For a brief moment, I was excited – very excited – about this 1989 Dodge Omni. It’s just down the road from me in Middletown, Connecticut, and looked like the desirable GLH spec with its turbocharged four-cylinder under the… more»
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Same Owner 57 Years! 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
As far as animal-based car names go, they tend to gravitate towards the mean, fast, aggressive, and/or tough side of the spectrum. I don’t know if buyers in 1965 would have filled showrooms to buy a cuddly Plymouth… Panda?… more»
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V8 Hot Wheels Tribute – 1968 VW Beetle
There have been several high-profile cars built over the years that have been turned into 1:64 scale HotWheels toys. There have also been car builders that have built their favorite toys in full-scale. This 1968 VW is a tribute… more»
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Dad’s Restoration: 1955 Studebaker Champion
The Studebaker Champion was built between 1939 and 1958 across five generations. It was often the entry-level model, such as in 1955 when the car was the gateway to either the Commander or the President. This era produced some… more»
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Fresh Barn Find: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Merriam-Webster defines the word marauder as, “One who roams from place to place making attacks and raids in search of plunder.” I’m not sure if that’s a pleasing description or one to make your mother proud, but this 1969… more»
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21k Miles! 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
With the success of the Falcon in the early 1960s, Ford determined there was now a void in their line-up for a car that was bigger than the Falcon but smaller than the Galaxie. So, a mid-size automobile was… more»
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468/4-Speed Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air got a redesign for 1965, which pretty much carried over to the ’66 model, although it did receive a minor facelift and revisions in the tail lights. The standard 6-cylinder grew from 230 to 250… more»
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Wants Welding: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Magnum
The Charger stumbled onto the scene for model year 1966, when Dodge reworked the Coronet to enter the muscle car market. The new Charger was not particularly inspiring and didn’t sell well. Thanks to a vacation taken by the… more»
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No Reserve Donation: 1973 Airstream Trailer
We all know at this point that vintage Airstream trailers have been quite sought-after for some time. That’s why it’s so unusual to see one show up at our favorite donation center on eBay, as one in this condition… more»
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383-Powered Wagon: 1969 Dodge Polara
Hard to believe, but this donated 1969 Dodge Polara wagon still runs and drives despite looking like it hasn’t seen the road in many years. It’s also a genuine California black plate car that is equipped with a powerful… more»
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1928 Packard 5-26 2-Passenger Convertible Coupe
From field find to future show-stopper; that’s the plan for this 1928 Packard 5-26 2-Passenger Convertible Coupe. The Krum, Texas classic had just about crumbled into dust before finding itself in a shop, full of dreams. After enjoying a… more»
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Former Police Car: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Handyman
The full-size Chevrolets were redesigned in 1955 and their three year-run would turn out some now iconic vehicles. Three versions of a 2-door station wagon were offered: the top-of-the-line Nomad with its own body, the mid-range 210, and the… more»
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Tri-Power Tiger: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Gran Turismo Omologato is an Italian phrase that basically means a factory-built race car. The “GTO” nameplate wasn’t unique to Pontiac, but it may be the most recognized usage. The Pontiac GTO was introduced in 1964 and is considered… more»
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Genuine 283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1957, Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette realized the potential many people had yearned for since the car’s appearance in 1953. Buyers could order their new Corvette with a selection of engines that cemented its performance credentials, which is what the… more»
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1970 Ford Mustang SCJ 428 Drag Pack Mach 1 of 1
The terms “one-off” or “one-of-one” get thrown around quite a bit to describe a unique item. Whether you are referring to sports cards, handmade crafts, or vehicles, a true “one-of-one” can be pretty special. This 1970 Ford Mustang is… more»
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46k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon
The introduction of the Fiesta in 1978 negatively impacted sales of the Ford Pinto, but 188,899 buyers chose to park one in their driveway. That proved to be the least successful for the Pinto to that point, but the… more»
