Though summer is nearly over, as an automotive archaeologist, I realize that as the days go by, winter is coming. As the year draws to a close, pretty soon the leaves will fall off of the trees, and with that… more»
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Could It Be Real? 1994 Lamborghini SE30 Yard Find
Reader John C recently spotted a bright yellow sports car parked in someone’s yard, so he decided to have a closer look. That’s when he realized it was a Lamborghini, or at least it looks like one. To be… more»
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4,500 Miles from New: 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Jeep Cherokees are enjoying a nice spike in value at the moment, largely because their usefulness is being realized by a larger audience and because most examples for sale today have led obviously hard lives. This 2000 Jeep Cherokee… more»
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Fairmont No More: 1981 Ford Durango
The Ford Fairmont, though not exactly terrible, has never been a particularly inspiring car in any of its standard forms. It did lend its Fox platform to the 1979 Mustang, so many have used the interchangeability of Mustang go-fast… more»
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Holiday Survivor: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Although there are many great cars that came out of every decade of the past, there were many nice sedans that came from the mid 1960’s when the “Fin” craze has died down. Remarkably clean and original, this Oldsmobile… more»
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Clear Coat Bandit Strikes Again: 1949 Chevrolet Pickup
Try as I might, I just cannot understand the clear coating phenomenon. While I am of the opinion that saving any collectible car or truck and getting it back on the road is a noble and worthwhile undertaking, there… more»
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Project Oldsmobile: First Generation Cutlass F-85
It is always a little irritating to see a car for sale listed as a “barn find” still sitting on the seller’s trailer from when he/she acquired it. However, this seller isn’t a flipper and acquired this car as… more»
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A Little Elbow Grease: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
Although appearing like a derelict field find, this Kaiser Manhattan is a solid condition driver with a lot of recent maintenance. Complete and a great start to an affordable project, this classic two door could easily be polished up… more»
Future Find: 2011 Pontiac Trans Am?
So this isn’t really a Pontiac, as it is common knowledge that Pontiac ceased to exist after 2010 and Firebird production ended in 2002. This is clearly and without a doubt a gussied up 2011 Chevrolet Camaro, however it… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1925 Peerless 6-70 Sedan
Peerless may be a forgotten brand today, but back in the early 1900s it was a well-known luxury automobile manufacturer. The large factory cranked out wonderful machines that competed with the likes of Cadillac and Stutz. They even fielded… more»
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1927 Peerless Six-90 Boat Tail Rumble Seat Coupe
Peerless Motor Company began in Cleveland, Ohio in 1900 and built cars that became known for innovation, durability, and as the name might suggest, unmatched luxury. This 1927 Peerless Six-90 “Roadster Coupe,” listed here on eBay, and located in… more»
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K Is For Kool: 1964 Chrysler 300 K
The “Letter” series Mopars are legendary for their power and luxury, and they aren’t nearly as common as they should be. This Letter “K” is a solid car that appears very original, with only a few snags that keep… more»
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Three-Pedal Fintail: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230S
I’ve never understood why four-doors are usually not as desirable as coupe and convertible cars in the classic car market; more doors means more space for you and your friends, and four-doors still typically have plenty of trunk space…. more»
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One of One: Japan-Found Ferrari Daytona Alloy
When it comes to barn finds, we don’t necessarily think of Japan as a source of untouched exotics or rotting classics. However, an exceedingly rare 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta Alloy has been discovered there, quite literally a… more»
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Fork In The Road: 1935 Ford Five Window Coupe
With its nearly unmolested body and stock underpinnings, but with no interior or fuel system and a later-model overhead valve Ford V8, this coupe started down the Hot Rod Highway, but not so far that it can’t be brought… more»
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1,832 Miles: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When did odometers acquire a sixth digit (seventh if you count tenths)? I googled this question, but found no conclusive answer; it seems to have varied greatly by manufacturer, and I didn’t see any evidence that it was actually… more»
