The 1950’s and 1960’s brought about some pretty cool customs, many of which were one offs. Several of those one off built cars have disappeared, but thankfully a few of them do sift to the surface like this unique… more»
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A Tall Tale: 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook
When fresh car designs began appearing after the war, the new look was low and streamlined. Plymouth, however, stuck with cars tall enough that one could sit upright and still have room for your hat. My father bought a… more»
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1:1 Scale Model: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
I’ll bet a lot of you built 1:24 or 1:25 scale car model kits in your youth. Heck, some of you probably still do (I have some kits I work on when I’m on vacation). Just think of… more»
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One Family Find: 1970 Olds Cutlass Convertible
“Parked and garaged since the mid-1980s,” this one-family 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible waits for a new owner in Clemmons, North Carolina, with a listing here on eBay. It’s refreshing to see someone letting go of a family heirloom… more»
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Maybe The Next Shelby GT350: 1991 Saleen Mustang
When Carrol Shelby cut the deal to make GT350 Mustangs with Ford, he really wasn’t doing anything to a stock Mustang that couldn’t be done by a competent do it yourselfer in their driveway. What made the GT350 special… more»
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From Where? 1957 Ford Ranchero
Do you ever scratch your head while looking at some cars wondering the history of that vehicle could be? Well this ’57 Ranchero is described as a native California car, but the rust in this old pick up is… more»
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Rallye ‘Round: 1979 International Scout II Rallye
International was never known for their extravagant designs – they were, after all, originally an agricultural manufacturer. This 1979 International Scout II Rallye is in Grenada, Mississippi and it can be found listed on eBay. The current bid price… more»
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Parked in 1982: 1970 Opel GT
Opel GTs are a dime a dozen, seemingly, but there are some that pop up with greater potential for rescue than others. This particular car looks quite past the point of saving, but closer inspection reveals an interesting candidate… more»
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First Edition Barn Find: 1960 Chevy Corvair
For a while, I collected first editions. The prize on my little shelf of books was Hemingway’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls”. My ex-wife got it. Perhaps that’s why I’m more interested these days in building a car collection… more»
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Rat Rod Racer: 1933 Chevrolet Coupe
How do you feel about rat rods? When the issue is discussed amongst car people, it’s usually a love it or hate it topic. I tend to fall into the “love it” camp. I appreciate the originality and rawness… more»
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Big And Green: 1971 Ford Country Sedan
Ford built seven generations of full-size wagons between 1950 and 1992 and this wagon is from the sixth series. The Country Sedan was the mid-level trim wagon below the Country Squire. Many of us older folk have memories of… more»
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Holy Widebody Batman! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Wide body kits on Corvettes may or may not be to your liking, but they sure make the cars stand out! This 1972 Corvette started as a factory convertible and had a Greenwood-style wide body kit added. This one… more»
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Rat Rod Candidate: Barn Find Cushman Truckster
Rat rods: we think of the gassers, the T-buckets, even sometimes the occasional air-cooled VW Beetle. But sometimes the “rod” part of the equation isn’t much in the performance department and it just comes down to the looks. Couldn’t… more»
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Emerging Classic: 1994 GMC Suburban
Year after year, the GMC Suburban ranks high on the lists of government officials, suburban housewives and rental car companies as a vehicle worth owning. However, the older models harken back to a more utilitarian era when big SUVs… more»
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Fix Up Or Part Out? 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
This poor Corvette has been parked outside in Virginia Beach for the past 12 years. It’s dirty and a few parts are missing, but it would be a shame to just let such a good looking sports car go… more»
Road Legal! Todd’s One-Owner 232k 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
Every year fewer and fewer Fox-body Mustangs prowl the world’s roadways. Keeping this car forever never entered my mind on 17 November 1988 when I bought it — the only new car I’ve ever bought myself, and the most… more»
