It can be tough to be objective about the cars of your youth; when you can remember when they were just an unremarkable, everyday sight, seeing words like “rare” and “antique” used to describe them can be a bit… more»
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What is Rarity? 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe
You have all heard the old adage “Don’t buy the story. Buy the car.” Well, that old adage is harder to live by since the rise of the documentation you can order for select types of cars. So many… more»
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Lean and Clean: 1979 Mazda RX-7
Most people know that Mazda didn’t invent the rotary engine, and most people know that they weren’t the first company to put them in a production vehicle. But, most of us automatically connect those two dots whenever anyone says… more»
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Return on Investment: 1988 Toyota MR2
In the eighties and nineties, affordable sports cars were being produced by most manufacturers. Cars such as the Scirocco, Fiero, Capri convertible, EXP, MR2, CRX, and the Miata were all products of this time period. While many of them… more»
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The Astro Van Returns: 1984 Airstream Excella
If you are a fan of NASA, then you are likely familiar with their historical reliance on Airstream trailers and motor homes for transporting and quarantining astronauts before and after their spaceflights. After Apollo 11’s capsule splashed down, the… more»
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The One That Started It All: 1952 MGTD
Certain cars are considered milestones in automotive history. Nearly all cars produced are designed solely for transportation from point A to point B. However, some cars are more than just transportation. The Milestone Car Society (the organization has since… more»
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$2,500 Three Pack: Packard Hearse and Sedans
A classic hearse may be a slightly strange or ominous vehicle to take on as a project, but the Packard Henney converted ambulances and hearses are sleek looking wagons, that aren’t that common to see running, or otherwise. The… more»
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Wide Track 4 Speed: 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Ever since I was a little kid, I have always been looking for rare and unique automobiles anywhere and everywhere. I remember taking Collector Car Trader magazines with me to elementary school and perusing through them before class started…. more»
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Seventy Seven And Original: 1940 Chrysler Royal 4 Door
Cars were evolving rapidly as improvements were invented and developed. Often, cars were not only restyled every year or two, they were often completely redesigned. Although the Royal was Chrysler’s entry level car, it was completely redesigned about every 2 years…. more»
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Rare H-Body: 1978 Buick Skyhawk
We still see the Chevy Monza pop up for sale every so often, but its platform mate – the Buick Skyhawk seen here – is spotted far less frequently. The seller claims it wears original paint, and retains its… more»
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Easy Project? 1965 Oldsmobile F-85
Back when different General Motors brands were easily discernible from one another, Oldsmobile frequently had designs that were quite different from their counterparts. Although from a distance this car is easily identifiable as a GM product, it would be… more»
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Y-Block Tree Speed: Ford Ranch Wagon
2 door station wagons offer the right amount of “cool” with the right amount of doors and storage. It only gets better when said wagon has a “Y” block V8 and a manual transmission. Although this 1954 Ranch Wagon… more»
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Some Assembly Required: Tri-Magnum Project
Way back, when dinosaurs were kings, we were a very handy nation. Without 87,000 channels on TV, other distractions occupied our time. One of the biggest distractors were do it yourself magazines, such as Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, and… more»
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Short Commute: 27K Mile ’82 Datsun Pickup
This Datsun 720 pickup is a low-mileage survivor with under 30,000 original miles. Said to have resided in the care of a longtime owner with a short commute, the 720 is a bare-bones rear wheel drive model with a… more»
Rally Update: The Race Is Over!
We completed the final day of driving in the NW Classic Rally last night! It was filled with excitement and a few struggles too. We started the day off feeling confident that we could stay on course and hopefully… more»
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On Road or Off: 1971 Empi Sportster
Dune buggy kits are not hard to find, but genuine Empi builds are generally more desired by purveyors of these VW-powered on- and off-roaders. This 1971 example is a Southern California survivor, with a dry chassis and only some… more»
