“Put an LS in it“! Is a frequent refrain when asking an open-ended question regarding an old Chevy with hot-rod aspirations. It’s a thing and has been a thing for some number of years now and it continues to… more»
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V8 Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero
This is yet another find from the property in North Georgia that I am helping to clean out. As you may recall, we’ve featured a variety of posts over the years with vehicles from this collection, and many of… more»
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Split Window 1958 Volkswagen Bus!
In terms of ratios, it seems like the Type 2 Volkswagen Bus was converted into a commercial vehicle almost as frequently as its domestic counterparts. The slab-sided panel vans appear far less frequently than the traditional passenger buses, but… more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
What do you do with a collector car that will never be original but typically only commands top dollar when it is factory correct? That’s a question there’s rarely an easy answer to, and the next owner of this… more»
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Final Assembly Required: 1987 Porsche 924 S
This 1987 Porsche 924S looks like a ghost car, sitting in the empty warehouse building where it’s been a partially disassembled project for God knows how long. The 924 is the low man on the Porsche totem pole, but… more»
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11,169 Original Miles: 1985 Pontiac Fiero
The Pontiac Fiero is part of that emerging class of collector cars that is still quite affordable to buy and somewhat rewarding to own, depending on which spec you buy. Generally speaking, the V6-powered models are the ones to… more»
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Early Series 1: 1970 Datsun 240Z
When it comes to Datsun Z-cars, the lower the VIN, the better. Series 1 survivors are all the rage right now and have been for a while, so it’s no surprise that this 1970 Datsun 240Z is already bid… more»
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FJ40 Survivor: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser
This 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser is described as being an incredible survivor, with loads of original details and equipment you don’t find on a vehicle this old. The seller lists how the FJ40 still had the original tires mounted… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1968 VW Squareback
Now, this brings back memories. Back in the 70s, I knew a guy with longish hair who loved his VW Beetle and all of the counterculture stuff that driving one stood for. But when he and the wife had… more»
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Original 396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Have you ever looked at a particular example of a desirable classic car and wondered to yourself if it is as good as it gets? I know that I have, and I’m doing it again now as I survey… more»
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Parked Since ’78: 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible
There are some cars that just fit the bill of a barn find, no questions asked. This beautiful boat is a 1968 Chrysler 300 convertible, found in a somewhat unexpected place: Queens, New York. The 300 has clearly been… more»
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Solid Project: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special Club Coupe
While it is often said that racing improves the breed, sometimes on-track success doesn’t translate to sales on the showroom floor. Such was the case with the Hudson Hornet. Despite dominating stock car racing in the first few years… more»
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396 Four-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Malibu SS
You twist the key and the heavy-duty starter coaxes the big-block V8 to life. A smirk crosses your face as the exhaust settles to a threatening rumble. You depress the solid clutch and engage first gear, knowing anything but… more»
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Poor Man’s Cobra: 302-Powered 1973 Triumph Stag
The auction for this very cool modified 1973 Triumph Stag ends Tuesday evening, and at the moment bidding is under $3,000 with the reserve unmet. It’s a bit of a shocker, as this looks like a fun project that… more»
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46k Original Miles: 1951 Kaiser Special 2-Door
Kaisers are not common cars. Produced for only about a decade, there just aren’t that many around. Probably one of the better-known examples is the Kaiser Darrin, but Kaiser (also Kaiser-Frazer) produced a handful of attractive models over its… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z
There’s always a risk involved when an owner applies a custom paint scheme to a classic car. If they get the combination right, it serves to accentuate the beauty of that car. Get it wrong, and the results can… more»
