Usually, when one thinks of go-karts, memories drift back to the steel, open frame kart we had as kids, usually one with a motor appropriated from dad’s lawnmower. As to the origin of karting, that’s speculative though one source… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
It isn’t clear how long this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible has been sitting idle, but the amount of accumulated leaf litter and debris inside would suggest that it has been a while. The owner would like to see someone… more»
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250 V8 With Patina! 1959 Rambler Rebel Cross Country
American Motors seldom had reason to celebrate, but 1959 was one of those years when they could. Not only did they build more cars than at any other time in their history (386,400 units), but it was also the… more»
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This Looks Safe! 1948 Dodge Tanker
This rather unusual-looking open 1948 Dodge tank truck was reportedly a Shell Oil truck, and thus wore the bright yellow that’s showing beneath the current blue hue. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located near Minneapolis,… more»
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39k Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet 1500 4WD
Sometimes it is amazing what pops up on eBay. Here is a 1987 Chevrolet 4WD short wheelbase step side pickup that is located in the dry climate of Glendale, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. The truck is black with… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
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Ski Lodge Snow Machine: Poncin Mini-Bus VP 800
We get fairly used to seeing long-forgotten vehicles of every kind hidden away in barns, forgotten garages – even the occasional cow pasture. But finds like this one on a remote mountain in Norway remind us that barn finds… more»
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James Bronze: 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
It’s not often that I feel compelled to see just how bad the interest rates are on getting a loan for a hobby car are, but this 1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo almost compels me to do so. Wearing awesome… more»
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Luxury Muscle: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Big, beautiful, powerful, muscular, fast, smooth, mysterious, and quiet. No, I’m not describing myself for once (crickets), I’m talking about this drop-dead gorgeous 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100. The seller has this muscular luxobeast posted here on craigslist in Long… more»
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Affordable Racer: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette Drag Car
By 1977, the C3 Corvette was feeling the pinch. If a buyer strolled into their local showroom, the best that they could hope for was to drive away in a Corvette with 210hp at their disposal. This Corvette has… more»
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Cobra Jet Eliminator Clone: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
If the Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang, was the Cougar Mercury’s answer to the Pontiac Firebird? Not exactly. While the Cougar and Firebird were introduced at the same time for 1967, the Cougar had been in… more»
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JDM Barn Find: 1971 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka
The Nissan Skyline doesn’t need much in the way of an introduction if you’ve followed the import sports car scene with even just a passing interest. What’s talked about less frequently is the lineage that accompanies that namesake, as… more»
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Under 60K Miles: 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
When it comes to modern classics car that offers immense sensory appeal and won’t be a nightmare to own, the Buick Reatta is one those cars that seems worthy of more than a cursory glance. It’s a pretty car,… more»
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Re-Assembly Required: 1954 Studebaker 3R Truck
In 1954, the 3R line of pick-ups replaced Studebaker’s 2R series that had been introduced after World War II. The most visible change for 1954 was they now had one-piece curved windshields rather than split panes as before. And… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the objectives of automobile reviews is to sing a car’s particular praises. Some examples are a bit light in the praises department – you have to dig, and even then you might still come up with a… more»
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Rare 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie With A Rocket V8
One of 604, the seller of this 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie wagon proclaims, and one of only five known to exist. I’m not sure how one accurately determines how many of a certain car are still in existence but… more»
