Stashed away in this garage is a supercharged survivor that has been hidden away for a number of years. The seller doesn’t say just how long it sat in here under this car cover, but based on all the… more»
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Mark’s Winter Project: 1959 BMW Isetta
As cold and brutal as winter can be, there’s one perk that comes with the cold and that’s having a reason to stay in the heated comfort of the garage (if your so lucky at least)! While many of… more»
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V12 Flathead Project: 1940 Lincoln Zephyr
It’s a bit difficult to tell what this dusty old barn find is in this dimly lit barn, but it once was a luxurious cruiser. After a good detailing and some mechanical work, this Lincoln Zephyr could be a… more»
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High School Car: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mach 1: 767.269 Miles Per Hour. When traveling near the speed of sound (which fluctuates based on temperature and altitude as discussed here on NASA.gov), compression dynamics exert pressure on the fuselage that affect lift and drag. This 1969… more»
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Junkman’s Itch: 1952 Ford F-3 Pickup
In one of the funniest episodes of the sitcom Sanford and Son, Grady is taking care of Lamont while Fred is out of town (The real story was that Redd Foxx was “on strike” for a higher paycheck.). While… more»
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Survivor ‘Bird: 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula WS6
The Firebird name was associated with muscle and Molly Hatchet for almost all generations, and the nameplate carried on into 2002 at which point the Firebird was no more. While first, second, and fourth generation Firebirds are not uncommon… more»
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Big Fish in a Quirky Pond: 1966 AMC Marlin
The American Motors Corporation is largely remembered today for its (ahem) quirkier products—think Pacer, Gremlin, AMX, and Eagle—and while they tend to have a somewhat dorky reputation, each of these cars contained some ingenuity in their design, showing what a… more»
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Seldom Seen: 36,000 Mile 1980 Camaro Z28
While Camaros of this era aren’t uncommon, they aren’t usually this nice and original! Though this Z28 isn’t showroom quality, it certainly is in the best condition expected considering age and the minor use it has seen. Though 36,000… more»
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Big Beauty: 1940 Ford One Ton Pickup
I have to admit that I am a big fan of old trucks. Furthermore, I think that anyone serious about restoring their own vehicles should begin with a truck. Their usefulness, simplicity, and rugged parts all make that first… more»
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Oldie But Goodie: 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
It’s nice to see some real patina after some of the trucks I’ve seen lately! This 1941 Chevrolet pickup has the looks and not only that, it has the “go” too! That’s right, this is a running, driving truck… more»
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Rare Rig: 1937 Studebaker J5 Coupe Express
This is what you get when you cross a Dictator and a pickup. It’s not the first sedan-based pickup, but it was introduced years before the Hudson Pickup, the El Camino and other car-based trucks. They didn’t sell well and… more»
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Hershey AACA Fall Swap Meet 2017
On the east coast, we often look forward to fall for many reasons, but few actually outweigh the AACA fall swap meet. Just about anything involving wheels or an engine can be found here, and there are always unusual,… more»
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Lost for 30 Years: 1971 Australian Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III
While some Americans claim sole rights to the “muscle car,” Australia’s love of V8-powered rear-wheel-drive cars has carried on continuously through to this day. Most gear-heads recognize the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351 that supercharged the movie career of… more»
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Big Small Block Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The seller of this Gran Torino had a novel idea for it. They were going to pull the body from the frame, roll a late model Crown Vic frame under it and turn it into a mean machine. Sadly,… more»
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Parked In ’89! 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
Describing a 1977 Plymouth Road Runner as a sub-model of a Volaré feels wrong, but that’s where the much-revered and feared muscle car model ended up in 1977, as evidenced in this original sales brochure on www.lov2xlr8.no showing what… more»
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G-Body Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
The GM G-body is a polarizing vehicle; either you love it or you hate it! While these cars aren’t for everyone, those who appreciate them simply can’t get enough of them. Revived in 1985, the 442 name carried on… more»
