Because American Motors always had a smaller pocketbook compared to the “Big 3”, the introduction of a new car was often done on a shoestring budget. A case in point is the Gremlin, the company’s first subcompact (although it… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Van
You know when you look at a project and think….hmmm this is too far gone? Is there just a little bit too much rust? Maybe it’s got solid bones but you can’t see past the nests that local animals… more»
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Yellow Beast: 1976 GMC Motorhome Glenbrook
Growing up in the UK, there were not many motorhomes around, they really only existed in movies that we consumed as kids. We only had caravans which were a whole lot less glamorous than the classic motorhome, and none… more»
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59k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
When Oldsmobile introduced its Third Generation Vista Cruiser, its appearance differed significantly from its predecessors. Gone was the distinctive skylight treatment, although larger glass areas improved visibility. Buyers could also order their Wagon with a pop-up sunroof to increase… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS Convertible
While it is not 100% original, this 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS Convertible is a spotless driver with drivetrain upgrades designed to unlock significant performance improvements. It would suit someone seeking a turnkey classic who is unconcerned about originality. Adding… more»
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Post-War Project: 1948 Dodge B1-B Pickup
Like most auto manufacturers, Dodge carried on in the years immediately following World War II with mildly updated versions of vehicles that had rolled off the production line before the commencement of hostilities. However, that changed in 1948 when… more»
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390-Equipped: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
There are times when it seems that classic car ownership and having a growing family are two incompatible things. As teenage legs get ever longer, squeezing them into the back seats of some cars seems like mission impossible. That’s… more»
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Project Potential: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
Some classic vehicles are purchased for what they are, others are purchased for what they could be. I think this 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup falls into the latter category. While it will certainly be a big project for someone,… more»
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Vintage Hot Rod! 1929 Ford Model A Coupe
Parked in the ’60s, this roughly channeled steel-top coupe captures a snapshot in time of that era’s grass-roots hot-rodding. Sporting a later flathead V8 and a crude channel job, this custom hit the streets with the roadway echoing and… more»
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Unrestored Original: 1966 Rover P6 2000SC
Imagine being a young professional in the UK in the early 1960s. As someone who is upwardly mobile and wanting an executive sedan, your choices were relatively limited. There were very few imports from overseas – the Japanese and… more»
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30-Year Barn Find: 1958 Triumph TR3
The TR3 was a British sports car (aka roadster) built between 1955 and 1962, sandwiched between the TR2 and TR4 models. These machines used plexiglass side glass for windows and were quite successful in rallies across Europe. This ’58… more»
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Ambitious Restoration: Rare 1948 Triumph TR 1800 Roadster
When a seller describes a project as an ‘Ambitious Restoration’, then it will either scare you away or pique your interest to find out just why this is ambitious. Digging into the project we can see that this is… more»
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Stylish Worker: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside Pickup
Chevrolet started making trucks in 1918. In those days, trucks were basically another body style of a car. For instance, Chevy’s Model 490 truck – its first – was a 490 car from the radiator to the front cowl,… more»
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Wisconsin Barn Find: 1923 Ford Model T
Some classic cars make better restoration candidates than others. This is especially true for someone considering a first project. Dismantling and performing a first DIY build on something as complex as a Jaguar XJS may be stretching things. However,… more»
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Daily Driven: 1968 MGB Roadster
Although this summer has seen a lot of record-breaking temperatures, we are about to run into the best time of year to get out on the roads and enjoy the cool autumn breeze. This is the best time of… more»
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Anniversary Gold Edition: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
To celebrate its 50th anniversary in the car business, Chevrolet mixed up a batch of Anniversary Gold paint (code 927) and applied it to a limited number of Impala Sport Coupes. Estimates peg the number of Chevies finished that… more»
