The history of the American automobile is one of expansion and consolidation with a lot of drama thrown in for good measure. As Americans fell in love with the automobile, dozens of companies sprang up to meet the wants… more»
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Arizona Survivor: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This beautiful cream-colored 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V seems more suited for Florida or the Southwest United States than where it’s located in western Wisconsin, but it’s a transplant. The seller says it’s an Arizona car with just 76,000… more»
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Cheap Travel Project: 1950 Spartan Royal Mansion
During the 1940s, Spartan Aircraft Co. stayed busy making airplanes for the war effort. However, demand declined dramatically after the final cease-fire, so the company began to look for new ways to utilize its production capabilities. One avenue that… more»
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Barn-Find 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
If one car said “America” in the 1960s, there’s a good case for the Chevy Impala. Yearly, hundreds of thousands of people chose a new Impala as their family car, and in 1966, over 100,000 bought the Impala Super… more»
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Low Miles and 5.0 Power: 1978 Ford Mustang II
The 1978 Mustang II might not make as many top-ten lists as some of the other offerings for fans of Ford’s pony car, but taking into consideration how buying preferences were changing by the time the next generation was… more»
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4X4 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4
American Motors was always the little company that could. To survive, they were always trying different things to see what would stick to the wall. One was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive version of the Concord compact, which was followed… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth GTX
The GTX filled the slot nicely in Plymouth’s lineup as their luxurious muscle car, a bit more expensive than the Road Runner but offering a higher level of trim plus a 440 under the hood as standard equipment, so… more»
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4X4 Conversion Project: 1963 Ford Ranchero
In the first half of the 1960s, Ford’s station wagon-based pickup, the Ranchero, was based on the new compact Falcon. It was a simple, two-wheel-drive vehicle that offered plenty of hauling potential – as long as it didn’t exceed… more»
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Unearthed on July 4th: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
It is impossible to understate the importance of July 4th to the American people. It is a chance to celebrate the country’s great achievements and the values that unite the population under the Stars and Stripes. Therefore, there could… more»
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Genuine L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Don’t be fooled by its tired appearance, because this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible could be a worthy restoration candidate. It requires nothing less than a frame-off approach to recapture its former glory, but there is one attribute that makes… more»
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Dual-Quad V8: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Hiding in this garage is a project candidate that will appeal to enthusiasts who prefer their classics with a touch of luxury. This 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible spent most of its life in a dry climate, meaning it is… more»
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Original 327: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
One person’s definition of a word or phrase can differ from another’s, and a lot of that is determined by attitude and skill. Take this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible as a prime example. The seller admits there are rust… more»
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No Reserve 4X4: 1989 Jeep Comanche
I’ll admit it, I have a thing for Jeep XJ’s – they’re one of my all-time favorites. I owned a ’91 edition for many years and it continues to be one of the best cars that I ever owned…. more»
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One-Family Owned 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
The name Eldorado has been synonymous with high-end offerings from Cadillac since the car’s beginning in 1952, as it’s always been one of the brand’s near-top-of-the-line models that featured plenty of bling and luxurious styling. In 1956, a new… more»
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Thunderbird
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment when it released the original Thunderbird in 1955. It remained a staple of its model range for over forty years before experiencing a brief revival in the New Millenium. This T-Bird… more»
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Paris Show Car! 1954 Hudson Italia #007
Looking to one-up Chevrolet’s Corvette, Hudson teamed up with Italian design house Carrozzeria Touring to produce 26 Hudson Italia coupes. This bare-metal 1954 Hudson Italia in Monterey, California came stateside from Sweden 25 years ago, according to the seller…. more»
