For a car that’s a year older than I am, and made of metal that usually rusts and dents, this 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 500 sedan is in much better condition than I am. This mind-blowing survivor is listed here… more»
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Rare Beautiful Project: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
We have seen a few Kaisers over the last year or two here, and Andrew showed a two-door 1953 model a couple of weeks ago. This 1953 Kaiser Manhattan two-door sedan is a reader classified on Barn Finds, and… more»
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Patina-Heavy Hardtop: 1964 Mercury Park Lane
This is another one of those car names that people seem to spell in a couple of different ways. Is it one word or two? De Soto or DeSoto? ElDorado or El Dorado? de Ville, De Ville, deVille, or… more»
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Cheap To Buy, Not To Own: 1986 Jaguar XJS V12
$1,300 with the option to submit a best offer seems downright cheap for the chance to own one of Jaguar’s prettiest coupes. Of course, it was also one of the most expensive cars to maintain, often with little financial… more»
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One of 500 Cars: 1984 BMW B9 Alpina
Time to nerd out: in the BMW world, Alpina cars are among the most valuable and thrilling driver’s cars to own. Packed with pedigree and performance, they command a high price in almost any form if authenticity can be… more»
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Cheapest Running Example? 1982 Ferrari Mondial
There’s an ongoing challenge among some automotive personalities to find the cheapest running example of an exotic, or otherwise expensive to own vehicle. This 1982 Ferrari Mondial may be one of the cheapest running, driving Ferraris on the road… more»
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Stored For 42 Years: 1967 Triumph TR4A
Miss me? Probably not, but I’ve been traveling internationally for the last couple of weeks and haven’t been able to write. One thing I noticed during my travels is how lucky those of us in the US are with… more»
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$0.77 Per Pound: 1971 Mercury Marquis Brougham
What can you get for less than a dollar a pound these days? Here’s 4,522 pounds of grade-A American steel for just $3,500—like the title says, that’s just 77 cents per pound for this 1971 Mercury Marquis Brougham sedan…. more»
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Stored 27 Years: 1962 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
Sometimes a vehicle comes along and it really makes a person stop and think of how they can make sure that it ends up in their driveway. Unfortunately, that happens to me several times a day, but it’s really… more»
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30K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota Truck
The trouble with workhorses is that they end up being abused past the point of reasonable return. Toyotas, for example, equipped with the venerable 22R motor, tend to have every ounce of life squeezed out of them before being… more»
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Automatic G60: Preserved VW Corrado
The Volkswagen Corrado is an emerging classic, with very few left providing daily transportation and many of them modified to the point of being near death. The early supercharged models, known as the G60, were particularly prone to failure… more»
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Pininfarina-Designed Kei: 1992 Honda Beat
A Pininfarina designed Honda. Mid-engine, rear wheel drive. Convertible. Sounds great right? And then we learn that it is Kei car with 63 horsepower. And that wouldn’t be bad if you aren’t 6’5″ like I am. If you think… more»
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Made By Ford Sold By Mercury: 1960 Frontenac
This is one unusual car, even for Ford lovers. It’s a 1960 Frontenac, the Canadian version of the Ford Falcon that was sold in Mercury/Meteor dealerships in 1960. It’s listed here on eBay with a current bid of $1,000,… more»
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Air Cooled And Supercharged: 1932 Franklin Airman Coupe
If you are on the hunt for a vehicle that is truly special, look no further than this 1932 Franklin. This Airman 3 window coupe features impressive styling for it’s time and even more impressive technology. The big air… more»
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Luxurious Wagon Survivor: 1954 Bel Air Townsman
Bel Air is definitely a buzz word in the collector car world, but what about Bel Air Townsman? Not so common to see, the Townsman is a sleek Chevrolet wagon that offers some nice features for its time. After… more»
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Snow White: 1982 Mazda 626
Every winter I hear the same nagging voice in my head (other than the one that’s normally in there) that tells me I should have moved to the dry, sunny southwest after high school. Rust-free vehicles are a rare… more»
