1951

Real or Replica? 1951 MG TD

Nearly every example of MG’s venerable TD model seems to have found a way to survive until today.  It is also true that the umpteen millions of MG TD replicas, all believed to be on VW Beetle chassis, have… more»

In the Same Family Since New: 1951 Chevrolet 3800 Project

This is my kind of pickup truck. I just love genuine, authentic, unpampered workhorse pickups who’s rust and bumps tell their story. And this one’s got a good story, but more on that later. This 1951 Chevrolet 3800 pickup… more»

Sale Pending: 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline Two Door Sedan

Have you ever had a buyer tell you that they will take your vehicle, but you are left in that uncomfortable purgatory where you can’t sell the car but you don’t have the cash in your grubby little hand? … more»

Dry Stored Since 1960: 1951 MG TD

The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated.  Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»

Al Capone Connection? 1951 Plymouth Concord Coupe

I spotted this beige bundle of curiosity on craigslist and it got my attention. It’s not every day that you see a restored 1951 Plymouth Business Coupe with a lady’s name (Mae Dury) in angled script on both doors,… more»

Folding Beds and Racing Glory: 1951 Nash Ambassador

Throughout American automotive history, there have been some very out-of-the-mainstream automobiles.  Many of these were from so-called independent makes.  Independent means not one of the “Big Three.”  One of the most distinctively out-of-the-box automobiles after WWII was built by… more»

In A Barn 39 Years! 1951 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Sport Coupe

On a few occasions, I’ve been told, “You clean up pretty good.” This is usually at a wedding, church function, or other social setting involving friends and family. The same can be said about this particular 1951 Chevy based… more»

Your Inner Child Wants This: 1951 GMC Short School Bus

Short buses are often referred to in inappropriate jokes.  Despite this checkered connection, short buses are very versatile and can be converted into pretty neat campers.  If you formerly were a passenger on a bus of any sort, then… more»

Stored In a Garage for 52 Years: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Eight

I wonder what this old Pontiac’s story is. It’s been in storage since 1970 – 52 years in hibernation – and was recently pulled out of a garage in Southern California. It’s not running but it looks original, straight,… more»

Original Paint: 1951 International L-110 Pickup

Vintage trucks continue to grow in popularity and be a bit of a phenomenon . According to Hagerty Insurance, prices for vintage trucks rose more than fifty percent in the past four years. And while I appreciate beautifully restored… more»

California Dreamin’ Daily Driver: 1951 Ford F-1 Pickup

Old School. That’s what the seller calls this 71-year-old daily driver, and I couldn’t agree more. It has a certain rough-around-the-edges look that you just can’t fake. Most survivor pickups we feature don’t come with palm trees, sunshine, and… more»

RV Conversion Candidate? 1951 International 25′ School Bus

I’ve recently become a local school bus driver so I couldn’t pass this one up, especially since its number, 267, is close to my bus number of 277. The seller doesn’t give any background or what this survivor school… more»

Supercharged Garage Find: 1951 MG TD

Growing up as a car-nut kid in the ’60s, these MG TD’s always turned my head. They looked like nothing else on the road (or coming out of Detroit). Their separate headlights, vertical grill, thin cutaway doors, running boards,… more»

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