Life has a nasty habit of getting in the way of our best-laid plans, which is the case with this 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk II and its current owner. Various circumstances mean it is a restoration project that stalled… more»
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Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»
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No Rear Doors! 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
You spy a Nomadesque car like this 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and you think, wow, how unique – someone really wanted to make a statement by creating something that never existed. I have seen four-door models reduced to two,… more»
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Celebrity Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
In previous articles, we’ve discussed various classic cars and whether previous celebrity ownership adds to their value. That is the question posed by this 1955 Ford Thunderbird. It found its way from its former home onto US soil in… more»
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1-of-80: 2011 Ferrari 599 SA Aperta
With the exclusivity and limited production totals of various Ferrari models, finding a limited edition version is rare. However, the company produced eighty examples of its 2011 599 SA Asperta as a tribute to legendary design house and coachbuilders… more»
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Yard Art or Parts Car? 1956 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria
It’s the eternal question faced by car enthusiasts; At what point does a classic reach the stage where it ceases to be a viable project and becomes a candidate to end its days as a parts car? The owner… more»
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That Thing Got A Hemi? 1956 Imperial Sedan
Yup, it has that and some pretty wild-looking taillights too. And it’s pink! (not really, it’s desert rose but it sort of looks pink). There’s no special model designation in this case, it’s noted by Imperial literature as a… more»
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Stored 20+ Years! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 350
Dusty and ignored for 20+ years, this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro in Blue Springs, Missouri awaits a new owner to inspect and investigate its parts before sparking it back to life. Like its pink bicycle cell mate, the Camaro once… more»
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Future Office Building? 1985 Short C-23 Sherpa
Looking for an interesting way to set up a new office for your small company? Instead of building one or converting some old storage containers, how about using the fuselage of a retired aircraft? That’s what the seller of… more»
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Original 383! 1966 Dodge Charger
The popularity of the Dodge Charger began shifting into high gear when the second generation cars were introduced in 1968, but the ’66 and ’67 models were what really got the ball rolling in that direction. With that cool… more»
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Fancy Drophead: 1938 MG TA Tickford Project
By the 1930s, MG was on a roll, enthusiastically producing the cars known as Midgets. Midgets of all types were scooting about the British countryside, competing in hill climbs, rallies, and even early Grand Prix. By 1936 the company… more»
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Older Restoration: 1929 Ford Model A Side Mount Roadster
Classic project cars come in many shapes and sizes, and not all need to emerge from barns or sheds. This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster demonstrates that, although its overall presentation means it has no immediate cosmetic needs. It… more»
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No Reserve, Low-Mileage Red Bird: 2002 Ford Thunderbird
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Ford resurrected the two-seater Thunderbird concept. Being a huge Baby ‘Bird fan, I was excited to see the T-Bird finally get back to its first generation personal luxury car roots…. more»
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Saloon Project: 1959 Jaguar Mk II
Although the seller doesn’t identify the model of this 1959 Jaguar, it looks like an Mk II. It was a mid-size luxury sports sedan (aka saloon) that was in production from 1959 through 1967 in Merry Ole England. During… more»
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44K-Mile Estate Find: 1977 Ford LTD II Wagon
One of the most confusing car names, maybe of all time, was the LTD II. The Mustang II was a sort of confusing name, but not really since it was the second-generation Mustang. The LTD II wasn’t a second-generation… more»
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The Beast with Two Drivetrains! Bolens GK960
As sure as the winter nights are long, a search for another item like this Bolens GK960 8×8 tractor-ish machine will not bear fruit. The seller claims this device was owned by an engineer at tractor manufacturer Bolens. We… more»
