69… more»
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El Camino Alternative: 1982 Dodge Rampage
As many of you with older siblings likely know, coveting your brother’s possessions are standard rules of engagement. Despite having a fairly large Matchbox and Hot Wheels collection of my own, I still tried to barter for a few… more»
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Mustang Alternative: 1967 Mercury Cougar
America has had an on-again, off-again love affair with the Mustang since day one and in recent years they have become extremely popular, but with popularity comes inflated prices. Over the past few years I have watched the original… more»
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The Big Boy: 1937 Terraplane Pickup
When it comes to elegant styling, few eras have produced more flowing and classy vehicles than the 1930s did. Even work trucks received a healthy dose of Art Deco styling during the ’30s! This 1937 Terraplane Big Boy truck… more»
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Foxy Turbo: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
These days, the name of the game in combining efficiency with performance is to introduce turbocharging into every platform possible, from Hyundais to high-performance models like the BMW M3. While better fuel mileage is always welcome, I always feel… more»
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Bolgos Farms Dairy Truck: 1960 Divco 134 Delivery
I keep coming across these old Divco Milk trucks and I just can’t get enough of them! They are unusual, yet iconic. Whether you grew up when these were still in service or have only seen them in movies… more»
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Barn Swapping: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
I’m not sure who it was at Dodge who thought it would be smart to give the highest performance variant of the Dart the name Swinger, but I’m glad they did. To this day, every time I see a… more»
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4×4 Fire Fighter: 1959 Chevrolet Spartan 80
Any vehicle with the name Spartan has to be a mighty beast. It’s a name that conjures up images of mighty warriors, which makes it the perfect name for this 1959 Chevrolet Spartan 80 Fire Engine. The Chevy Spartan… more»
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Parts Wagon: 1959 Chevy Sedan Delivery
Now that the Duster is sold and waiting for the transporter to come pick it up, we have been putting together our plan of attack for the Volvo. We have made some great contacts already for some needed parts,… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1979 Plymouth Volare
If you didn’t already know, I’m on the hunt for a new daily driver to replace the Miata. As much as I love that little car, it isn’t good at hauling much more than myself around. Occasional kid duty… more»
