It’s funny the things you’ll remember from your school days. My late calculus teacher shared an anecdote with me, knowing I was into cars, about his younger days when he was ignored at the Chevy dealership while shopping for… more»
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Land Speed Racer Project: 1931 Pierce-Arrow
Some listings are straightforward. This one definitely isn’t. Up for auction on eBay is what’s described as a 1931 Pierce-Arrow land speed race car, currently located in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it reads more like a piece of lost… more»
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Older Restoration: 1958 Fairmont M9 Speeder
Two railroad-related finds in a week?! I’m just getting ready for angry comments about this not being “Railroad Finds,” but Barn Finds, where all good and dusty vehicles are American muscle car-related, and that’s it. Well, this is how… more»
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89K Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham
It’s been almost three decades since I watched the acclaimed Coen Brothers film Fargo, but that’s still the first thing that came to mind when I opened Barn Finder Lothar…of the Hill People’s tip for this 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight… more»
Mechanically Refreshed: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
If the Chrysler TC by Maserati was made today, can you imagine how quickly its reputation would be tarnished simply by online chatter on Google? It’s rather incredible to think about how many automotive “failures” occurred before the days… more»
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Numbers-Matching Droptop: 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Though this 1971 Dodge Challenger seems like excellent project material, it’s also one of those cars that I’d hate to be the next owner of, simply because this is one of those E-Bodies that trying to decide what to… more»
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Adam-12 Replica: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Who remembers the 1960’s cop TV show, Adam-12? It was a fictional account of two beat officers in Los Angeles, California. Over the course of the series, they drove several Chrysler and AMC products. But in the pilot episode,… more»
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Two-Seater: 1969 Honda Z50A With Sidecar
I’m not sure if the founders of the World Sidecar Championship had a Honda 50 in mind when they started their organization in 1949. Yeah, let’s just say they didn’t. This 1969 Honda Z50A K1 with sidecar is listed… more»
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One of 150 Made: Voegele Industries 1969 Amante GT
If you want to build a kit car today, what would you build? That term has taken on new meaning compared to the boom times for kit builders in the 60s and 70s when manufacturers of DIY kits were… more»
60k Original Miles: 1974 Triumph TR6
I have always considered the TR6 as the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. The company scored a home run with the styling, perfectly combining aggression and elegance. This 1974 example is an absolute gem, ideal… more»
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Rustoration Project! 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider
Webster’s Dictionary: Rust. 1: a reddish substance that forms on iron or some other metal, usually when it comes in contact with moisture or air … aka almost any old, neglected Alfa Romeo. This photo should nestle right next to… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1984 Plymouth Conquest
Forced induction was extremely popular during the 1980s, with many manufacturers jumping onto the bandwagon to produce turbocharged models. Mitsubishi released the Starion, and in partnership with Chrysler, marketed the car in North America as the Conquest, wearing both… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The 1971-72 Pontiac Grand Prix’s rode on the same platform as the 1969-70s. But the big change was at the front end, where the car went from quad to dual headlights (the same approach used by the Chevy Monte… more»
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Records From New: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
This Pontiac Bonneville SSE is not what immediately comes to mind when imagining 90s-era performance sedans. And, by most accounts, it wasn’t worth the cost premium compared to what you got with the package. But when stacked up against… more»
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Original Hemi: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
Although we’ve seen plenty of cars crossing our desks that have emerged from garages and barns, we sometimes see classics with slightly more left-field backgrounds. This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is a perfect example, having recently returned to North… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
Few project cars generate excitement quite like a Jaguar E-Type, and this 1967 Jaguar XK-E Roadster Series 1.5 looks like the sort of long-stalled restoration that could tempt an ambitious British car enthusiast. Located in San Diego, California, this… more»
