This 1949 Chevy wrecker is a former Colorado truck that made its way to Texas some time ago. Always living in arid climates has helped it stay fairly well preserved, though the seller’s inability to get to the project… more»
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Crazy To Pass It Up: 1994 Dodge Viper
The days of unearthing a Shelby Cobra with a bargain price are pretty much gone. The latest dusty barn find Cobra discovery sold at the Gooding Amelia Island Auction this month for a cool $1,045,000. Not exactly pocket change. … more»
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Speaking In Codes: 1965 Ford Mustang
When talking about early Mustangs, the subject of codes invariably comes up. Ford, and many other manufacturers at that time, would affix a data plate to their cars. This plate was stamped with codes that told you how a… more»
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Vintage Racer! 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Rocket Sedan
It’s not every day you can buy a car with racing history for under $3000 that doesn’t appear to have been barrel-rolled or abandoned outdoors so long that it’s nearly rusted into something that resembles a giant bowl of… more»
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Garage Find Kit Car: 1974 Bradley GT-2
Many times, I pass up on featuring kit cars like this Bradley GT-2 because they are in such horrible conditon it seems unlikely anyone would take it on. That’s not the case with the 1974 example, which is a… more»
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No Reserve Westy: 1969 VW Westfalia Camper
Normally, when we see Westfalias pop up (get it?) for sale, they fall into two categories: completely restored examples that sell for outrageous prices, and rust buckets with trashed interiors that need so much work they just don’t appeal…. more»
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Coast Runner: 1953 White 3000
While I’m not much of a truck guy, I do love old White commercial haulers. This 1953 White 3000/Model 3022 PLT semi-tractor is hanging out in Oregon, where its tired paint and mossy coating offer some indication as to… more»
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Future Lead Sled: 1965 Chrysler Newport
To be clear, I don’t want to see this Newport become a lead sled – but the seller put that idea in my head. The low stance, slab sides and somewhat intimidating nose would make this a compelling conversion to… more»
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Make it Pretty: 1954 Chevy Corvette
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»
