“Parts Bin Specials” are common in the automotive world. Companies generally create them out of existing production parts to produce a limited edition or premium version of an existing model. Less common is a manufacturer’s need to utilize this… more»
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Amphibious ATV: 1975 Terra Jet VA6 4×4
The idea of taking a vehicle made out of sheet metal through the water is a little worrisome to me, but Terra Jet has been making such vehicles for decades. Not to mention that there are Amphicars and other… more»
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Easy Project? 1938 Willys Pickup
Willys-Overland Motor Company was born in 1908 through a series of mergers led by its namesake, John Willys. It was one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the early days of the “horseless carriage.” The company almost went bankrupt… more»
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Sitting for 30 Years: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
More often than not, Second Generation Pontiac Firebird project cars that have lain idle for decades will have significant rust issues for their next owner to tackle. However, that appears not to be the case with this 1978 Firebird… more»
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1 Of A Kind! 1975 Dodge Ram 3500 Mini Peterbilt
Customized cars and trucks sometimes fall into the same category as craft beers or aftermarket ringtones. Every now and then, a brewer can figure out how to incorporate berries into the mix and it tastes OK, or some mom… more»
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Schoolteacher Project: 1953 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet restyled its automobiles in 1953, taking on a more “modern” appearance with new features like a one-piece windshield. It was also the same year that Dinah Shore began crooning “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” to help promote… more»
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Retro Look Van! 1959 Ford F100 Panel Delivery
The Ford F100 was the predecessor of the F150, the best-selling pickup truck of all time. The third generation of the vehicle was produced from 1957 until 1960 with wider bodywork to integrate the cab and front fenders, a… more»
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Barn Find Inheritance: Corvair Yenko Stinger
Don Yenko was an American racecar driver and car dealer who became famous for creating the Yenko Camaro S/C 427 and other high-performance cars. His earliest effort in that arena was the Yenko Stinger which saw as few as… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Torino GT
Finding an affordable classic car can be challenging, but this 1969 Ford Torino GT may fit that description once the hammer falls on its No Reserve auction. It has led a sheltered existence, meaning that it has an incredibly… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1954 Studebaker Commander Garage Find
By 1954, Studebaker was looking financially embarrassed. That’s a polite way of saying that it was losing money at an alarming rate. Management faced the choice of merging with another manufacturer or collapsing into bankruptcy. Eventually, a merger with… more»
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1 of 3 Convertibles? 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
For nine model years staggered between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to build some limited-production muscle cars. A little more than 900 copies of the autos were built in 1969 and all but three would be… more»
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Stored 44 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang
The first Ford Mustangs went on sale in April 1964 and more than 1.3 million would follow before the curtain came down on the 1966 model year. Mustangs built before the Fall of 1964 are considered by some to… more»
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Pro Touring Rat! 1955 Chevrolet Convertible
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible combines several build styles into an awesome performance package. From the rat rod/patina body to the pro-touring chassis to the resto-mod interior, this car looks like a blast to drive! It can be… more»
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Silver Anniversary: 1990 Ford ASC McLaren Mustang LX
While we see more than our fair share of ASC McLaren Mustangs on these pages, the final year model is a rare bird among an already hard-to-find model. This 1990 example is most readily distinguished by its unusual Enkei… more»
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Ski Lodge Bus! 1970 Ford Econoline
oh, how I’d love to know more about the backstory behind this epic ski lodge bus. If you spend any time around ski resorts or canoe/rafting centers, you’ll see a lot of school buses used to transport adventure-seekers from… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While the C1 and C2 Corvette may not achieve immediate recognition on foreign shores, the C3 Corvette faces no such challenge. Along with the First Generation Mustang, the C3 has one of the most iconic silhouettes in the automotive… more»
