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»
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Pair of 1956 Studebaker Commander Projects
Between 1927 and 1964, Studebaker would deploy the Commander nameplate more times than not. When the President model was resurrected in 1955, the Commander became the mid-range offering while the Champion continued in the entry-level position. The seller has… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1953 Jaguar XK120 Drophead Coupe
Barn Finds has featured many a derelict Jaguar XK, but only one XK120 drophead coupe (DHC) in the last eight years. That’s because just 1769 dropheads were made in the XK120 series during 1953 and 1954, out of more than… more»
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Beautifully Done 1951 Buick Roadmaster Restomod
Want to own a beautiful old car that drives like a new one? Look no further than this 1951 Buick Roadmaster Riviera. It’s a state-of-the-art restomod with $52,000 invested—not including the thousands of hours the owner spent building and… more»
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38k Original Miles: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac’s Second Generation Grand Prix is recognized as one of the more attractive classics to emerge during the 1960s. The styling is sharp, but that impression improves when the car wears a premium paint shade and other desirable options…. more»
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One-Family Owned: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
It always interests me to see or hear about an antique vehicle that was bought new, then passed down to one or two (or more) generations of family members. I’ve written about several old cars that are not highly… more»
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Future GTO Clone? 1966 Pontiac LeMans
In its early days, the GTO started out as an option package for the Pontiac LeMans but became its own stand-alone model in 1966. But the goat still wore the same body for the most part as the LeMans,… more»
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Mint Green Saloon: 1971 Jaguar XJ6
Sometimes, a car is so maligned by collectors and the motoring press that its value seems permanently stunted. The Jaguar XJ6 is a terrific example of this, as it doesn’t matter the era or the features list, there’s a… more»
