OK, it’s old British car time and today’s subject is a 1953 Riley RME. We have covered the Riley marque before but they’re hardly an everyday occurrence and my familiarity is very fleeting. A New England barn find, this… more»
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Barchetta Business: Be Your Own Boss
For 30 years, Darryl Fling and his company, D&B Enterprises, have been building bespoke exotic cars in Sequim, Washington. His Barchetta 3500 pays homage to the vintage Maserati racers of yesteryear, offering the same care and attention to detail… more»
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40k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The First and Second Generation Chevrolet Chevelle remain strong performers in the classic market, even if they don’t wear an SS badge. That is especially true if the car in question is a low-mileage and unmolested survivor. That is… more»
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Cheap Chalet: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The K5 Blazer was Chevrolet’s smallest full-size sport-utility vehicle built from 1969 until 1995 when the Tahoe replaced it. Its second generation had a long production run, 1973 through 1991. In partnership with an RV specialist, Chevy offered the… more»
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Li’l Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
Anyone who has owned a small pickup truck like this 1980 Datsun 720 Li’l Hustler knows how useful they are, not to mention just plain fun to drive. No, they aren’t fast or luxurious like your new four-door pickup… more»
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Catalog Car: 1972 “Baldwin Motion” Corvette
Well, tipster Pat L, you’ve really done it this time. This (catalog) Motion Performance Custom 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is about as outrageous as a car needs to be. Built out of Motion Performance catalog and not by Joel Rosen… more»
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Untouched Survivor: 1971 Plymouth 340 Duster
Now, this brings back memories. When I was in high school in the 70’s, the student parking lot had several 340 Dusters parked in it. And understandably so. They were roomy, inexpensive “muscle cars” and one buddy of mine… more»
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Blown Big-Block! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
During decades of involvement in the classic scene, I don’t remember hearing an owner saying, “I wish my vehicle had less power.” Many crave something extra under their right foot, and the owner of this 1971 K5 Blazer made… more»
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One Of One? 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
One interesting thing that I learned, a while back, about Dodge’s mid-sized intermediate Coronet, is that there was no two-door body style available after ’70 which puts this R/T performance variation at the end of the run, sorta’. The… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1988 Toyota SR5 Xtracab 4×4 Pickup
During the 1970s, vehicle manufacturers began to recognize that an untapped buyer market was ripe for the taking. Some potential buyers craved the practicality and ruggedness of a pickup but were unwilling to forego the creature comforts brought by… more»
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Easy Project: 1955 Triumph Tiger 200
I have always wanted a simple bike to potter around the country in. Something simple and easy to work on. Back in the 1950s, they were plentiful and reasonably affordable, and one of the more popular manufacturers was the… more»
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Fully Restored 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 S
Certain cars have a sense of occasion or a sense of being more regal than the humdrum family sedan. Rolls Royce would be a classic example of this which they have maintained to this day. Another brand that had… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
The seller claims this 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport is an original survivor. If that proves true, many enthusiasts would consider its condition well above average. Adding to its appeal, it features one of the most desirable drivetrain combinations… more»
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Barn Find Mopar: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
When Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars began hitting the showroom floors in the Fall of 1956, they looked nothing like what the rest of the industry was offering. Longer, wider, lower, sleeker, and loaded with tailfins, that’s what describes the… more»
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Affordable Brit: 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite
There’s always something heartwrenching about seeing a classic car that has fallen upon hard times. That is the case with this 1959 Austin-Healey “Bugeye” Sprite. It looks like it has been sitting for years before falling victim to a… more»
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High-Riding Brit: 1960 Morris Minor Traveller 4×4
Regular readers will be aware of my love of original and unmolested classics. That doesn’t mean I instantly dismiss custom builds because I feel they allow an owner to express individualism that will usually draw crowds. Such is the… more»
