One of the most exciting aspects of the classic car world is the custom (or kustom) paint jobs that talented artists spray on our beloved autos. From miles-deep candy and ‘flaked gloss to flat black or oxide red primer,… more»
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BF Auction: 2007 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King
Harley-Davidson formed its Custom Vehicle Operation, or CVO, twenty-five years ago to produce limited edition motorcycles that came from the dealership with the appearance and performance of a custom machine. The attention to detail is astonishing, helping classics like… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Datsun 510 Wagon
The 1986 model year was the last time Nissan cars sold in the U.S. were branded as Datsuns. The corporate identity finally took hold in 1987. But some 15 years earlier, one of their best-selling vehicles in the U.S…. more»
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1 Family Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This is a great story of a classic sports car that was well-loved from one generation to the next. Of all the vintage sports models we cover, the original Nissan / Datsun Z-car seems to be the one that… more»
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Nicely Restored: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker DeLuxe
Naming a car is harder than it looks because the name itself is not the only thing being judged. If you get the car and the name right, you have the original Mustang; if you don’t, Henry Ford’s only… more»
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Military Geländewagen: 1986 Steyr Puch 300GD 4×4
Unless you’ve been under the proverbial rock, you may have noticed that more and more once-forbidden vehicles are making their way stateside as various makes and models become eligible under the 25-year rule. One model we see more and… more»
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Late Production Run: 1989 Avanti II Convertible
The Avanti story is one of death and rebirth, told in cycles, from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Although there were many years wherein no cars were actually produced, there was little question that various entrepreneurs and car… more»
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Top Down Cruiser: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom
The era of General Motors’ mid-size cars from 1968 to 1972 was quite popular. And Buick’s entry in that group, the Skylark, may have been the most attractive of them (IMO). This 1972 Skylark Custom convertible looks stunning and… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1959 Porsche 356 1600 Super
Survivor cars are among the most special and desirable classics ever to come up for sale. We all know why – getting the chance to see a car in its original form, undisturbed by overly-ambitious restorations or modifications that… more»
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Right Sized? 1978 Datsun 620 Pickup
Former vice president Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921) was once quoted as saying, “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.” Well, I’d further that thought with an automotive twist stating, “What this country really needs is a… more»
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Grounded Flight: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Redbird
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Redbird was found by Rocco B here on Craigslist. The car is located in North Ridgeville, Ohio near Cleveland. The seller reports that the Redbird has 53k miles on the odometer but that it has… more»
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Once Grand Sedan: 1984 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
One of the saddest sites you’ll see is a 1980s or 90s-era Rolls-Royce or Bentley product that has fallen on hard times, which sadly, happens quite often. This particular era of Britain’s premier luxury sedans seems particularly exposed to… more»
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Racer Replica: Laser 917 Kit Car
Kit cars are a curious thing. Even years after their relevance has faded away, you still find them for sale and plenty of people who seemingly want to scoop them up. Kit cars were a definite force to be… more»
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Granny’s Daily Driver: Unrestored 1956 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Two-door pillarless “hardtop” coupes were popular in the 1950’s when they were new and have remained so as collectibles all these years later. I get it, because they have a sportier look that can enhance a car’s proportions and… more»
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Special Edition Project: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Part of the success of the late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am goes to the 1977 box office blockbuster, Smokey and The Bandit starring heartthrob Burt Reynolds. From less than 47,000 units sold in 1976, demand ballooned to 117,000 copies… more»
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GT Project: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8
In its second year on the market, Ford’s Mustang (aka “pony car”) was one hot property in 1966. More than 607,000 copies were produced that year, about the same number built over 1964 ½ and 1965 combined. But the… more»
