By the early twentieth century, 180 car makers populated Britain’s countryside. These sprang from bicycle producers, sewing machine manufacturers, and even a sheep-shearing company. The precedent of a lush cottage industry persisted for decades, showering car enthusiasts with a… more»
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Bullitt Theme: 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Although it is seldom planned, some classics become motion picture stars. Such is the case with the movie “Bullitt,” and the 1968 Mustang 2+2 GT driven by the late Steve McQueen. This 1967 Mustang 2+2 has been transformed into… more»
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Carport Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the Plymouth Road Runner, a budget-minded muscle car. For its first three years (1968-70), the Super Bee was based on the Coronet. For its final outing in 1971, the Dodge Charger was… more»
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Dirty 4 Speed: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This is Part 3 of our series on brown Trans Ams. Recently, we have reviewed a 1979 Heritage Brown Trans Am and a 1978 Chesterfield Brown Trans Am. This is a 1977 Brentwood Brown Trans Am. Pontiac changed the… more»
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Field Find Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to get into the “pony car” field. The Challenger arrived in 1970, and the dealer network found buyers for 77,000 units. The R/T (Road/Track) model was 25% of the headcount, with a… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88
The Delmont was one of several variants of the full-size 88 that was part of the Oldsmobile lineup for 50 years. However, the Delmont 88 was only offered in 1967 and 1968, and the seller has a rare convertible… more»
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Same Family For 64 Years: 1953 Buick Super Riviera
Buick celebrated their fiftieth anniversary in 1953 with an all-new 322 cubic-inch V8 that was standard equipment in all Supers and Roadmasters (Specials hung on with the 263-cubic-inch straight eight for one more year). With the new V8, a… more»
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Backyard Find: 1937 International Harvester D-Series Pickup
International Harvester is best known for its agricultural equipment and heavy-duty trucks, but its first truck – the Auto Wagon – was a precursor to a light-duty line that gained traction in the early 1930s. The company toiled in… more»
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Affordable Project: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Choosing an appropriate candidate for a project build can be challenging because there are numerous factors to consider. If you plan a DIY approach, finding a vehicle that isn’t beyond your skill level is a must if budget is… more»
2,800 Original Mile Cream Puff- 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
As the great American sedan goes the way of the Dodo, fans of these vehicles must look to the used market for prime examples. With only 2,800 original miles on this Grand Marquis, though, this Merc is barely broken… more»
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32k-Mile Plucked Chicken: 1962 Plymouth Fury
As the story goes, it’s interesting how the full-sized cars of Plymouth and Dodge were downsized in 1962. A Chrysler honcho had overheard that Chevrolet was doing the big shrink, but the conversation was about the upcoming new Chevy… more»
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Brown is Beautiful: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Earlier, we posted a listing of a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am painted in Code 69 Heritage Brown. Pontiac started offering different tones of brown on the Trans Am starting in 1977. I mentioned that my favorite variant of brown… more»
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4-Speed and A/C! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car and took a different path than the domestic competition. Like the German Volkswagen Beetle, the Corvair used a rear-mounted air-cooled engine. This 1964 edition is a Monza 4-door sedan with a 4-speed… more»
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Topless Time Capsule: 1978 VW Super Beetle Convertible
If you’ve been waiting for a clean project car with classic charm and a solid foundation, this 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible might be it. According to the seller, this final-year Super Beetle is a rare rust-free example with… more»
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440 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Here’s yet another 1970 Plymouth Road Runner that appears to have been rode hard and put away wet. It possesses a lot of the maladies that afflict this generation of Plymouth’s legendary budget muscle car, so let’s take a… more»
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Vintage Style, VW Heart: 1934 Frazer Nash Replica Kit Car
For fans of vintage motoring style with a twist, this 1934 Frazer Nash replica offers a quirky blend of prewar British aesthetics and classic VW simplicity. Built on a modified 1969 Volkswagen chassis and powered by a reliable 1600cc… more»
