In the back of my head, I’ve been keeping an eye out for a second- or third-generation Volkswagen GTI. Similar to my junkyard find Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth, I wanted one in my youth and now feel the pangs… more»
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Solid Project: 1959 MG MGA Coupe
While for many people a convertible is the first thing that pops into their head when they hear the words “classic British sports car,” these same manufacturers did produce their share of coupe versions, of which this 1959 MG… more»
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V6 Turbo: 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV V6 TB
I can well remember in my younger days how I fell madly in love with a 1980 Alfetta GTV, and how much I ached to own it. Then I drove it and discovered that thanks to some slightly odd… more»
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Unique Option: 1998 Corvette Retractable Hardtop
You can count on one thing when you purchase a Corvette: options. New Corvettes have traditionally offered a laundry list of factory options to make your car anything from a beautiful pussycat to a fire breathing monster on the… more»
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French Diplomat: 1952 Citroen Traction Avant
When it comes to cars that could be labeled as truly ground-breaking, the Citroen Traction Avant would have to feature in that category. It was a car that brought a number of new ideas to the automotive table, and… more»
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Coupster Project: 1931 Ford Model A
Built over the winter to resemble a Dry Lake style hot rod, this drivable Model A project is a great start to a hot rod build for sure. Although the owner has driven the car roughly a mile, there… more»
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1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Macho T/A
There are plenty of performance classics out there that are distinguished by their subtle good looks. The Pontiac Macho T/A is anything but subtle, but it still looks good. These are a car with an interesting back-story and are… more»
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All Original: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Going to an auction and buying a car that still wears 20-years of dust from its time stored in a barn must be a great experience. To then wash the car and find that what hides beneath that dust… more»
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Hard Work Done! 1958 Turner 950S
One of many British “cottage manufacturers” of the 1950s was Turner — but they were more successful than most, producing around 600 giant-killer sports cars that can be found racing even today. One 1958 Turner 950S that needs completion… more»
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Not Going to Finish It: 1978 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1978 AMC Pacer sounds like he has project fatigue, a point we can all relate to given the trials and errors of restoration. The car needs a fair amount of work, both cosmetic and mechanical,… more»
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Big Fins, Big Price: 1959 Cadillac Convertible
I’m a huge fan of the finned Cadillacs, especially in convertible form. The massive fins are as cool as they are ridiculous. And of course, you can’t beat the build quality and comfort of the late ’50s Cadillacs. With… more»
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Incredible! Sutter Family Car Collection Auction
As auctions of family collections go, the Sutter family auction here on orbitbid.com may have the shiniest and most hopeful-looking set of vehicles ever. The 50-year collection includes a number of one-owner and all-original cars including some sub-100 mile… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO Ending Soon!
When it comes to classic trucks, few are as rare or interesting as the early factory optioned NAPCO GMs. While you could order a 4×4 system directly from NAPCO and install it on any truck, part way through 1955… more»
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Exploring the Yanks Air Museum Boneyard
We’re all familiar with the idea of old cars going off to the scrap-yard when they’ve reached their “use by” date. Whenever we board a plane headed off on a holiday jaunt, how many of us think about what… more»
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Spotless Restoration: 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge
I guess that if you are thinking about buying a serious classic car, then a car from the last year of production of a particular model would have its attractions. That is precisely what we have here, with this… more»
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Nicely Preserved: 1989 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
The G-series of the Porsche 911 remains one of the more popular generations to buy, either as a project or a usable driver. In particular, enthusiasts like models like this with the smoother-shifting G50 manual gearbox. However, convertibles like… more»
