The Metropolitan was an English car intended for the U.S. market. Nearly 100,000 were imported between 1953 and 1961, giving the VW Beetle some competition. They were interesting little cars that fascinated me for some reason back in the… more»
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4-Speed Sleeper! 1964 Pontiac Catalina
Boring looking tight? Oh sure, it’s incredibly clean but this 1964 Pontiac Catalina two-door stripper looks like something that your Uncle Herman, on your mother’s side, would have owned way back when. You know, drove it maybe 4K miles… more»
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Police Interceptor Project: 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
In addition to Chrysler, Ford was a big supplier of vehicles for police use. The LTD Crown Victoria from 1980 to 1991 was especially popular when equipped with the Police Package (aka Interceptor). These cars came with everything heavy-duty… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72
The right combination of letters and numbers can lift almost any classic a rung above its peers. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, with its Build Sheet containing the codes W72 and WS6. That indicates… more»
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CadiMax: 1964 Cadillac Duramax 4×4
If an apocalypse ever happens, finding a truck like this 1964 Cadillac will give you a big advantage in creating a MadMax-style survival vehicle. This creation is located Southeast of Phoenix in San Tan Valley, Arizona. According to the seller,… more»
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Low-Mile Garage Find: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Models once considered genuine muscle cars were finding the going tough by the mid-1980s. The double whammy of tighter emission and safety regulations had sapped engine power while adding weight. As manufacturers delved into the black arts of fuel… more»
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Classic Driver! 1971 Ford F250 Camper Special
“Camper Special” ignites the imagination among camping fans and gear-heads alike… for different reasons. Outdoor lovers prize the camper special’s ability to carry a slide-in camper unit or pull a travel trailer, and the ..Special‘s heavier suspension, brakes, and… more»
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Kit Car Pickup: 1971 Kellison Sandpiper
In the 1970s, there was a flurry of activity in the kit car business, many of which were intended to be VW-based dune buggies. Along with Bruce Meyers, Jim Kellison was one of the more prolific of the players,… more»
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Cheap No Reserve 1980 Chevrolet El Camino
Pity the fifth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’78-’87), they just don’t attract the interest that earlier generations do. Chevrolet did a nice job of getting the size right but they seemed to miss the boat in other areas. So, with… more»
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Field Find Project: 1955 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a new edition to the Mercury portfolio in 1955, slotted above the more pedestrian (if a Mercury could be thought of that way) Monterey. Montclair would comprise nearly one-third of all Mercury production that year and… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Packard Caribbean
UPDATE – The seller sent us a photo of this Packard loaded up in a trailer and it should already be with its new owner! To have a restoration stall because an owner passes away is always tragic, but… more»
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The Afterlife Car: 1983 Avanti II
Few automobiles have had the afterlife story of the Studebaker Avanti. After failing in 1963-64 due to the weak finances of its parent, the car was resurrected in 1965 and would stick around in some fashion until 2006. This… more»
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Rumble Seat Project: 1933 Plymouth PC
Chrysler Corp. created Plymouth in 1928 to have a low-priced entry in the highly competitive auto market. The new PC editions would come along in 1933, bringing with them six-cylinder power for the first time. This ’33 edition is… more»
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A Non-Buick Riviera! 1950 Chris-Craft
Yes, you’re cruising Barn Finds, but this ain’t no barn find, it isn’t even a car but if you appreciate old, rare cars, you’ll like this marine find. It’s a 1950 Chris-Craft “Riviera”, and according to the seller, it’s… more»
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Original 454: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Choosing the right project candidate can be challenging, particularly for a vehicle like a C3 Corvette. The biggest issue is that Chevrolet provided buyers with so many options that knowing the best combination can be challenging. However, most enthusiasts… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger Supercab
This stunning 1978 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 features enough subtle custom touches to provide a muscular and purposeful appearance. Its presentation is hard to fault, and the V8 nestled under the hood should allow this classic to crawl into… more»
