What a time capsule. Bought new in the San Francisco area by the seller’s parents, the van and family moved to the Pacific Northwest, and both have lived there ever since 1982. It’s easily the best area of the… more»
American Classic Cars
A Perfect Panama! 1954 Packard Clipper
“America’s newest glamour car is this dream-lined beauty,” so opines the 1954 Packard Clipper “Panama” sales brochure. It’s a powerful but safe statement at the same time. And since I’ve covered a couple of Packards as of late (a… more»
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Kammback Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into subcompact automobiles. From 1971 to 1977, GM sold more than two million gas sippers, although the car was initially flawed (overheating engines, premature rusting). The “Kammback” was the 2-door station wagon edition,… more»
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Can You Save It? 1970 Dodge Charger
In the late 1960s, some of the most popular cars on the market were the redone B-bodied Chryslers circa 1968-70. The hottest was the Dodge Charger, followed closely by the Plymouth Road Runner, and the rest of the B-body… more»
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BF Auction: 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4
Some vehicles earn their reputation the hard way—mile after mile, year after year. This 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4×4, now offered as a Barn Finds Auction out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is one of those machines. With 277,225 miles,… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande with 351 Cleveland
Some cars come with stories you can’t separate from the metal, and this 1973 Ford Mustang Grande is one of them. Located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, this Mustang is being offered through a Barn Finds Auction after spending roughly 25… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Plymouth VIP Farm Find
Every so often, a true barn find surfaces that hasn’t been “discovered,” cleaned, or prepped for sale—and this 1968 Plymouth VIP is exactly that kind of car. Located on a dairy farm in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, this VIP has spent… more»
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32K Original Miles: 2000 Ford Ranger XL
In every used vehicle market, there are a few surprises lurking with otherwise ordinary cars and trucks that have a passionate following. Light-duty pickup trucks are one class of vehicles that turn over pretty quickly when they hit the… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible
Some classics hit the market with barely a ripple, but when a seller elects to list a first generation pony car in a No Reserve auction, the action is virtually guaranteed to be intense. Such is the case with… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1950 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
The DeVille debuted in 1949 as a top trim package on the Series 62 Cadillacs. That included the Coupe DeVille, which was one of the first pillarless 2-door hardtops. These cars became a series of their own later in… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible
Classics like this 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible invariably attract different opinions amongst enthusiasts. Some argue that returning a car of this caliber to a showroom-fresh state will do it justice. Others state that, as a rock-solid survivor, it… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Hawks were a series of Studebaker and – for one year – Packard automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. One of the earliest was the Golden Hawk, a 2-door hardtop that had a run of three years (1956… more»
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$1,600 Or Offer: 1968 International 1200C 4×4
You can hardly get a four-wheel brake job for $1,600 these days, and here is an entire truck for that price. It needs work, of course, but what old vehicle doesn’t? This 1968 International 1200C 4×4 pickup can be… more»
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Rare Original Color: Code Z 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Based on the provided photos and current condition of this two owner, two-seater 1956 Ford Thunderbird, it hasn’t led a pampered life and will need restoring (which will take a lot of green). But, on the plus side, the… more»
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Display Or Put To Work: 1929 Caterpillar Ten
Less than 4.5 feet wide, the Caterpillar Ten, sometimes seen as the number 10, was a big hit with orchard farmers as it could fit between the rows of fruit trees without causing damage. It was also one of… more»
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Crown Jewel from GT40 Program: 1965 Ford GT Roadster Prototype
Opportunities like this rarely surface, even in the upper tiers of the collector car world. Listed here on eBay with a BIN of $2.5M, this 1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype represents one of the most elusive chapters of Ford’s… more»
