While yesterday’s “collection” post focused on old air-cooled VWs, today’s is about Volvo P1800 coupes. A craigslist seller in California’s San Fernando Valley has posted up a vast collection of these pretty Swedes, along with photos of a few… more»
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Not a Lincoln! 1957 Continental Mark II Project
Considering Ford’s Continental Division sold a mere 1325 and 444 of these elegant Continental Mark IIs in 1956 and 1957 (respectively), it’s amazing how often they turn up for sale. Or is it? These extravagant and beautifully-styled masterpieces have… more»
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30 Year Owned: Survivor 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes you can tell when a car has been loved even without seeing it in person. That’s certainly the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am, which has been with the same owner for more than 30 years. Now… more»
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Big Block Power: 1965 Ford F100 Custom Cab
When the fourth generation Ford F100 was introduced, it brought with it new looks, unibody construction, improved drivability and new engine options. This particular example was optioned with the 352 V8 and a manual transmission. It needs some work… more»
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48k Documented Miles: 1969 Chevelle SS 396
Looks kinda sad, doesn’t it? It’s a shame when a project goes by the wayside, but at the same time it’s an opportunity for someone else! This 1969 SS396 Chevrolet Chevelle has been in the seller’s possession since 1979,… more»
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Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup
As I’ve gotten more ingrained within the community of vintage Toyota truck and van owners, I’ve come to the realization that once you get outside the mudding communities, there’s a very welcoming group of enthusiasts who blend classic vehicle… more»
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By Request: Cabin Fever Car Show Part Three
Here we go again! At the request of a few of our dedicated readers, this is the third and final (I swear!) post on the Cabin Fever Car Show in Knoxville, Tennessee. While the two previous reports (1, 2)… more»
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Stained Glass Boogie Van: 1978 Dodge Tradesman
I first fell in love with custom vans after watching Edward Scissorhands. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, and you like vans, you need to go watch the movie! This 1978 Dodge Tradesman is subtle, but still funky… more»
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Henry Kaiser’s Stretched 1960 Willys Wagon
Sometime in the early 1990s I attended the International Car Show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and witnessed the somewhat-revolutionary Chevrolet S10 Blazer four-door. That’s right: a small four-wheel-drive truck with four-doors, just like a sedan or a wagon. Meanwhile Jeep… more»
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Classic Show Van: 1977 GMC Van LRP
Custom vans seem to have been surfacing a lot lately, or else we have lots of readers submitting them! Though the initial fad has long passed by, the style is still popular and many people are replicating it today…. more»
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36k Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang GT
Clapped-out foxbody Mustangs are a dime a dozen, but when was the last time you saw a clean low-mileage one? The seller bought this car to perform a Coyote swap, but just can’t bring themselves to do it. That’s… more»
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Building Your Own Bullitt: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
Unless you were in a coma, you have probably heard about this week’s automotive equivalent of finding the Ark of the Covenant. For their debut of the 2019 Bullitt Mustang, Ford also revealed the long lost hero car from… more»
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Original Wood: 1951 Buick Series 50 Dyna Flow Estate
The relationship between lumber and automobiles is a romance that began in the early part of the 20 century. As the automobile improved and grew, wood went from being utilitarian, to a deluxe trim feature like what you can… more»
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Rust-Free 4WD Hatch: 1985 Subaru GL
Across the internet and social media groups, I’ve increasingly seen love for old-school Subarus kept in mint condition. The ideal combination is a car with a manual transmission and 4WD, such as this clean 1985 Subaru GL here on eBay…. more»
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Take Your Pick: Air-Cooled VW Collection
We love seeing collections of classic cars for sale, and air-cooled VWs tend to show up in large quantities the most often. They’re easy to collect and usually find buyers when posted for sale, so it makes sense –… more»
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Big Gamble: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 440-6 Project
Every third generation ‘Cuda is worth something to a Mopar guy, but the options list can make a huge difference. Take this project for example. The seller has all the parts to build a 440 Six Pack and the… more»
