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Who ate the seats?: ’67 Chevy C10 Pickup

Chevy C1067 Chevy C10 intConserve or restore? We say conserve but please let us buy some seat covers! This is the 1st of 2 old work horses. It seemed appropriate for us to feature some old affordable trucks now that Spring is in the air. Where we are in Northwest Connecticut, people are crazy for these things. We didn’t pick just any truck we picked an original C10 that we think will clean up real nice. It has been in storage for sometime and it still wears bias-ply tires. And it hails from Montana so if you feel like putting your boots on and donning your Stetson, this will be the perfect accessory. See all of the pictures on eBay by clicking here.

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4th Generation: ’66 Ford F100

Ford PU Fr

Ford P u dashConserve or restore? In this case we vote conserve. Not because this is an important collectible, but because it is cool to drive an old truck. The Ford F100 has been at or near the top of the Best Selling list in the USA for like 34 years. And it started with pick-up trucks like this one. It’s just an honest workhorse. The driving lights are a nice touch and will probably be handy out on the range. Check out this honest old truck on eBay by clicking here.

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Lead Sled: ’51 Mercury V-8 Coupe

'51 Mercury Coupe

The first post war Mercury design was introduced in the 1949 model year. The engine was a Flathead V-8 and a new overdrive system was optional. The styling of the Mercury Eight was successful in both ending the monotony of boring pre-war style, and differentiating Mercury from its comparable Ford cousin. Sales figures for both Ford and Mercury broke records in 1949.
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LeMans Start and 12 Volts: ’55 Ford Fairlane Hardtop

56 Ford Fairlane

Did you know Homer Simpson’s car is pink? Didn’t know he was such a trend setter. Back in the 50s and 60s, duo and tri-color cars often had pink in the recipe. Somehow that makes them even more 50s than if it was let’s say, yellow. It might have to do with poodle skirts. In 1955 Ford introduced a new body style to keep up with sales leading Chevrolet.
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Community…and comments.

We are nearing the completion of our 2nd month and the response to Mint is encouraging. Our readers are just the kind of folk we hoped to attract. The kind that have an eclectic taste in interesting automobiles. If one of our readers would have won the $320 million lottery instead of Pedro (anyone have his email address?), you would have more cars than Jay Leno. Our intention is to provide an opportunity for enthusiasts to read about and consider some of the cars we find or have been submitted by other readers. So far, we have given an assist to 3 sellers in finding a home for their car. Not bad for a 2-month old –  mission accomplished.

We all love cars or why else would be reading BaT, Daily Turismo or Curbside Classic. And car lovers enjoy nothing more than talking about cars with friends. What we are a bit short on right now are Comments. They are beginning to come in but it seems like a high school dance in the 1960s – you don’t want to be the first one. Jump in, be critical of our choices or our evaluation. Tell us what you think. If we were face to face , it would come naturally.

Triumph_TR3_1960Our passion for cars probably started in our youth. Reading articles by Warren Weith, Leo Mandel and David E. were far more interesting than Shakespeare and easier to understand. Arguing about what car you take on the next Cannonball occupied an hour of conversation while tuning up your buddy’s TR-3. If that sounds even a little like you, you are among friends.

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Another John DeLorean idea: ’76 Cosworth Vega

Cosworth VegaThe Chevy Vega was a real disaster for GM. We’re not sure they even get an A for effort. The aluminum engines were problematic. But John D. had an idea on how to perk up sales. He hired Cosworth in England to develop a killer cylinder head. One might say they were successful. By the time it came to market in ’75, it was way off the horsepower target and the package price hit $6,000. But the buff books loved it. We’ve never driven one so we can’t say what impact Chevy’s ad budget had on the magazines’ opinion. Let’s just say they are every bit as competent as the writers said. Fast forward to 2013 and the Cosworth Vega has quite a loyal following. There must be something there. The Hagerty Price Guide has some pretty strong numbers too and we’ve seen worse graph curves for pricing history on more popular cars. Reader Frank B. sent us today’s Cosworth and we couldn’t help but take a second look. We love the Orange with Buckskin interior, a ’76 model year only color.

CLICK HERE FOR HAGERTY VALUATION

CLICK HERE FOR HAGERTY VALUATION

It is an all original 20,000 mile car with a known history. We don’t think this feature is going to convince you to consider buying it at the Buy It Now price of $17900. But maybe you might have a little bit more respect for it should you run across one at a show. Read more at the eBay auction by clicking here.

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Was Yellow: ’72 Porsche 911T

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CLICK HERE FOR HAGERTY VALUATION

CLICK HERE FOR HAGERTY VALUATION

Here is a solid California car, matching number, factory A/C, 1-year only side oil-fill door, with a decent interior. We know how much Porsche people hate color change no matter how awful the original color is – even togo brown cars should stay that way forever. So when Tom T. sent us this one, we had to think a bit. Price valuations on early 911s have skyrocketed. We’re talking over $60 large for #1 cars. Drivers are $40 plus. Okay, so if this one has the good bones the seller says it has and the mechanicals check out, is there room for someone to snag this one in the mid-twenties and make it right? Let’s say $15 large for a decent paint, $10 grand to get it mechanically refreshed, and a little something for interior bits. You might wind up with a nice almost #2 car with factory A/C. You won’t be upside down for too long. More pictures and seller’s info by clicking here.

 

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Secret Agent: ’62 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint

Alfa Romeo SprintThe Alfa Romeo Giulietta (series 750 and 101) was manufactured by Alfa Romeo from 1954 to 1965. The Giulietta was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1954 and almost 132,000 were built in the Portello factory in Milan. The first Giulietta model was a coupe, the Giulietta Sprint, introduced in late 1954. Read More

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Can’t Resist: ’61 Volkswagen Microbus

Volkswagen Bus

Could anyone predict the rise in status in the collector car world of the VW Microbus. The 23 Window Sunroof version appears to be the at the top but other Transporters and Commercial VWs are riding on the coattails. And yes, we seem to have a VW among our selections at least once per week. We can’t resist a good one. And this one is a good one. They are only original once and this applies to our featured bus of the day. We are talking original paint that is. Although not perfect, it does show patina in places, it does demonstrate the efforts to preserve this bus from a harsh existence. Read More

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The first kink: ’69 BMW 2000 Sedan

BMW 2000

During the 1950s, BMW made luxury cars with displacements of two litres or greater, economy cars, powered by motorcycle engines, and motorcycles. With their luxury cars becoming increasingly outdated and unprofitable, BMW needed a car in the 1.5 to 2 litre class to become competitive. In 1960, the Quandt Family invested heavily in BMW, and gained a controlling interest in the company. That year, the “Neue Klasse” project was begun. Read More

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Hollywood Connection: ’67 Jaguar XKE Series 1.5 FHC

Jaguar XKE

Like the OTS XKE that precedes this offering, there are 3 letters that further define what this car is – in this case FHC. Well, FHC refers to a Fixed Head Coupe. Why Brits called roofs heads is another matter. We have nothing against OTS E-Types but we prefer the closed FHC. It is the perfect expression of the design that has captivated owners and defined an era of British sports cars.
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