When this Peerless was built in 1914 things in the automotive world were moving along quickly. Every year there there were big advances, kind of like computers and cell phones these days. After only 2 years this Peerless was… more»
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1973 Chevy Cheyenne Super 10: Lean-To Find
From Derek K – I found this 1973 Super Cheyenne in an old man’s back yard in Arkansas. The license plate went out in 1985, some 30 years ago. The owner said it got horrible gas mileage and he… more»
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1937 Chrysler Royal, undisturbed since ’69
This 1937 Chrysler Royal found by reader Robert R is just how barn finds really look before a wash and a trailer. There’s no telling what might be under all that dirt. It’s in Tulare, California, generally a fairly dry place, so… more»
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1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28: Second Chance?
Are there some basket-cases that deserve to be rescued? Sure. But what about when it’s a more common domestic hot rod, like so many others, complete with significant body damage? That’s a highly personal decision. This 1969 Chevy Camaro… more»
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1926 Dodge Business Sedans: Pick One!
The value of older cars has dropped dramatically. I hope these historic cars are saved. Here’s an interesting example and choice, 2 1926 Dodge business sedans. One, the first picture, is a really nice survivor found by Charles H… more»
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Look Closer: 1960 Jaguar MK 10
My first inclination when I saw the pictures of this Jaguar Mk. 10 was to run away, very quickly and very far. I’ll bet yours was too, even if you like large, leaky, overweight British cars like I do…. more»
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1973 Volkswagen 412: Black Sheep
When most folks think of air-cooled VWs, the Beetle and Bus come quickly to mind. But there’s also the Type 4, or 412, that sported distinctive looks that unfortunately, didn’t catch fire in the U.S. market. This example is… more»
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MaxiVan: 1977 Dodge Custom Van
Those of us of a certain age (50-60 now?) remember when having a custom van was the thing every young adult wanted. Wild color schemes, elaborate velour interiors, shag carpeting and wide wheels and tires were on everyone’s list. There seemed… more»
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Heidi Hetzer: Toughest Woman In The World!
The other day I passed this 1930 Hudson on I84 just before Boardman, Oregon. Further down the road I pulled into a gas station and soon thereafter there it was again. An older woman jumped out and starting pumping… more»
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1957 Chevy Bel Air Wagon: Shorty Style
Would you attribute this shorty conversion to a weird sense of humor, too much spare time or….both? I’ve never understood what drove people to chop cars in half and weld them back together, but here we are: this Chevy… more»
Roadside Sighting: 1951 Mercedes 300
From R Roraback – Today I spotted this 1951 Mercedes 300 next to a small hidden body shop in Wappingers Falls, NY. The German proprietor said the car’s owner left it there years ago when it was in restorable… more»
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One Owner For 37 Years: 1978 Mustang King Cobra
Mustang II’s always seem to bring out two very different opinions: one side feels the cars are a product of their time and recognizes that they have some good points, others feel that they are an embarrassing reminder of… more»
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Automobillia: Valvoline Thermometer
UPDATE 8/14/15 – I’ll let this go for $375 shipped. Email me if interested. FROM 8/11/15 – If you follow the site, then this thermometer probably looks familiar to you. It was part of a large automobilia collection we… more»
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1985 Bombardier Iltis: G-Wagen Beater
Here’s a find from Canadian reader J. Clark for all our readers up north: a 1985 Volkswagen Iltis, also known as a Bombardier Iltis, here on kijiji classifieds. These battle-ready machines featured what was essentially a preview of Audi’s Quattro… more»
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Shed Find: 1961 King Midget
When a car is this small, you don’t need a barn for storage–a shed will do! This tiny King Midget shows less than 5,000 miles from new, and for once I’m pretty sure the odometer hasn’t flipped! Unfortunately, time… more»
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1959 Imperial Crown Southampton Survivor
Thanks to Robert for this find, a 1959 Chrysler Imperial Crown Southampton 4 door hardtop, a title almost as long as the car. It also has a large 413 cid with a 4 barrel to move it down. This is… more»
