In mid-1973, I was lucky enough to go on a tour of the Rupp Industries manufacturing plant in Mansfield, Ohio. While I don’t remember seeing a Centaur, although they must have been well along in the development process, I… more»
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Not-So-Long Roof: 1962 Falcon Wagon
As the owner of a ‘62 Falcon Futura, I’ve encountered a range of opinions from car enthusiasts regarding the significance, or lack thereof, of Ford’s early ’60s compacts. That said, I think most of us would agree that this… more»
Handbuilt Classic! 1976 Excalibur Phaeton
I would excuse you for thinking this car was just another tired-looking “neo-classic”, so common in the 1980s that they became parodies of the cars they were meant to imitate. This 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton, however, is a “real”… more»
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Fastback Find: 1965 Ford Mustang C-Code
Today, the most desirable early Ford Mustang is probably the fastback. It wasn’t in the mix when the car debuted in the Spring of 1964 (1964 ½?), arriving in the Fall when the official 1965 model year began. The… more»
Big Block Muscle: 468-Powered 1967 Chevrolet El Camino
There’s something especially appealing about an El Camino with serious horsepower potential under the hood, and this 1967 Chevrolet El Camino certainly has what muscle car enthusiasts want. Listed on craigslist just outside Springfield, Oregon, for $42,000, this Chevy… more»
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429-Powered 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I may be setting myself up to be chastised by more than a handful of Mustang enthusiasts, but based on looks- and I mean only looks- the 1971 through 1973 Mach 1 is probably my favorite of all the body… more»
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Montana Find: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe
The seller’s photos were in a long and low format; my apologies for the composite photos. Without that, it would have cut off the ends of this beautiful 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe sedan, and that would have been a… more»
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Sleeper Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The 1972 Chevrolet Nova was largely unchanged from 1971, yet production rose nearly 80% after labor issues hit GM the year before. This seller offers a nice sleeper that was stored for 10 years before being resurrected. It has a 350 cubic… more»
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Mid-Engined Survivor: 1979 Fiat X1/9
Sometimes, an affordable price makes us think a car isn’t worth owning, or that the enthusiast community doesn’t love it. However, the opposite can also be true: a high-priced car isn’t nearly as special as we are led to… more»
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383 Stroker: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
It can be hard to tell whether a classic has hit the mark with potential buyers, but this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette has no doubt struck a chord. That is understandable, because it possesses many positive attributes. It isn’t original,… more»
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19k Mile Microcar: 1958 BMW Isetta 300
Some people use the word “quirky” to describe a classic, basically meaning the car has strange styling and no real redeeming qualities. I consider this 1958 BMW Isetta 300 quirky, but that’s because it offered an ingenious, affordable solution… more»
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Christine Tribute: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
It’s funny how life throws strange coincidences our way. Last week I finished rereading Stephen King’s novel, Christine. Today, this 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Christine Tribute appeared on my desk. It’s a pretty faithful recreation, complete with the words “Darnell’s… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
The Pontiac Can Am was a limited-production muscle car that was made for only one year (1977) and was part LeMans and part Trans Am. Pontiac’s marketing partner, Jim Wangers, conceived it, but it may have been too little,… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Project or parts car? That is the question this 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau raises. It was magnificent in its prime, but time hasn’t treated it kindly. The motor is missing, the interior is partially dismantled, and the listing images… more»
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Salvageable? 1954 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe
Everyone wants to save an old car, but often it’s not feasible. It’s not just the expense, and no, it’s not always about making a return on the investment; if you really like the car, so be it. But… more»
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Ready To Show: 1970 Chevelle SS 454
Chevrolet produced the Chevelle in 1964 to fill the mid-size car gap and respond to Ford’s popular Fairlane. Over the next few years, the model saw many iterations, including a 4-door sedan, a wagon, a pickup version, and the… more»
