After reaching its peak in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw sales decline one year after the next. At first, this was due to the arrival of a lot of new competition, including the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. But… more»
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Hot Rod In Waiting? 1939 Ford V8 DeLuxe
Ford knocked out 487K passenger cars in 1939, putting them, domestically, in second place. Of that volume, 144K, or 29.5% were Deluxe Tudor Sedans such as today’s Springville, New York discovery. That’s a lot of cars and now, 84… more»
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1 of 402: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
When it came to performance cars in the 1960s, the Shelby Mustang was the “King of the Road”. Based on production Mustangs, these special cars were modified by Shelby American from 1965 to 1967 and then by Ford itself… more»
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Rockford Files Style! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Here’s a Pontiac Firebird that may be of heightened interest for die-hard fans of the Rockford Files TV show or James Garner advocates, but even if you’re not particularly into the antics of the famed Los Angeles PI it’s… more»
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Four-Speed GS! 1973 Buick Gran Sport Stage1
Shiny and sinister, this triple-black Buick brought the Gran Sport name to the new-for-’73 Collonade body style. The Stage 1 package made this 1973 Buick Century Gran Sport one of the baddest cars on the block. This car’s claimed… more»
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Only 2 Owners: 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
The Continental Mark V was produced by Lincoln between 1977 and 1979 and was the longest 2-door coupe ever marketed by the company. Its successor, the Mark VI, would be the latest of the U.S. auto industries cars to… more»
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Lost Storage: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Losing storage has to be one of the most dreaded phone calls for the owner of a non-running project car to get. There’s the initial shock of just trying to figure out how to get your car protected going… more»
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Using Original Henry Steel: 1933 Ford Roadster
One of the major bragging points for hot rod builders is to craft your masterpiece from an original prewar Ford. While antique Ford lovers are left aghast, “original Henry steel” cars always have a much higher sale price than… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1939 Mack Truck Model ED
Mack began its corporate life in 1893 as a wagon and carriage maker, though back then it was really a one-horse operation (ha ha). Once three of the many Mack brothers were on board, the company began making buses… more»
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Rocket V8 Power! 1937 Cadillac Opera Coupe
What in the Sam Hill is an “opera coupe”? Something one drives to the opera? Maybe, whatever the case, this 1937 Cadillac Series 60 opera coupe doesn’t look as if it has experienced any Pavoratti in a very long… more»
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Sport Wagon Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad “sport wagon” was not a commercial success. Fewer than 23,000 of them were built in three years. And it wasn’t that 2-door station wagons weren’t popular – Chevy sold a whole lot more… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340
UPDATE 07/06/2023: We sometimes see classics at Barn Finds, where an owner is unsuccessful in their first attempt to find a new home for their pride and joy. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye 340…. more»
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Long-Term Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
UPDATE 07/06/2023: Few things are more frustrating for an owner than listing a classic for sale and falling foul of a non-paying buyer. That is the case with the owner of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. The previous listing indicates… more»
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1969 Plymouth Fury III With 80k Original Miles
The seller has been the custodian of this 1969 Plymouth Fury III for twenty-seven years. It is a solid classic that needs little to lift its already tidy presentation to a higher level. Those tasks will fall to a… more»
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Needs a Bonnet and Windshield: 1960 Triumph TR3
As a kid growing up in the 60’s, I vividly remember seeing my first Triumph TR3 (and a red one at that). I fell in love with its classic British roadster looks and its low-slung styling that made it… more»
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Optional Sunroof: Spotless 1976 Ford Pinto Runabout
Lee Iacocca was a complex individual with the innate ability to intimidate those whose views didn’t align with his own. This trait cost him the corner office at Ford World Headquarters that he had coveted since the day he… more»
