Show of hands if you’ve ever heard of a Mercedes “Adenauer”, in this case, a 1958 model 300d. It’s a full-size luxury car named for western Germany’s first Chancellor Konrad Adenauer (1949-1963). I can honestly say that not only… more»
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Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Primer + Patina: 1949 GMC 100 Panel Van
General Motors redesigned its trucks in 1948, the first big redo since World War II. Chevrolet designated them the Advance-Design, while the same trucks were badged as the New-Design over at GMC. All sorts of body styles and payload… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rusty Gold? 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
The Silver Hawk was one of several iterations of the Studebaker Hawk series built between 1956 and 1964. It was cheaper to buy than the Golden Hawk, which came as a pillarless hardtop vs. the sedan-coupe. This ’57 example… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big Cat Project: 1975 Mercury Cougar XR-7
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 as FOMOCO’s second entry in the emerging “pony car” market. But with the redesign in 1974, the auto was repositioned as a rather larger personal luxury car, leaving its roots in the rearview… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner: 1973 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4 Cheyenne
Where are we in the Blazer-mania cycle? Are prices moderating or it is still just nuts out there? Well, the highwater mark was this ’71 restomod that brought a cool $440k at Mecum in January of 2022. There’s this dealer,… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Assembly Required: 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Ford lost the sales game to Chevrolet in 1936, so their automobiles for 1937-38 would be all new. The redesign enabled Ford to reclaim the top spot in ’37, but an economic recession in ’38 would erase all the… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Boat Barn Find: 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V
Batten down them hatches, full speed ahead! It is unlikely that this 1962 Cruisers Inc. 202-V Seafarer 16′ wooden runabout would be used to ferry passengers around on a three-hour tour but it is a wonderful example of an… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Texas Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
When it comes to the Tri-Fives, it’s hard to go wrong choosing a ’55 for a project, and when it’s a droptop plus the more upscale Bel Air model that sweetens the idea all that much more. This one’s… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV Dual-Engine
The 1960s and 70s had to have been the golden era for motorsports, at least simple ones like early snowmobiles, minibikes, and a kid’s dream ride like this 1960s Simplex Challenger Mark IV 580 dual-engine go-kart. This twin-engine project… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Yard Find: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
From 1954 to 1965, the Giulietta was a cadre of automobiles produced by Alfa Romeo in Italy. A variety of body styles were offered, including the Spider (a 2-seat sports car). This 1961 edition of the Spider came with… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Barn Find 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The personal luxury car was becoming a hot market segment by the late sixties, so Chevrolet decided to get into the game too when they introduced their Monte Carlo in 1970. The first generation only lasted three model years… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Solid Shortbox: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Stepside
Chevrolet’s C/K Series of trucks debuted in 1960 and would run in some fashion through 2002. Its main competitors would be the Ford F-Series and Dodge D-Series. This 1966 edition is said to be able to run for short… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Drive As Is: 1968 Pontiac Firebird (No Engine)
The other-other Pony car, third in line after the ubiquitous Mustang and oft-seen Camaro, the 1968 Pontiac Firebird is worth considering if you want something small enough to drive easily and stylish enough to cause you to do a… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Nice at 10 Feet: 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
The Alfa Romeo Spider debuted as a 2-seat sports car and would stick around for much of the 20th Century. “Series 4” models appeared in 1991 and provided an evolution of the auto that had become so popular on… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fiberglass Project: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The C2 (second generation) Chevy Corvette was in its last year in 1967. The following season, the Mako Shark-inspired Corvette would join the world. Nearly 23,000 copies of the ’67 were built of which a little more than a… more»
Nov 23, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Post-War Compact: 1952 Kaiser Henry J
In the late 1940s, Kaiser-Frazer’s chairman Henry J. Kaiser envisioned there was a market for a small car that could be affordable to anyone (sounds like the Ford Model T concept). So, the Henry J was born, but perhaps… more»
