In the 1960s, Toyota had a very strong brand image in Japan. That image was as a builder of well-engineered, reliable, but ultimately boring cars. At that point in time, Yamaha was working on a sports car project in… more»
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BF Classified: 28K Mile 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
By 1962, Studebaker was reaching the end of the line. In two short years, their South Bend, Indiana plant would close and in four more years, it was over and out for this storied automobile producer. Before they sang… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1982 Porsche 924 Survivor
Reader Cara W needs to find a new home for this dusty Porsche 924 and while it needs a good detailing, this looks like one amazing find! These cars have long been overshadowed by their air-cooled siblings, but more… more»
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22k Mile Survivor: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL
With Summer just around the corner, hitting the open road in a classic convertible holds a lot of attraction. If your leanings are towards something European, then a car like this 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL has to be well… more»
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Stored Since ’75: 1957 Austin Healey 100-6
This 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 seemingly has a great story that begins with being bought new in San Francisco as the new ride for a newly minted college professor. After a few years in California, it went to Kansas… more»
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Same Owner For 48 Years! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1969 Corvette had belonged to the same owner since 1971, but ill health means that it has not seen any use for the past few years. The time has come for it to head off to a new… more»
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Backyard Find: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner of this Pontiac was daily driving it up until the late ’90s when they purchased a new car. The Grand Prix was then parked near the back of their house and forgotten. At some point, they did… more»
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Dirty Pony: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
There isn’t a ton of information in the ad for this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1. It does say it has been sitting for about 20 years. Based on the photos, I’m guessing this is an auto body and/or… more»
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Faded Hawk: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
I’m trying to not go down the road of talking about the patina, or worn-paint, or whatever the current term is for the finish on this 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk, but it’s hard not to. This looks like one… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Ford Country Squire LTD
This 1972 Ford Country Squire LTD is described as a 39,000 mile survivor that remains in impeccably clean condition courtesy of a lifetime in the California sunshine. The wagon had previously been in a private collection for years before… more»
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Honest Seller: 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
The seller of this non-running 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow offers a refreshingly honest summary of where he stands with this high-luxury project, noting that he’s disappointed with the outcome of a project he never should have taken on. The… more»
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365HP Garage Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Before the Internet, stories of awesome cars left lingering in someone’s barn or garage circulated in neighborhoods, churches, and bars. After several iterations, the car became older, rarer, and remarkably improved in condition! If we didn’t love these stories,… more»
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Rare Big Valve Model: 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2 S130
This 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2 is a rare S130 model, which left the factory with an upgraded big-valve twin-cam four-cylinder engine. It’s also a right-hand drive British market vehicle that the now-deceased owner imported some time ago, as… more»
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Rare Camper: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet
This 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a barn find example of the somewhat rare Blazer Chalet package that featured a Chinook camper shell installed in the bed. They were tidy packages when new, looking about as factory-correct as you… more»
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Special Order Interior? 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
We see a fair number of posts these days for some variation on the classic GM estate wagon, split seemingly equally between Roadmasters and Caprices. There are obvious reasons for this, largely based in the fact that you can… more»
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Classic (Deluxe) Cruiser: 1962 AMC Rambler
When most people think “classic cruiser”, I’d bet it’s safe to say the 1962 AMC Rambler isn’t the first car that comes to mind. It’s not for me either, but after seeing this one, I’d send it way up… more»
