The Maserati Indy was an attempt to give backseat passengers some of the classic grand touring experience, adding a set of cramped rear seats into a supercar’s body. Supercar is relative, I realize, but for the era in which… more»
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Jeep Brawn, Nissan Power: 1985 Jeep CJ 10A
The Jeep CJ5 10A was used by the Air Force in the 1980s to drag aircraft around, and is relatively obscure today. They can make for fun projects, thanks to their Wagoneer underpinnings and Nissan diesel powerplants, which gives… more»
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Good Car, Great Staging: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
This 1969 Jaguar E-Type roadster is artfully placed in this Canadian barn, but it almost looks too good to be true. The seller, however, has a knack for finding impressive barn find projects of desirable sports cars, so perhaps… more»
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$1,200 Project: 1975 Buick Century Free Spirit
I still distinctly remember the U.S. bicentennial and all of the related hoopla surrounding that. One of the things that I don’t remember, at least from that era, is Buick getting a chance to show off their wares in… more»
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Chainsaw Required: 1941 Ford Railway Express Truck
This 1941 Ford delivery van is an interesting piece of our nation’s courier service history. The seller notes it belonged to the Railway Express Agency, which has a fascinating history as a government monopoly created in response to WWII…. more»
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Big Purple: 1937 Packard Super Eight Touring
This Packard is from a time of hand-built luxury. The age of automotive elegance pretty much ended, though, with the “Great Depression”. Most of the great names including Cord, Stutz, Duesenberg, and Pierce-Arrow failed and were gone by 1940. Without the resources of… more»
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Last Grand: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
This is it, the last of what I would call the classic Grand Prix models. Some of you will scoff at that or at any mid-late-1970s cars as being anything even remotely classic but there it is. This 1977… more»
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Too Hot To Last: 1967 Mercury Park Lane Brougham
Look what Matt Williams found us this time! It’s big and red and comes with a cherry on top, or a gumball machine as some would say. And then there’s the patina, plus it’s smaller than a fire engine. Perhaps the… more»
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Fit For A Royal: 1938 Chrysler Royal Business Coupe
With stylishly good looks, and ready to drive, this 1938 Chrysler Royal Business Coupe is a sweet find! In very reasonable survivor condition all you need to do with this one is enjoy it as is, or restore it… more»
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Parked 48 Years: 1942 Ford Standard Business Coupe
Carefully parked in clean and dry storage 48 years ago, this ’42 Ford Standard Business Coupe is a fabulous find that would clean up wonderfully. While this Ford is not a driver, the engine does turn over, and the… more»
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Built for ’68 Season: Opel Kadett Gasser
Who can solve the mystery of the King Kadett? Surely someone recognizes this wicked gasser that just popped up on craigslist in Chicago. Of course, much to my surprise, these were popular cars for drag conversions as there’s far… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Antique Parts Company
There have been lots of discussions lately about all the classic junkyards that have been closing their doors. Well, Jim P recently traveled past the Antique Parts Company of Salome, Arizona and it appears this one is still going, well… more»
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Auction Update: Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Sells for $423K!
A few weeks ago, we told you about an unusual Jaguar XK140 discovered as part of a collection belonging to a deceased enthusiast in Belgium. The star of the collection was a rare Michelotti-bodied Jaguar XK140, which – while… more»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
We’ve all been there, started a project and never gotten around to finishing it. Well, reader, Michael S started working on his 1968 Buick Skylark Convertible a while back, but just hasn’t ever gotten around to finishing it. It’s… more»
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Package Deal: 1974 Mercury Capri + Parts Car
The Mercury Capri took on many forms as the nameplate was recycled over the years, but this first iteration is definitely my favorite. Produced in Germany by Ford’s European arm, it offered spirited performance and decent looks for a… more»
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Glass Roof Delight: 1954 Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner
Famous for its glass roof, the Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner certainly offered innovation through its transparent roof. This 1954 example is mostly complete and comes with some very nice spares including a new glass roof panel! With 2 days… more»
