In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadores heard tales of a South American king who regularly covered his body in gold dust before washing it away in a nearby lake. They named the town he ruled El Dorado, which literally translates… more»
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Restomod 350 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe has had just two owners since 1976 and the latter may have treated it to some modern upgrades. Instead of what was likely a 265 or 283 cubic-inch V8 with a 2-speed… more»
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Driving Project: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Buying a classic car only to face months (or years) of hard work before slipping behind the wheel can drive some enthusiasts away from tackling a restoration. However, vehicles like this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice offer an irresistible alternative. This… more»
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The Holy Grail: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
There are several automobiles from the muscle car era that are considered the “Holy Grail” today, which is a small and elite group. One of those automobiles is the Hemi ‘Cuda (Barracuda) by Plymouth from 1970 and 1971. Dodge… more»
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Possible Bandit Clone? 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
In the pony car world, Pontiac developed a reputation for offering respectable performance during The Malaise Era when all others had waved the white flag. However, even it couldn’t avoid the inevitable, with 1980 marking a significant turning point… more»
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Coupe Utility Project: 1974 Chevrolet El Camino
There were two players in the so-called “gentlemen’s pickup” category, the Ford Ranchero (1957-79) and the Chevrolet El Camino (1959-60, 1964-87). From the mid-1960s forward, both were based on the platforms of their mid-size automobile counterparts. From 1973 to… more»
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Healthy Hemi: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible
General Motors has Cadillac, and Ford has Lincoln. For Chrysler, Imperial became its premium standalone brand in 1955, producing some of the most expensive American-made cars through the late-1950s and 1960s. One of those was the 1957 Imperial Crown… more»
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Original 326/4-Speed: 1965 Pontiac LeMans
The seller claims this 1965 Pontiac LeMans is an original barn find but supplies no information on the circumstances under which it was discovered. It is undeniably a stunning car featuring some desirable factory options that should equate to… more»
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Parked In ’84: 1950 Ford Deluxe Tudor
The 1949 Ford was a crucial vehicle for the company, representing its first new model since before World War II. Its appearance was groundbreaking, being its first offering featuring “ponton” styling that integrated the fenders into the bodyline and… more»
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Estate Sale Collection: Muscle Cars Found in Florida
A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Times ran an article about a local man who had passed away, leaving a collection of muscle cars to his heirs. The story was one of the few seemingly positive accountings in… more»
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Cobra Jet Roller: 1968 Ford Torino GT 428
Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 and added the Torino to the Fairlane line-up. It would be the upscale model before replacing the Fairlane nameplate altogether in 1971. This GT edition was rare when new, being 1 of… more»
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Silver Bullet Barn Find: 1948 Frazer Manhattan
First, let’s end the confusion with this listing, which proclaims this car to be a 1948 Kaiser Manhattan Darri. Well, not exactly, it’s a 1948 Frazer Manhattan that was produced by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation. Darri probably has something to… more»
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Stretched 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
Memphis, Tennessee-based Barnette & Co. was a player in the custom coach business from the 1940s to the 1960s. Ambulances and hearses were common products and they typically relied on Chevrolets and Pontiacs as the donor vehicles. This ambulance… more»
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1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
Although I’m unsure if I would class it a genuine flip, this 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible has returned to the market after less than a year in the hands of its current owner. It spent most… more»
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COPO Survivor: 4k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Chevette
Larry D found us a COPO Chevy! It’s a nasty-fast Camaro, right? No. Or a Chevelle? Wrong again. It’s a Chevrolet Chevette, a 1977 model. If you want it, look here on eBay, but be prepared to pay up…. more»
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Parked For 45 Years: 1966 Buick Skylark
Named after a species of bird, the Skylark was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates, for 46 years across six production cycles. For much of its run, it was a nicely trimmed intermediate and the famed Gran Sport adorned many… more»
