I was a bit shocked to see bidding already cresting $20K for this 1954 Chevy Corvette, which is a hodgepodge of body panels and other bits that make it a blank canvas for the next owner. Perhaps that’s the… more»
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Huge Hauler: 1973 International Travelall
Like the archetypal drawing of a house that a child would do, that’s what I used to think of when I saw a fourth-generation I-H like this 1973 International Travelall. In my old age, I’ve changed 180 degrees on that… more»
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Low Mileage Custom: 1966 Cadillac Deville Wagon
Quite possibly the epitome of style, luxury, and comfort, this 1966 Cadillac Deville was custom built for Ralph Levin, who previously owned a car museum that went belly up in 2010. When this car was auctioned off from the… more»
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Sweet Oil-Burner: 1984 Mazda B2200 Diesel
I’m going to be known as the small truck guy before too long, if it isn’t already too late. Here’s another little gem, or without too much work it could be a gem. It’s a 1984 Mazda B2200 diesel… more»
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Affordable Project: 1946 Ford Tudor Sedan
Fairly complete and unrestored projects pop up from time to time, but it is always sweet when it’s a nice car for a reasonable price. This ’46 Ford model 69A seems like a great project that could almost be… more»
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Ivy League 1.5 Ton: 1946 Studebaker M16
They say that nature will find a way, and it certainly did with this 1946-ish Studebaker M16 1.5 ton box truck. Ivy has latched on to, and grown all over, this classic and stylish box truck. The steel box… more»
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Gardening Gloves Required: C1 Corvette Duo
The recent post about a Porsche 911 showing off its algae-coated exterior may be the sign of a new trend: preserving vegetation on the exteriors of long-idled cars. This 1956 Corvette is seen where it was parked for years… more»
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5 Pounds Of Metal Flake: 1950 Dodge Coronet
I haven’t seen a car this sparkly in quite a while, maybe since the 1970s when heavy metal flake was a thing. I wouldn’t have expected to see it on a 1950 Dodge Coronet, but I like it! This… more»
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Hot Rod Ready: 1955 Chevrolet 210
We all have differing opinions and ideas, but is this 1955 Chevy 210 about the prefect V8 swap candidate? I believe it was a hot rod in its past due to a few details, but overall this sedan has… more»
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Rare ‘4 Barrow’ Option! 1970 ‘Cuda Project
Warning: don’t read this post unless your tetanus booster is up to date! This thoroughly beaten 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda looks like the vehicular version of Gene Hackman’s character “Popeye” Doyle, in the 1975 movie The French Connection II, after… more»
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Barn Find ASC McLaren: 1986 Mercury Capri
It seems to me these converted Mercury Capris get little to no love in the collector car scene. Converted by American Sunroof Corp. to the sleek two-seater you see here, values always seem flat despite the limited production. This… more»
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44 MPG: 1981 Datsun 720 King Cab Diesel
Here’s another in the seemingly endless supply of nice, somewhat-vintage Japanese pickups for sale. This 1981 Datsun 720 Diesel King Cab is listed on eBay and by the time you see this I’m sure that it’ll have met its… more»
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E-Class Alternative: 5-Speed 1988 Mazda 929
Here’s a car that’s already extinct before you factor in the extreme outlier on the feature list: a rear-wheel drive 1988 Mazda 929. These are often overshadowed by Toyota’s Cressida of the same era, but here’s where this one… more»
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Return of the Golden Sahara: George Barris Lincoln Capri
This famed Petersen Motorama showcar was lost for 50 years, but has since returned to light and is now slated to go to auction at Mecum’s Indianapolis event in May. The 1953 Lincoln Capri on which it was based… more»
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“A Pinnacle Of Preservation”: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The seller describes this 1967 big-block, air conditioned, manual transmission (salivating yet?) Corvette as “a pinnacle of preservation.” Based on the description in the auction listed here on eBay, they are correct. 42 bids so far have taken the price… more»
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T-Tops and 4-Speed: 1978 Dodge Aspen
As a replacement for the Dart/Valiant/Duster, the Aspen and Volaré don’t seem to be as popular with collectors. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a couple of nice and somewhat unusual features which sets it apart from the herd. This one… more»
