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Automotive Lust of the Day, Track “A” Edition: Modified 1930 Ford Model A Roadster

Automotive Lust of the Day, Track “A” Edition: Modified 1930 Ford Model A Roadster

Published by Marty Milligan on May 4, 2019

A long-standing hot rod trope is the Track T, a dirt track racing inspired modified Ford Model T. It has been 30 years since this type of car was popular. One of the big drawbacks to the Track T is the cramped unsophisticated Model T that the car is based on. This car is a unique new twist on the idea of being based on Ford Model A mechanicals. It is well built and shows a lot of creativity. Replicating something like this would be expensive and take a long time so this turnkey hot rod is looking like quite…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, V8 Midget Edition: 1948 Kurtis Midget Race Car

Automotive Lust of the Day, V8 Midget Edition: 1948 Kurtis Midget Race Car

Published by Marty Milligan on May 4, 2019

The midget was the most ubiquitous purpose-built racing car in the US in the 40s and 50s. The most sophisticated and well-engineered were those built by Kurtis. A variety of engines were used but most people remember the race only Offenhauser but the Ford flathead was also a common powerplant that was surprisingly powerful. This example is in exceptional shape with period mods to the 136 CI Ford V8 and road racing mods to the transmission and starter. This is a surprisingly competitive track day car that will pass quite a few newer cars with more impressive badges. Bidding has…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Flat Track Racing Edition: 1927 Ford Model T Race Car

Automotive Lust of the Day, Flat Track Racing Edition: 1927 Ford Model T Race Car

Published by Marty Milligan on May 4, 2019

This is a modern build that resembles an early flat track racing car with a few modern updates. This type of car, based on the Model T Ford, was common across the US in the 1920s. There are not many vintage flat track events these days and this thing would be a rolling roadblock on a road course but it might be fun as a hill climb car. I would expect some transmission and rear end upgrades would be required for reliable operation in that duty. At the rate bidding is going, this could be quite the bargain.

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Automotive Lust of the Day, the Factory Should Have Made Them This Way Edition: 1971 Dodge Polara HP2 Tribute
Automotive Lust of the Day, Peak Bill Mitchell Edition: 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

Automotive Lust of the Day, Peak Bill Mitchell Edition: 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

Published by Marty Milligan on April 19, 2019

Bill L Mitchell was the head of GM styling from 1958 until 1977. His influence and originality peaked in the early sixties when both the Sting Ray Corvette and Buick Riviera debuted in 1963. The Sting Ray was introduced with all of Mitchell’s styling cues including the controversial and short-lived split rear window. The Riviera was originally intended as a Cadillac but was rejected and brought out as a Buick. The original model year was introduced without some important features that Mitchell had intended for it. It was the 1965 model that finally included the “clamshell” headlights that gave the…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Green Wheels Edition: 1932 Buick Model 65 Sport Phaeton

Automotive Lust of the Day, Green Wheels Edition: 1932 Buick Model 65 Sport Phaeton

Published by Marty Milligan on April 19, 2019

The seller claims that the green wheels and pinstripe were the original colors of this rare Buick. While that might be true, it takes some getting used to. The rest of this straight-eight classic is easier on the eye. The phaeton body style is generally one of the more expensive ones to produce but creates a useful open car. The Buick eight was a well-engineered overhead valve engine that performed well even as it was being retired in the late forties. Buicks of this model year used a radiator grille that resembled Packard’s unique shape. Overall, this is a highly…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Topless Edition: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Automotive Lust of the Day, Topless Edition: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Published by Marty Milligan on April 18, 2019

These Eldorado convertibles from the 90s have held their value well and are still desirable. They were built by Drop Top Customs back when they were known as Coach Builders. The company is best known for building new Challenger convertibles and Camaros with T-tops. Their work has a good reputation and their conversions retain body integrity better than the original car. I don’t think that the celebrity link is worth a premium here so the price is a bit high. There is probably no other vehicle that says, I sold my tech startup before the first Internet bubble and retired…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Kewl Kustom Edition: Custom Six Wheel Cadillac

Automotive Lust of the Day, Kewl Kustom Edition: Custom Six Wheel Cadillac

Published by Marty Milligan on April 14, 2019

This Cadillac falls into the category of radical custom. The ad is frustratingly sparse on technical details and the pictures are blurry and poorly composed. What we can see of the car looks to be well done. The stretched hood, cramped cabin, organ pipes, and an extra pair of wheels create a car with cartoon proportions that are in scale with each other. You can bet that you will stand out at the local cruise with this thing.

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Two Wheel Lust of the Day, Hybrid Sports Bike Edition: 1975 Rickman CR900

Two Wheel Lust of the Day, Hybrid Sports Bike Edition: 1975 Rickman CR900

Published by Marty Milligan on January 16, 2019

When Honda released the CB750, Kawasaki was already working on their own version of a four-cylinder 750cc version of the UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle). While Honda released an entire range of smooth four-cylinder models, Kawasaki started a superbike horsepower war by bringing out the Z1, a 903cc monster that was advertised as an alternative to the expensive and disappearing muscle cars of the era. The Z1 was a beast. It set several international records and was known as the fastest production motorcycle in the world. It did suffer from the common wet noodle frame that was a complaint of many…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Sam Posey Sat Here Edition, Trans-Am Racer 1970 Dodge Challenger

Automotive Lust of the Day, Sam Posey Sat Here Edition, Trans-Am Racer 1970 Dodge Challenger

Published by Marty Milligan on November 10, 2014

This Dodge Challenger is one of two that were prepared by Autodynamics for Chrysler Corporation for competition in the 1970 Trans-Am series. Sam Posey drove number 76 to a fourth-place finish at Mont-Tremblant and a third-place finish at Kent. The car still retains its original Kieth Black de-stroked 340 small block, four-speed transmission, and Minilite wheels. Resources:

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