I don’t usually think of France when I think of Oldsmobiles but car companies have always used exotic names (at least exotic for those of us who don’t live there) for their vehicles. This 1985 Oldsmobile Calais isn’t exotic… more»
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Gurney-Inspired: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR7-G 390
The 1968 Mercury XR7-G remains one of the forgotten variants of the Cougar range. While it drew some inspiration from the previous year’s Dan Gurney Special, it was a model that received no input from the legendary racer. It… more»
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Toy Box Find: 24 Hot Wheels Redlines!
I’m guessing most of you, if not all of you, played with Hot Wheels diecast cars growing up. I know I did, and being four years old at the 1968 debut of the Hot Wheels lineup didn’t hurt! It… more»
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1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra 302 4-Speed
While it might not have possessed the performance credentials of its predecessors, the 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra could still hold its head high in an era when classic V8s were being hamstrung by tightening emission regulations. Ford… more»
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Ultimate Daily Driver? 1976 Ford Bronco Explorer
The popularity of first-generation Ford Broncos seemingly knows no bounds, as bidding has already crested $40,000 for this survivor-grade example that is said to be uncut and unrestored. The seller points out that it has been mechanically refreshed but… more»
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Nice Original Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Picture this car in red and you might see a mini-Ferrari 250 GT! Datsun put Japanese performance on the map in model year 1970 with its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-passenger mini-GT, the 240Z. This 1972 Datsun 240Z in Englewood, Colorado… more»
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Lamborghini Diablo Wannabe Barn Find
In the world of replica cars, you have some standouts for donors and knock-offs. Popular models are Bugattis built on Volkswagens, Cobras built on Mustangs, and just about everything under the sun built on Fieros. Their plastic body panels,… more»
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Six-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, shedding the lineage it had with the Valiant for the prior six years. Like Dodge, Plymouth wanted to go Trans-Am racing and commissioned Dan Gurney to build a car that… more»
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1930 Ford Model A Barn Find
The Ford Model A is perhaps one of the better-known antique cars, replacing the Model T (“Tin Lizzie”) in 1927. This 1930 Model A sedan is an excellent surviving example and is currently up for sale in Conway, Arkansas…. more»
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No Reserve 1967 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback
With 472,121 examples rolling off the line during the 1967 model year, it’s easy to see that Ford had a massive sales success on its hands with the Mustang. It also opened the possibility that older Mustangs like this… more»
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Vintage Lettering: 1962 Ford “Rudy’s Laundry” Van
The E-Series Ford van is the company’s second-longest-running nameplate, only outdone by the F-Series line of trucks. The Econoline (for cargo) and Club Wagon (for people) were introduced in 1961 as replacements for the F-Series van and the model… more»
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V8 Droptop: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy II would be Chevrolet’s second compact car launched over three years. The first was the “unusual” Corvair in 1960 with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The second was the more conventional Chevy II, which was targeted directly at… more»
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390/4-Speed? 1967 Ford F-350 Camper
Last week, we covered this unusual Brazilian VW camper. Yes, it looks like a handful, considering its height but the majority of comments zeroed in on its 1.7-liter four-cylinder engine that is sure to provide glacially slow acceleration. Well,… more»
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One Year Only: 1975 GMC “Gentleman Jim” Pickup
As prices of classic cars continue to rise, many people have turned to classic trucks as a fun and affordable way to participate in the “old car” hobby. Recently, the Squarebody (also commonly written as Square Body) has increased… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Corvette Garage Find
There are times when finding an affordable project car can seem like a fruitless search. That can be especially true if the vehicle in question is a chrome-bumper C3 Corvette. With their ongoing popularity, even the roughest examples can… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate 396 Project
For a time, Chevy would distinguish its line of station wagons by using names different from those of its sedan, hardtop, and convertible counterparts. In 1969, the Kingswood Estate would be the top-line wagon and was trimmed as the… more»
