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»
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1956 Aston Martin Lagonda: Smooth Sedan
It might not be one of the breath taking DB series, but I find this Lagonda to be rather beautiful. It has more of a Jaguar look to it than the Aston styling that became so famous as the… more»
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1988 Citroen 2CV: Low Mileage Survivor
While this Citroen was built in 1988, you would think it was built in the ’50s, but that’s likely because these cars didn’t change much over their 41 year production run. This example is one of the final versions… more»
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Tiny Off-Roader: 1972 Suzuki LJ20V
I believe this is the predecessor of the Suzuki Samurai of Consumer Reports fame. I remember seeing these on TV in Africa, I think, and always thought they looked quite capable for their size. The owner of 40+ years… more»
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1963 Corvette Coupe: More Than A Split Window
I’m not sure if I should laugh or cry at this listing! The seller is asking $3,100 for the remains of this ’63 split window Corvette that was, wait for it… run over by an 18 wheeler! This sight… more»
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1960 Mercedes Panorama Bus: Intact Glass
Oh, the stories this bus could tell. Did it ever ferry a rock band? Or did it take explorers to the edge of the wilderness? Was it ever used for sightseeing tours in the Alps? How did it get… more»
