Modified vans seem to always tell a story, which is a large part of the appeal. Every detail is an extension of the previous ownership, giving you clues as to what turned them on and what was happening in… more»
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Daily Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
The thought of using a First Generation Mustang as a daily driver sounds pretty attractive, and that is one of the possibilities offered by this 1969 model. Its presentation isn’t perfect, meaning that the occasional chip or mark is… more»
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One of a Kind? 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
The 1966 model year was a banner one for Ford, with more than 2.2 million vehicles rolling off their production lines. More than 25% of those wore the Galaxie badge, but only 27,454 were the Galaxie 500 Convertible. That… more»
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Rebuilt GTO Motor! 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans
The fourth generation of the Pontiac LeMans ran from 1973 to 1977, the era of Colonnade styling that was shared by all of General Motors’ intermediate automobiles. The Grand LeMans was the top-of-the-line model, introduced in 1975 as an… more»
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Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few things in the classic world sadder than finding a project build that stalled due to ill health. However, it is almost heartbreaking when the owner succumbs to their illness and the family faces the prospect of… more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1950 Crosley Hotshot
The concept of slotting a V8 engine under the hood of a small roadster is hardly new, with the AC Shelby Cobra and the Sunbeam Tiger being two notable examples. However, when you apply the principle to one of… more»
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1 of 7 Show Cars! 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk R2
The Studebaker Hawk enjoyed a long run through several variants from 1956 to 1964. The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the last incarnation from 1962 and 64 and was perhaps the most luxurious iteration, as Studebaker was trying… more»
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Hardtop Wagon! 1962 Chrysler New Yorker
Last week I suggested that Chevrolet and Ford station wagons are hot and get a lot of Barn Finds press, which they do. Today, we’re going to stay in the realm of the BIG Three but look at what… more»
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Pink Classic! 1959 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top
More than 53,000 copies of the original 2-seat Ford Thunderbird were built in 1955-57. But the bean counters and marketing types thought the potential would be greater with a back seat for two more passengers. So, the cars were… more»
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Air Cooled Project: 1929 Franklin Victoria
Wow, what a find, a 1929 Franklin Victoria Brougham sedan! An unfortunate victim of the great depression, Franklin was one of those marques that went their own way as so many of the independents did in the days before… more»
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392 Hemi! Wicked 1980 Dodge D50 Custom
Fans of the unusual, look no further! Scoffers might peg this shiny mini-pickup as a gussied-up high school ride, “all show and no go,” but buckle up before the light turns green, because that assumption is wrong. Twist the… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1988 Buick Electra Estate
It’s redundant to refer to a Buick Estate as a Buick Estate wagon since the name Estate is what Buick named their full-size top wagons in this era. Did any of that make sense? This “all original” 1988 Buick… more»
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Solid Original: 1974 International Scout II
International Harvester began producing its off-road Scout vehicles in 1961, and while the original intent was chiefly as a competitor for the Jeep, many now view it as a forerunner to the more modern SUV. The Scout II was… more»
Parked Since ’95: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
This 1984 Ford Mustang SVO is a major project, having been in storage since 1995 and just recently exhumed. The seller doesn’t provide a ton of details, but based on the background and the price in the windshield, I’m… more»
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Patio Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
It can be fascinating to reflect on the past, especially if given a specific time frame. Let’s take twenty-five years as an example. In that time, I’ve changed careers, changed cars (several times!), and now reside in a different… more»
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Color Mystery: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Like most people, I love a good mystery. Whether it is part of a good book or life itself, there’s nothing more satisfying than unraveling something that has caused others to ponder endlessly. That is one thing I find… more»
