The Barracuda was introduced in 1964, a few weeks ahead of the Mustang, but wasn’t a big success like the Mustang. The Barracuda looks a lot more like a Valiant than the Mustang looks like the Falcon it’s based on…. more»
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Pocket Project: 1951 Crosley Hotshot
How many times have you wished that you had a cool classic car that you could squeeze into your garage? With a little practice you could easily navigate this Crosley next to your lawn mower, bikes, and other stuff… more»
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Stude-What-O? 1981 Studemino
Have you ever dreamt about a car that you wish had been built but sadly never came to be? Well that could very much have been the driving factor of building this unique “Studemino”. Appearing to be an ’81… more»
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Arrive in Style! 1957 Chevrolet Custom Limousine
After investing more than $80,000 into this custom 1957 Chevrolet limousine, the sellers have listed it here on eBay with a $35,000 reserve. One could debate whether this conversion should have been done or not but here it is,… more»
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Auction Results for Dallas Leake Auction
Here are the results for Saturday, November 18th at Leake Auctions in Dallas, Texas. Some of the vehicles now have new owners and some went home with who they came with. If you have never been to an auction, the energy… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1949 MG-TC
It’s rare when we learn the complete story of barn finds, but look what Pat L found on craigslist. The original owner was B. De Hoghton in Lancashire England and there’s a picture of the owner’s house online. The current… more»
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1 of 500: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am 15th Anniversary
Special editions from GM normally aren’t the most interesting cars in the world (or even all that rare). However, this 15th Anniversary Edition Trans Am is actually somewhat intriguing, mostly because it is 1-of-500 cars made with the manual… more»
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Fantasy Bids for Final Leake Auction Day!
Here are a few vehicles that will be crossing the block today, Sunday 11/19. Have you been right on the money in your predictions? Have you ever won a car at auction? Traditionally on the last day of an… more»
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Manual Swap Candidate: 1973 BMW 3.0CS
When we find examples of BMW’s pretty E9 coupe, they’re usually rusty heaps past the point of redemption or precious survivors worth every dime of their high selling price. This 1973 3.0CS seems somewhere in the middle, and was… more»
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Former Sun Bug: 1974 VW Beetle
This battered Beetle is a former Sun Bug, one of the myriad special editions Volkswagen rolled out throughout its production cycle. Unfortunately wearing a bad repaint over its original gold paint, this Beetle will need lots of love to… more»
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(Egg) Salad Days: 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
I guess I’m on a bit of a wagon kick this weekend, but this ’84 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser brought back such a visceral sense memory that I had to take a closer look. I’m a big believer in the… more»
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The Classiest Wagon? 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom
If you’re into coachbuilt station wagons, but the 1978 Cadillac DeVille we featured yesterday struck you as a bit gauche, perhaps you’ll find this more to your liking: a 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom station wagon! You can’t get much classier… more»
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Standing Still On Thunder Road: 1939 Ford Coupe
While American history is filled with amazing stories, perhaps one of the most complex and interesting is that of untaxed alcohol. Many immigrants to America from the 1600s on brought with them the talent, desire, and what they felt… more»
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Blue Coal Rollin’: 1982 Mazda B2200 Pickup
When you’re rollin’ coal, what better way to do it undercover – i.e., not in a jacked-up, black 4×4 – than in this 1982 Mazda B2200 Diesel Pickup? I personally can’t think of a better way, but we all… more»
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Big Kids Bring Toys For Tots In Tennessee
For the third year in a row, Coker Tire, a vintage tire company headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has sponsored a smaller version of their annual cruise in to benefit the United States Marine Corps Toys For Tots program. While… more»
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Roadside Sighting Redux: 1978 Cadillac DeVille Wagon
If this Cadillac station wagon looks familiar—that’s because it’s the same one that reader Mark S. sent us a few days ago after a friend spotted it parked along the side of the road in rural Wellsboro, Pennsylvania! Never… more»
