Well, this is one of those cars you just don’t see every day. As most of you know, station wagons were once very popular. While most ended up as kid and grocery haulers, some wagons were used for other… more»
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1965 Plymouth Belvedere 426 Street Wedge
Offered as “1 of 265” Belvederes made in ’65 with the 426 Street Wedge and automatic transmission, this Plymouth in Ballston Spa, New York certainly looks the part. Several sites state the Max Wedge 426 ended in 1964. However,… more»
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Judge Dread: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Sadly beautiful flood victims keep coming up for sale after the rough few hurricanes the US has seen. Clearly a well-kept and cherished machine, this GTO is currently up for bid with little information provided. GTO Judge’s are very… more»
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Wisconsin Barn Find Estate Sale!
A huge thanks to reader Tom C for sending in this tip! If you’ve been looking for a barn find to buy, this estate sale in Wisconsin might just have something for you. These barns were owned by a… more»
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Is It Really An L78? 1968 Chevelle SS396 4-Speed!
In the mid-sixties, Chevy’s SS 396 was a potent enough competitor at any traffic light, but if you could hear the lifters ticking things could get really interesting. It just might be a real L78 under the hood. Chevy… more»
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Coal Black In Coal Country: 1931 Ford Model A
If you are like me, you just can’t help but wonder what is in those barns, sheds, and warehouses you see when traveling through rural areas. My rabid mind conjures up dusty Duesenbergs, lost Shelby Cobras, and abandoned big… more»
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German Surf Wagon: 1957 Auto Union Universal
The last time I saw a DKW/Auto Union was in the flesh during the failed Vermont junkyard excursion of 2016. On that trip, the most interesting car in the yard was what I believed to be a very complete… more»
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Greenhouse Effect: Big Block 1969 Camaro
Like some low rent home science experiment gone totally awry, covering this car with a tarp during storage was a really bad idea. Tarps hold in moisture, plastic ones more so than canvas, and they create a greenhouse effect… more»
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Undeserved Reputation: 1978 Lancia Beta Coupe
The seller of this 1978 coupe asserts that “Lancia Betas are the true sleepers for collectors—as all Lancisti know.” That may be a charitable view; many fans of the imperiled Italian marque also look down on the Beta as… more»
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Sitting Since ’84: 1972 Datsun 510 Wagon
At first, I thought this Datsun 510 wagon was sporting a cheap repaint. But after seeing the interior photos, it’s clear this is the real-deal, Kermit-green from the factory paint code, as the floors, engine bay and door jambs… more»
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Found in the Mountains: 1976 Ford Fiesta
Ford’s compact Fiesta graced our shores for just a short while, bringing with it some much-needed European flair to the US lineup. Nowadays, they are rare to see on American roads but represent good smiles-per-dollar value. This one here… more»
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Halloween Hauler: 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
Halloween is coming up, and surely there can’t be anything more fun than tooling around in a black-lit hearse listening to creepy Halloween tunes. Besides, who doesn’t love a good hearse? Not only would this be a great vehicle… more»
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Love Is Blind: 1930 Ford Blind Back
It is hard not to fall in love with Model A Fords. Every model, from the two door sedans to the phaetons, are well proportioned, attractive, and as American as flappers and Prohibition. For car lovers, they represent one… more»
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Rare Species: 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
Rare birds can come in a few different forms, but this Falcon Sprint survivor is a real automotive treat. The “Sprint” Falcons are very rare as it is thought that only a little over 10,000 of these factory V8… more»
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375 Horsepower Barn Find: 1968 Camaro SS 396
Update 10/18/17 – I’ve heard from the seller and they sent over photos to verify that this Camaro is in fact an L78 SS 396! They also clarified what the switch on the shifter is and it is a line… more»
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Black Plate 1961 Porsche 356 Super 1600!
I recently had a reader ask why California Black Plates are so popular with collectors and why it’s so special. Well, that’s a good question! Besides looking so much cooler than modern license plates, they proved an easy way… more»
