| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 1964 1/2 mustang | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 64 1/2 mustang f code 260 with 3 speed this car has a tach and clock behind the steering ...
A: I know it looks "bolt-on," as if it were added by an owner or a dealer, but this was available as a ...
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| 79 Corvette and Children | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 79 Corvette and waiting on it's delivery. I have a 5 year old grandson and wonder ...
A: Is it legal? Child safety-seat laws are state-based, not federal, so it will depend on which state ...
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| Definitions by age or quality | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Jeff: Would you please tell me the definitions or qualifications of an antique, vintage and classic ...
A: I could create an entire WEBSITE around this question, as no one can agree as to just exactly what a ...
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| willys whippet | 4/5/2009 |
Q: How can I find the history of my vehicle, is there a site? How can I find the plans to the timber ...
A: I'm not aware of any Willys models built outside of the US, but I suppose it's possible. For the ...
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| 69 cutlass s | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I was told that only 26, 1969 convertible Cutlass "S" 's were made,Is this true?
A: The only info I can find that verifies that number is that 26, 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S ...
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| Help identify this car | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Could you help me identify what kind of car this is. My father owned it in 1950. Thank you, Steve S. ...
A: It's a 1941 or 1942 Hudson, probably the basic or mid-level model as far as the "good-better-best" ...
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| 1956 Mercury car info and facts | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am in need of a bunch of general information as to the difference between a 55 and a 56 merc. ...
A: The '55 and '56 Mercs were nice cars, and I'm always surprised we don't see more of them at local ...
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| Unknown 1940's car | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Jeff, attached if photo of car in my father's (deceased) files. On back he wrote "First Car." I ...
A: Trust me: you wish you still had that car today! The hidden headlights mean it can only be a 1942 ...
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| What Car is This? | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I saw this car in my office's parking deck, but I have no idea what it is. I've asked around, and ...
A: It's an AC Shelby Cobra. A British company, AC Bristol, provided the bodies, Ford provided the ...
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| Vintage Plymouth | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My husband and two sons recently restored a 1968 Plymouth GTX. My husband insists that there is no ...
A: Donna, how I hate having to choose sides when it comes to questions like this, BUT- your husband is ...
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| 1966 T-Bird gas tank | 1/14/2009 |
Q: according to my manual and repair work book it states my gas tank is US 22 gal. but every ...
A: I'd put my faith in what your owner manual states; the only data I could confirm is that the '64 ...
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| 61 STAR CHIEFS | 1/13/2009 |
Q: HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW MANY 61 STAR CHIEFS ARE STILL AROUND?
A: Unfortunately, an impossible question to answer. How many are still in existence, regardless of ...
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| I autobody parts for a 1979 ford pickup truck | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I moved into a new home that came with a shed full of junk. But inside, I found a Hood, two complete ...
A: When it comes to classic Ford trucks and their parts, there's only one site to go to: ...
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| sealed beam headlights | 11/19/2008 |
Q: When did Ford first incorporate sealed beam headlights on the Ford models?
A: I do apologize for the delay in answering this, but I thought I answered it last week, and since ...
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| 1965 or 1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88? | 11/6/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to tell the difference between an Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 made in 1965 and 1966 or even ...
A: That's easy, just at look at the horizontal grille bars between the headlights. The '65 had 2 wide ...
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| 1962 Chrysler Factory options | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I'm restoring a '62 Newport and wondering what options were available on the 62 Newport? ...
A: Power windows would have been available on all 1962 Chryslers, but the buckets AND console were only ...
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| Antique Hearse | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am trying to locate a prewar Carved-Side Hearse for purchase. I am not particular about the ...
A: I'm really not sure where you would start, but I was at an auction last December where the most ...
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| Auto Manfacturers | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My father is 85 years old and we have been trying to find a list of all American car manufacturers ...
A: Check you local bookstore for: The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles, by David Burgess ...
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| Classic Muscle Cars | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Would you recommend a classic muscle car for everyday use? And if no why? If yes should I look for a ...
A: Reasons in favor of your idea: 1) It would be a cool car to be seen in by others. Reasons against ...
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| 1966 Mustang 'GT' option | 9/9/2008 |
Q: For 1966 Mustangs, were all 'GT' option cars equipped with V8's, or were there 6 cylinders as well? ...
A: The V8 was standard on the 1965 GT, but I can find no references as to whether or not it was ...
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| Sell or restore? | 8/28/2008 |
Q: My father gave me his 1966 Pontiac Tempest (four cylinder).One owner with original bill of sale and ...
A: It would be impossible (not to mention irresponsible) for me to appraise a car I can't see; phrases ...
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| 69 CUTLASS CONVERTIBLE | 8/17/2008 |
Q: ARE THE 68 AND 69 CUTLASS CONVERTIBLE QUARTERS THE SAME?
A: The changes from the '68 to the '69 were minor; they're basically the same car as far as dimensions, ...
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| 1967 Mercury Monterey rear window | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am looking to find one. Any ideas?
A: 1) There were at least 4 different rear windows for the '67 Monterey, depending on the body style ...
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| 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible | 8/7/2008 |
Q: How many 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertibles where made?
A: 2,399. Considering there were over 170,000 Catalina sedans and hardtops built that year, that made ...
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| 1970 dodge challenger | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I own a 1970 dodge challenger 383 magnum r/t hard top, could you tell me how many of these cars were ...
A: According to this website: http://www.stockmopar.com/1970-dodge-challenger-production.html 9067 in ...
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| 57 cheve | 8/1/2008 |
Q: and i looked at n.a.d.a and now i am confused, i believe mine is a sports coup because of the large ...
A: In the 50s and 60s, a Chevrolet "sedan" was just that, a 4-door sedan with a pillar between the ...
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| 57 cheve | 7/30/2008 |
Q: and i looked at n.a.d.a and now i am confused, i believe mine is a sports coup because of the large ...
A: There is no such thing as a 1957 "Bel-Air 210." The basic model was the 150, the mid-range series ...
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| Stock Tire Size '68 Falcon Futura | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me the stock tire size for a '68 Ford Falcon Futura with a 289, 2v carb., with a C4 ...
A: The 1966-69 Falcons were all virtually identical from a mechanical standpoint, and I can find ...
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| muscle cars | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I love muscle cars, but I live in a climate where a third of the year is winter. I need a car ...
A: The problem with snow tires is that so few of them are made that will fit an American muscle car ...
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| t top calais | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 79 black t top 4 speed calais but cant find any info regarding value rareness ect it is a ...
A: Yeah, this would be a tough car to find info on. The Cutlass Supreme was incredibly popular then, ...
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| 1983 Mercedes 380SL Coupe Roadster | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I can get Nada's used car values on this vehicle but cant find anything on KBB, Edmunds etc. Any ...
A: It is tough to find values for most cars of the early 80's, but this one might be an exception. I'd ...
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| 1939 plymouth headlight rings | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1939 plymouth 2-door business coupe. I am re-rebuilding it. The headlights and rings ...
A: First, I apologize for taking so long to reply, but this is one of the most intriguing questions ...
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| seatbelts and the law | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Indiana law says if vehicle is equiped you must wear it-How do I find out if my 1961 econoline van ...
A: Simple: vehicles sold in the U.S. were not required to be factory-equipped with lap belts until the ...
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| vintage car | 7/3/2008 |
Q: As a kid I remember a car with narrow slits for headlight lenses - do you know what it was? ANSWER: ...
A: I'll bet what you saw was a car with Woodlite (or sometimes spelled "Woodite") headlights. They ...
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| ID and old luxury car | 6/17/2008 |
Q: http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/mm23/vintangible/?action=view¤t=carblock.jpg Jeff - ...
A: The block is quite generic-looking, so it's impossible to state exactly what the car is. My first ...
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| 1976/1977 BMW 630 CSI | 6/8/2008 |
Q: Jeff, couple of quick questions.. when I contacted BMW and asked about the car I now have they told ...
A: To answer your first question, THE EXPERT answered it for you. Production of the 1977 630CSi ran ...
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| BMW's | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Jeff, in 1977 apparently there was a change from the little boxey BMW's to a two door salon type ...
A: and there's no need to forward the e-mail: I'll take your word for it! Please keep in mind that any ...
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| BMW's | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Jeff, in 1977 apparently there was a change from the little boxey BMW's to a two door salon type ...
A: The new CS debuted in Europe in 1976, and didn't make it to the U.S. until the following year. Due ...
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| Do you know what car this is? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Do you know what car this is? @@@@@IMAGE:4195:Vintage-Cars-3064/2008/05/car.jpg##### ANSWER: 1973 ...
A: On second thought... Not being able to see the front of the car, I shouldn't have leapt to ...
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| 1957 Cadillac | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Some years back I had a 1957 Cadillac 62 series 4 door hard top that had a vinyl top. The car was ...
A: I can find no record (written or photograph) of Cadillac ever offering that model with a vinyl roof. ...
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| 39 plymouth | 5/18/2008 |
Q: What other cars are interchangeable with a 1939 Plymouth cpe, I need a hood and taillights. Thanks ...
A: None. Although the Chrysler, DeSoto and Dodge shared some exterior pieces, the pre-war Plymouth was ...
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| 1970 VW bug | 5/16/2008 |
Q: How do I find what this car is worth? I want to sell it. Thanks.
A: You can get a general idea by checking out sites like NADAguides.com, or Edmunds.com. You should ...
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| 1927 Chevrolet Sport Cabriolet | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Specific to 1927 Chevrolet Sport Cabriolets and Coupes Are all Coupes 2 passenger and all Sport ...
A: The body terms for pre-war cars are quite similar, but that doesn't mean each manufacturer used them ...
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| MGB Limited Edition | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Is there a list of all the cars that were built and sold as Limited Editions and if so where can I ...
A: Start with these sites: http://www.namgbr.org/limited.htm ...
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| 71 Chevelle Malibu Convertible | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Where can I go to find specific vehicle history as well as general info such as how many ...
A: Your best source for this type of info, or at the least a source of people that can head you in the ...
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| cuda | 4/30/2008 |
Q: How much did a 1971 hemi cuda with a 440 and six pack brand new in 1971 Please help!!!!
A: There was the HemiCuda, with the 426 cu. in. hemi V8, and then there was the 'Cuda, which was ...
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| 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty 389 | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Torque rating = ?
A: There were three versions of the 389 SD offered that year. The torque was either 425 lbs/ft @ 2800 ...
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| 1978 Monte Carlo (Research) | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Jeff: I'm the original owner of a 1978 Monte Carlo Landau with a 305 engine. I would like to know ...
A: I found the data I provided you by doing a Yahoo! search with "1978 Monte Carlo production numbers." ...
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| 1978 Monte Carlo (Research) | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Jeff: I'm the original owner of a 1978 Monte Carlo Landau with a 305 engine. I would like to know ...
A: 141,461 Landaus were built that year, both V6 and V8 (no individual breakdown available for V6 and ...
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| 58 buick | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Jeff I have a couple of 58 buicks one a 40 series the other a 50 series specialand super ...
A: It would be impossible for me (or for nearly anyone else, for that matter) to appraise the value of ...
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| Grilles | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have few glilles I am unable to identify. Could you help me out? Since I cannot post pictures ...
A: 1) 1948, '49 or '50 Packard (Eight or Super Eight model) 2) 1949 or 1950 Nash (grilles for both ...
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| 54 Bel Air 2 door post | 4/9/2008 |
Q: This car was my dad's, which has great sentimental value to us. The cost to retore will be around ...
A: I usually don't answer "what's-it-worth" questions, because there's no way I can appraise a car I ...
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| name of a car | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I was at a car show yesterday & saw a cute little car. It looked like Luigi from the movie 'Cars'. ...
A: Most experts agree that "Luigi" was based on the Fiat 500, but that car didn't hit the market until ...
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| 1948 Packard Convertible Body Mount | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I was handed a 1948 Packard convertible in pieces to restore. Without the benefit of having ...
A: This question is just too brand-specific for me to answer; my knowledge just isn't that extensive. ...
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| 1972 malibu 4 dr | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to find a replacement vinyl top for a 4 dr 1972 chevy malibu. I'm having no luck,any ...
A: Try contacting these folks: Legendary Auto Interiors, Ltd. 121 West Shore Blvd. Newark, NY 14513 ...
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| Car grille | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a grille that I know is vintage but I cannot figure out what it's off of. It has a captain ...
A: I'd say there's a 99% chance you have a grille from a 1955 or 1956 Packard Clipper. The "captain's ...
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| 1972 Skylark Stamped VIN | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I'm registering a 1972 Skylark GS in Spain (GSX clone) and I need to know where I can find the VIN ...
A: The location of VINs (other than the dash plate in the lower-left corner of the windshield) vary ...
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| 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Jeff, I'd like to purchase a 1971 olds cutlass convertible but am unsure if the engine is orig. The ...
A: Tough question. The father of a good friend of mine had a '71 Custom Cruiser, and I could have ...
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| 67 vette 427 | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Do you know where I can find a rear end housing dated. Oct., Nov., or Very early Dec. 1966 for my ...
A: My knowledge of Corvettes wouldn't even come close to answering your question. You should post your ...
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| vin history | 3/14/2008 |
Q: How can I trace the history on a 1967 Corvette when I have only the Vin and know what state it is ...
A: The only on-line tracing available is for 1979 models and newer, which is when they switched to ...
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| 1967 Lincoln Continental Sedan | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I know a kid who is selling the above car, and he doesn't have any price set except for "less than a ...
A: I usually reject "what's-it-worth" questions, as I can't truthfully appraise a car I can't see. ...
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| cost to detail a car | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am opening my own detail business and i wanted to know about the different prices for each ...
A: First and most importantly, you need to research what your competition is currently charging in your ...
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| parts | 3/2/2008 |
Q: hey ive got a39 dodge 41 plymouth 41 chev ive found lots of fibreglass and aftermarket parts for the ...
A: I know Mopar parts can be more difficult to find than Ford's or GM's, but my knowledge of vehicles ...
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| options on 1979 datsun/nissan 280z | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am looking for factory external/interior color combination options for this vehicle as well as ...
A: You need an on-line discussion forum devoted to this particular vehicle make and model. I'd start ...
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| inline 8's | 2/26/2008 |
Q: When did they first started building inline 8's and how long did they build them for?
A: I can't tell you the exact date they started, but straight-eights certainly date back to before WWI, ...
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| HELP ......particular coupe from 1940-41 ? | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help, but it's a tough one: what is the make and year of the car used in the final ...
A: I've seen the movie numerous times, and I know exactly which scene you're talking about. I don't ...
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| First GM 4-speed ever built? trivia | 1/30/2008 |
Q: First GM 4-speed ever built? full size was it 57? ANSWER: Are you referring to automatic or manual? ...
A: In the April, 2005 issue of "Collectible Automobile," their cover story was a detailed story of the ...
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| VIN | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I have a photo of a car from my family's past that shows the license plate number. It is a mid 60's ...
A: Since all you have is the plate number to go on, you need to contact the CA motor-vehicle department ...
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| 1967 oldsmobile cutlass | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Is it possible that a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass that was built in the 3rd week of October, 1966, could ...
A: Of course, ANYTHING is possible. What we need to consider is what's "probable." Manufacturers ...
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| 1970 cutlass engine | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Its been 10 years since i owned my 75 cutlass supreme with a 350 rocket, best engine I've ever had. ...
A: From 1949, up until the late 70s, ALL Oldsmobile V8s were "Rocket V8s." It was simply a name ...
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| 1964 Impala Convertible | 1/16/2008 |
Q: How rare is power seats, power windows, and AC on these cars.
A: I don't know where you'd be able to find the exact numbers, but the power options were relatively ...
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| ORIGINAL COLOR | 1/16/2008 |
Q: WE HAVE A 57 CHEVY BEL AIR AND WANT TO FIND OUT THE ORIGINAL PAINT COLOR. WHERE CAN WE FIND THIS? ...
A: There's a data plate with the paint code, but I'm not sure where you'd find it in a '57 Bel Air. ...
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| 71 DODGE CHARGER | 1/6/2008 |
Q: IS THERE ANY WAY I CAN TELL WHAT STYLE OF CHARGER MY 71 IS.I KNOW THEY CAME OUT WITH LIKE 4 ...
A: Based on my personal memory: 1) Base Challenger 2) SE model: all SEs had a vinyl roof, with a ...
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| 67 Playboy Pink Mustang | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Do you know where I can get a VIN check on this car? Most sites are for newer vehicles.
A: Online VIN searches are only available for 1979 or newer vehicles (which is when they switched to ...
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| 1966 Bonneville | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have been told that one of the raffle prizes @ the Jan. '08 Las Vegas Red Hat convention, will ...
A: I'm not familiar with this movie- is the car a convertible? Let's assume it is, that it's the ...
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| 210 body style | 12/31/2007 |
Q: what does the number 210 stand for on early model chevys when it refers to the 210 body style
A: In the 50's, GM cars had production model numbers, later replaced by letters. As they were ...
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| 1979 Production numbers | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1979 monte carlo with manual transmission, and was wondering how many they made that year? ...
A: Are you 100% sure this car was built by Chevrolet with the manual transmission? I've never seen or ...
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| 59 oldsmobile 88 fiesta wagon | 12/23/2007 |
Q: have you ever seen one of these and what would one of these in good condition bring and any idea on ...
A: Start with this website: http://aswoa.com/main/ It covers all station wagons, regardless of make, ...
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| Year difference? | 12/18/2007 |
Q: How do you tell the difference between a 1937 and a 1939 Chevrolet business coupe. Is it the ...
A: On the 1937, the grille is tall and narrow, and the headlights are attached to either side of the ...
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| 64 Impala | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently bought a 64 Impala for a fixer upper project. The guy i bought the car form said he ...
A: You need to check with the motor-vehicle department for the state in which you purchased the car. ...
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| 70 cutlass supreme production numbers | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i am trying to get some production numbers on the 1970 cutlass supreme, i just picked one up from ...
A: Sorry, but I've looked everywhere and can't find accurate numbers for this model. If it were a ...
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| 1969 Cutlass | 11/25/2007 |
Q: What or how can I tell the difference between a 1969 Cutlass Sport, S and Supreme? I cannot find ...
A: I don't recall a Cutlass "Sport" for 1969, but that may have been the same thing as the "S" model. ...
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| packard | 11/25/2007 |
Q: i have a 4 dr packard but no title. the vin is I292-7268 and the plate on the firewall has a date of ...
A: Packard didn't build cars in model years, they built them in "series" before WWII. A series would ...
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| vin number location | 11/24/2007 |
Q: do u know where to locate a vin on a 1967 mustang other than the drivers door?
A: My knowledge of cars doesn't reach a level where I'd know the location of a VIN on every car ever ...
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| Acetylene lamps | 11/22/2007 |
Q: When did acetylene lamps cease to be used on cars?
A: There is no exact date as to when they were last used, as the electric light on automobiles was ...
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| 62-63 chev impala and belair | 11/19/2007 |
Q: as the look the same front rear and sides??
A: The BelAir was the "basic" 4-door (the Biscayne was the basic 2-door), with very little chrome trim, ...
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| 1949 Ford F1 | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I want to buy a 1949 Ford F1 all original truck. However, I am not sure of the components of the ...
A: I'm going to refer you to the REAL experts on Ford trucks: www.ford-trucks.com This is one of the ...
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| 1940 Chevrolet sedan | 11/1/2007 |
Q: How can we research the history of our 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe car? The VIN# is N5510.
A: You need to search the web for sites like "classic Chevrolet forums" or something similar. A site ...
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| Badging for a 1958 Olds 98 | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1958 Olds 98 Coupe. It has been beautifully restored but has no vehicle ...
A: Search the web for sites like "classic Olds forums" or something similar. You need to find a site ...
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| origianl purchase | 10/30/2007 |
Q: ive been trying to find an original purchase order invoice from the dealership from 1967 ive only ...
A: My apologies for taking so long to respond. Between jury duty and my mother being rushed to the ...
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| octane booster | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I asked this question last week, so here it is again, I have a 455 Olds, I put 91 octane in it. I ...
A: I haven't needed to use these in quite some time, but they were an absolute necessity for my '68 ...
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| Info on old cars | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I am looking for info on a couple of old cars I have, a 1935 Buick and a 1950 Chrysler New Yorker. ...
A: Search the Internet using Google or Yahoo!, and use search terms like "classic Chrysler forums" or ...
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| 1959 olds 98 | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I am trying to sell my 1959 olds 98. My customer would like to verify the vin on the frame. I really ...
A: My knowledge does not extend down to a level where I would know where the VIN is on the frame of ...
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| 1954 chevy belair | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 54 chevy belair 4 door that my dad bought from the original owner in 1969. it is a auto ...
A: The power options are VERY rare for a mid-fifties Chevy 4-door, that I know for sure. ...
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| vin# | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 1957 Mercury Monterey, all original with 43,700 miles. I'm trying to get info on ...
A: I have yet to find an online database or VINs of less than 17 digits, which went into effect for the ...
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| 1938 dodge car | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Will a front seat from a 1939 dodge fit a 1938 one?
A: You need to find an online forum such as this one: http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/ You can post ...
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| 1972 Pontiac Grandville | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My father has a 1972 Pontiac Grandville. The car is like new. Dark green with (I believe) a lighter ...
A: Try some form of online Yellow Pages; I'm sure there's someone in the Duluth area that offers such a ...
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| 1972 Pontiac Grandville | 10/13/2007 |
Q: My father has a 1972 Pontiac Grandville. The car is like new. Dark green with (I believe) a lighter ...
A: A lot depends on the body style and equipment. Is it a convertible, or a 2- or 4-door hardtop? ...
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| Mysterious red car?? | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure if you're the right person to ask, but it's worth a shot. There's this music video clip ...
A: I found a clip on YouTube, a video shot in an all-white studio. There's also a fire truck in the ...
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| 56 dash layout | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1956 150 chevy.The wiper switch mounting hole is located at the top and the light switch is ...
A: If they're the same size, then I suppose it would have been an easy mistake. Someone may have taken ...
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| 66 pontiac | 9/29/2007 |
Q: 8 lug wheels oh and did I mention this is a station wagon. can you give me any info on the rarity of ...
A: If the car is original as you describe it (with all that equipment), then you have- without a doubt- ...
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| 1970 cutlass s 350 rocket #'s matching | 9/28/2007 |
Q: How are you? Anyways i have a 1970 cutlass oldsmobile s 350 rocket with matching #'s. It has bucket ...
A: My favorite aunt had a 1970 Cutlass Supreme coupe: dark green in and out, white vinyl top and those ...
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| Klino vintage car 1930's | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I am writing a book about the history of my parents. I have lots of information about them, and I ...
A: I've been asked about the Klino before, but I'm afraid I can find virtually no information on it, ...
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| 72 monte carlo | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Where are the location of the vin numbers on these cars? If you do not have the origanal dash?
A: Other than the dash, the location of the VIN has changed over the years, even on the same brand of ...
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| 1966 Cadillac Calais | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My 1966 Cadillac Calais just blew an engine. I want to sell it as is, and I am wondering what a ...
A: Tough one to value, for several reasons. First, it's not 100% original because of the interior; ...
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| 1970 mercury convertible | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I once had a convertible book in which I lost, that stated that in 1970 Mercury decided to continue ...
A: You're absolutely right. 1970 was not a great year for Mercury ragtops; all models saw low ...
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| 57 chevy | 9/23/2007 |
Q: the company i work for just purchased the second 57 chev 210 produced, vin #00002. how can i find if ...
A: You need to do a specific search on the Internet for sites devoted to 1955-1957 Chevys (there are ...
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| 1949 FORD | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I AM INHERITING A 1949 FORD CAR. HOW DO YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN: COUPE,SEDAN,BUSINESS ...
A: There were two and four-door sedans, which meant both had roll-down windows in the back along with ...
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| 1966 Pontiac Bonneville | 9/19/2007 |
Q: i just got my fathers car and i was told that there where only 3 of them built with a 4 speed on the ...
A: You would need a 17-digit VIN for me to research the car further, and Detroit didn't start using ...
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| 1978 Monte Carlo | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I recently inherited a 1978 Monte Carlo in excellent condition, only 23,000 miles. Where is the ...
A: I would search for websites devoted to the 1978-1987 Monte Carlo/ Malibu/ El Camino. They may have ...
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| oddball car | 9/15/2007 |
Q: several months ago I saw a very strange looking car on the hwy here in toronto.........it was shaped ...
A: "...Shaped similar to a Corvette or a Javelin, but it was neither..." Could it have been an AMX? ...
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| 1948 Packard Convertible | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I just acquired above vehicle. It had been hit in the rear, and the repair that was done is bad. I ...
A: I doubt it. The all-new-for-1948 Packard coupes and sedans had a tapered, "bustle-back" trunk that ...
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| original body graphics (strips) | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Have any idea where I might locate a set of body stripes for a 1977 Ford F-100 Explorer Pick-up ...
A: Try posting your question in the appropriate forum of this site: http://www.ford-trucks.com In ...
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| antique car | 9/2/2007 |
Q: doesnt a car have to be 30 years old to be considered an antique, and will switching out a stock ...
A: It wasn't all that long ago that a car had to have been built before World War II to be considered a ...
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| 1951 Ford Convertible | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I do tag and estate sales. We have a 1951 Ford Convertible in "major project" condition at best. ...
A: It's always impossible for me to accurately appraise a car I can't see, BUT- a quick search on eBay ...
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| 1985 Cadillac Seville | 8/22/2007 |
Q: i was looking at a 1985 cadillac seville for sale that has 80,000 original miles and is in ...
A: This is a tough one, because there are no real "book" or online values for this car. It's too old ...
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| 327 chevy engine | 8/21/2007 |
Q: i have a 327 chevy engine that i would like to find more info on. i found # on the block GM3782870 ...
A: This level of detail is far beyond my expertise. However, there are a number of great Chevy ...
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| Door Plates | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Jeff I hope you can help me I am looking for a company that makes replacement door tags or plates ...
A: Try posting your question in one of the forums of this website: ...
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| 1970 Pontiac 'Judge' | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 1970 Pontiac GTO 'Judge' with 49,000mi on the clock, still in everyday use and all ...
A: NADA has an online price guide for muscle cars (nadaguides.com), but the pricing tends to be more ...
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| 13digit VIN Searching | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Trying to do a search on a 13 digit VIN for a 1968 Firebird. Any ideas who can do this? Thanks.
A: I get this question a lot, and unfortunately the answer is always the same. The only online ...
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| 69 mustang shelby gt 350 w/paxton supercharger | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how to look up the vin # to find out more about the car just bought it
A: The VIN should be visible through the windshield, on a little plate at the base of the glass. Or, ...
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| OIL LEAK FROM REAR MAIN SEAL | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Jeff,I have owned and driven my 57 Thunderbird for the past 30 years and have had to replace the ...
A: Keep in mind I'm no mechanic, but I do own a '65 Corvair, so I'm certainly familiar with oil leaks. ...
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| 1970 Dodge Challenger | 8/6/2007 |
Q: We have the VIN number of a 1970 Dodge Challenger, but we can't find any information on it because ...
A: This is a tough one, because all the searchable databases that I'm familiar with require the ...
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| 59 oldsmobile super 88 2 door hardtop | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have an aunt who wants to inquire the value of her 59 olds super 88 2 door sitting in garage since ...
A: So much depends on condition and equipment. Unless it looks as though it just rolled off the ...
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| 1923 Hudson | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find out for my father-in-law what the interior of his 1923 hudson looked like and ...
A: For your questions on current value, number made, number remaining, etc..., you need to research the ...
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| 1976 Stinray | 7/31/2007 |
Q: bought a 1976 from a dealer. checking numbers and I've only found 2 item not to be the original. How ...
A: There's a tremendous amount of info on the 'Net when it comes to Corvettes; you just have to devote ...
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| 1966 International Pickup | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I'm looking to sell this truck. It is is very decent shape. All original parts. Where do I even ...
A: You're right- you need to search the 'Net for groups and discussion forums that support ...
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| 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlas Calais | 7/29/2007 |
Q: My son just purchased this car. We are trying to find specs on it. Want to know what size motor is ...
A: Well, if you graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High in 1976, then we did indeed go to school together! ...
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| Vintage Cars | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am doing research on Vintage cars and I want your valuable views on that. Can u help me regarding ...
A: 1) There's no question here. 2) There are several hundred American-made vintage cars; I can't list ...
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| Chevy Malibu* | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I use to own a Chevy Malibu with a pusbotton transmission, I'm not sure, but in was either a ...
A: Sorry to inform you, but the Malibu was never offered with a pushbutton transmission. In fact, no ...
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| 1976 Corvette stingray | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I was wanting to do a vin search and all that I can find are vin searches for 17 digit vins..where ...
A: All the public-searchable databases for vehicles start with 1979, when they switched to the 17-digit ...
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| Old Ford Rims | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have a set of old Ford rims, they look like they might have come from an old pickup, 60's or 70's. ...
A: Post a photo of the rims on this site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/index.php Scroll down to ...
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| 1966 f100 4x4 | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a factory 1966 ford f100 4x4, and i would like to know exactly how many were made. Iam told ...
A: I don't have that info myself, but I know of a website that most likely does: ...
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| Original cost of a 1951 Mercury Monterey convertible | 7/12/2007 |
Q: During a recent visit with my Grandmother, she was reminiscing about a Mercury Monterey convertible ...
A: First a word about automobile pricing in the late 40s and early 50s. There were no "window ...
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| 1955 Clipper | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 1955 Packard Clipper Deluxe. In really good shape, runs great no mechanical issues. Good ...
A: NADAGuides.com offers values for nearly all collector and classic cars, and puts your car at approx. ...
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| 71 thunderbird | 7/8/2007 |
Q: My dad and I have a 71 thunderbird. We are trying to sell it, because we do not have the funds to ...
A: Which body style is it? The standard 2-door (the fastback) is pretty common, while the 2 and 4-door ...
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| 70 olds cutlass | 7/7/2007 |
Q: What would be best way to clean the seats and seat belts. I do not know the fabric of the seats but ...
A: You have to be very careful when cleaning upholstery in older vehicles. Materials manufactured 40 ...
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| 1937 MB 170V | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have found a 1937 Mercedes Benz, 170V that is in very good condition (3) and runs with no rust ...
A: Tough one. Very few Mercedes were sold in this country prior to WWII, which is why you're having a ...
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| alternate vin locations | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 1951 MG roadster and tried to do a title transfer today at the DMV. Upon ...
A: I honestly don't know, as I'm just not that familiar with non-U.S. produced vehicles. BUT- the ...
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| 1970 Cutlass S Restoration | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year old living in New York and I am coming up on the time when I will be getting my ...
A: Certainly a solid and safe car, but be prepared to have the Mercedes in the shop for many reasons. ...
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| VIN for 1948 Ford | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a project car, a 1948 Ford coupe. One of the previous owners indicated on the ...
A: Tough one. If you had a '49 or newer, this would be easy, but pre-'49, postwar Fords are difficult ...
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| 1940 chrysler royal business coupe | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased this car with 17,000 origional miles. It is almost flawless. Still has ...
A: From your description, I'm thinking you have a keeper there. Business coupes were almost always run ...
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| 1970 Cutlass S Restoration | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year old living in New York and I am coming up on the time when I will be getting my ...
A: Are you SURE you're just 15? I get questions from people much older than you that are a lot less ...
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| VIN Number | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for history on a 1976 Corvette Stingray. The VIN number has only 13 characters.(Original ...
A: The current 17-digit VIN format went into effect in 1979; previous to that it was 13 digits, at ...
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| 1959 ford wagon | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am looking into buying a 1959 ford ( ranchero ) wagon. the guy says his parents are original ...
A: Well, it's the other way around. What they have is a Ranch Wagon, the 2-door model in the Ford ...
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| RE: Prior question | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I'm Chip from the Car Repair Ministry who just asked about an'85 Park Ave. I should have done a ...
A: Personally, I'm a big fan of GM's first front-wheel-drive, full-sized models (1985-1990 Olds 98, ...
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| "L" car | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My neighbor who is 76 years old asked me if I could find out any info on the "L" car. I never heard ...
A: I suppose he could be referring to almost ANYTHING, but the first thing that came to my mind was the ...
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| 64 mercury monterey 2 door breezeway | 6/6/2007 |
Q: Jeff, do you know how many 1964 Mercury Monterey 2 door hardtop breezeway models were built at the ...
A: The only data I can find is that a total of 59,918 Breezeways (2 and 4-doors) were built for '64. ...
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| 76 camaro | 6/5/2007 |
Q: My father and I are restoring a 76 camaro together. We are on the fence of weather we will sell it ...
A: Have you heard the expression, "it's a nice 20-footer?" The car looks great from 20 feet back, but ...
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| additional value question | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 corvette, it runs amazing, it's all numbers matching and the paint is great. In my ...
A: Again, this is tough to answer with any accuracy in the space we're allowed here. The thing with ...
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| little old car's name | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you could help me with this... I saw a very lovely little car about 25 years ago in ...
A: No doubt, you're referring to the Isetta. Believe it or not, most of them were built by BMW, but a ...
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| 1996 Corvette | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Jeff, Thank you for volunteering your time. I am also an expert on this site under electrical ...
A: Wow. I ask the usual inquirers for a detailed description of the vehicle's condition, and they ...
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| Atlanta Assembly Plant | 6/3/2007 |
Q: When did they start the production of the 1949 ford and when did they stop and when did they start ...
A: The '49 made its public debut at dealers on June 18th, 1948, so full-scale production would have ...
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| additional value question | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 1982 corvette, it runs amazing, it's all numbers matching and the paint is great. In my ...
A: Wow- tough question. Although the '82 was the last of the "Mako-shark" Corvettes, they aren't at ...
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| 1928 Chev VIN | 5/27/2007 |
Q: I have what I beleive is a 1928 Chev National AB. The build and line no. tag is still in the ...
A: I'm not that familiar with 1920's Chevrolets, but I'd suggest posting your question here: ...
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| MUSTANG | 5/24/2007 |
Q: WHAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL IS THE MUSTANG IN THE MOVIE "RUNNING SCARED"?
A: I haven't seen the movie (and don't intend to, considering the level of violence in it), but I did ...
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| Value | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 1968 VW All Original. It has 1095 miles on it. Just curious. Thanks for your time. ...
A: Great- what you need are maintenance records, showing oil changes, tune-ups, repairs, etc... If ...
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| Value | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 1968 VW All Original. It has 1095 miles on it. Just curious. Thanks for your time.
A: Wow. If the miles can be legitimately documented, if it's truly original and in excellent ...
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| 1962 MBZ 300se | 5/16/2007 |
Q: where I could find the official original FOB price in US$ for 1962 MBZ 300SE convertible body number ...
A: I can't find that information directly, so perhaps Mercedes-Benz USA would be the best place to ...
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| 1979 MGB Limited Edition Convertible | 5/15/2007 |
Q: We just bought a used 1979 MGB LE convertible and I was wondering if you knew how many of these LE ...
A: There were 6,668 MGB LEs were built during its two-year production life (1979-1980). I can't find a ...
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| 1956 Dodge Coronet | 5/14/2007 |
Q: Trips to the local library have not helped me get information on what options were available,cost of ...
A: Production numbers on 1950s Chrysler products are hard to come by, as most manufacturers then didn't ...
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| 1959 Super 88 | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have an opportunity to purchase a 1959 Olds Super 88 2 dr. hardtop with 70,000 miles. It was ...
A: All 1959 Oldsmobile 2-door hardtops were called "Holiday SceniCoupes," and the 4-door hardtops were ...
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| 250 Ferrari GTO | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Can you explain why some GTOs have 2 vents in the side while others have 3? Is it the year? I hear ...
A: The answer could be as complex as the history of Ferrari itself. You must remember that nearly ...
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| 1951 cadillac series 75 | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I am restoring a 1951 Cadillac Series 75. I am looking for an airconditioning kit (compressor, ...
A: Tough one. Since it wasn't a factory option then, I think anything you find will be a so-so ...
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| 1941 Chrysler | 5/2/2007 |
Q: Where can I find the front and rear lenses for park/stop lights?
A: 1) Hemmings Motor News, available at any good news stand. Look in the classified, under "Chrysler ...
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| 1970 oldsmobile cutlass convertible | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I was interested in knowing how many 1970 or 71 oldsmobile cutlass convertibles with the 455 engine ...
A: In my research I couldn't come up with any precise figures. I think part of the problem is that ...
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| 1970 cutlass hardtop | 4/11/2007 |
Q: buying an old car and fixing it up has been a thing i've wanted to do for a long time. i've finally ...
A: There isn't enough band-width to TOTALLY answer this question, but let's cover the important stuff. ...
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| seat belts for 73 Ford LTD | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Do you know if any other Fords or other models used this temporary style of a buckle which they used ...
A: First, I don't know of any particular sources for this part, but I think I understand your ...
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| 1965 ford mustang | 4/10/2007 |
Q: what explanation can you give me when a 1965 ford mustang convertible has a vin code 7 which ...
A: Well....how do we explain that only a certain number of very high-performance 1967 Corvettes were ...
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| Asking price | 4/6/2007 |
Q: Jeff I own a 1964 Pontiac Laurentian,four door standard,230. It is not a show car,but it does run ...
A: I assume by "four door standard, 230" you mean this is a 4-door sedan with a manual transmission and ...
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| valuation | 4/4/2007 |
Q: Ihave vauxhall viva HC 1972 22000 MLS ONE OWNER STORED SINCE 1974 TOTALLY ORIGINAL AND AS NEW. ANY ...
A: Vauxhalls are virtually unknown here in the States, and I have to admit I know very little about ...
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| 1965 Mustang | 3/24/2007 |
Q: How can I find out the ownership/repair/odometer history of a 1965 Ford Mustang Classic.
A: I know of no state in the nation that kept track of this sort of data 40 years ago, and it's each ...
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| 1947 Buick Hose Wagon | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I own a 1947 Buick Hose Wagon and trying to research its history. VIN #14574572 Any information on ...
A: Amazing car! Let's see, late 40's Buick with a straight 8 in excellent condition- that makes it ...
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| 1947 Buick Hose Wagon | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I own a 1947 Buick Hose Wagon and trying to research its history. VIN #14574572 Any information on ...
A: Go to this link for info and photographs: ...
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| Value | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 1938 Packard hearse. It is a Henny 3-way loader. It is quite complete but the motor was ...
A: I've been contacted by someone that's interested in purchasing your hearse. If you're interested, ...
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| Want value and a buyer | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I have a '57 Super Holiday 88 Oldsmobile, 62K, 4 brl carb, parked in garage on cement blocks - not ...
A: I don't know....... '57 may be a hot collector year for Chevy, and I personally think the '57 Olds ...
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| Klino dating back to the 1930's | 3/8/2007 |
Q: My question is almost identical to one posted to you on the 12/20/06 regarding the above vehicle ...
A: Sorry, but all the pertinent info I could find on the Klino I posted with that previous answer. ...
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| 1963 Corvette | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1963 chevy corvette split window fuel injected. I am trying to find out if it is one of the ...
A: A little outside my area of expertise, but didn't these cars have a special fuel tank? The tank is ...
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| Dodge motor | 1/28/2007 |
Q: My dad has found an old Dodge motor it was my uncles and he passed away he was a Dodge collector. ...
A: For now, I'll have to assume it's a 440 V8, built sometime between 1966 and 1978, and that's about ...
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| older vin numbers | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I bought a 1979 F100 Custom Ford Truck. The vin number is 11 characters, the vin sites want 17. ...
A: Try asking this question on the forums section of Ford Truck Enthusiasts (www.ford-trucks.com). I ...
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| questions | 1/19/2007 |
Q: i just bought a 1978 plymouth volare 2dr with t-tops, now ive been around a tons of cars but ive ...
A: I only remember seeing one, at a local small-town C-P dealer. It was light blue with a white ...
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| 67 440 tnt | 1/8/2007 |
Q: what is the differance between 440 and tnt ,magnume not just hp but what makes the power cam heads? ...
A: This is a little bit out of my league, but as I once had a '68 Imperial with a "440 Dual" package, ...
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| need specs | 1/5/2007 |
Q: was recently given a 1955 mercury montclair 4dr by a good friend who could not complete the ...
A: For parts, check the classified ads on hemmings.com. You can also pick up their monthly magazine, ...
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| 1970 cutlass s rallye 350 | 1/4/2007 |
Q: My wife and I just purchased a matching numbers 1970 rallye 350 from the origional owner! This car ...
A: Oooooooooh, yeah. Consider yourself one very lucky individual. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but ...
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| seatbelts | 12/31/2006 |
Q: What was the first american car to have seatbelts? Was it the 1956 Ford? Was the world's first a ...
A: Actually, a tough question. Ford was the first to offer seat belts as an option in its full line of ...
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| Mercury Monterey convertibles and 2-door hardtops with factory air | 12/30/2006 |
Q: How many production Mercury Monterey convertibles were made for each year from 1959 and later. How ...
A: Monterey convertible production: 1959 4,426 1960 6,062 1961 7,053 1962 5,489 1963 3,783 1964 ...
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| name of automobile? | 12/23/2006 |
Q: Jeff Spotted a car today and couldn't recall the name. Been all over Google but nothing is jogging ...
A: Designed and first built by Iso in Italy, this car went on to literally save BMW in the 50's. ...
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| Diesel | 12/21/2006 |
Q: What was the first car to run on a diesel engine?
A: Great question. The first motor vehicle with a diesel was a van built in England in the early 20's, ...
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| Vintage car information | 12/20/2006 |
Q: As far as I know the spelling is correct. My great grandfather is english, if that helps as it would ...
A: My research on this question included a check of "The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles," ...
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| 1953 Ford Truck 3100 | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I need to know what price to ask for this truck. It was my uncles - we owned it ever since. It has ...
A: Check out similar trucks on eBay Motors BEFORE you sell yours. eBay would be a good place to list ...
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| 1940 Chrysler | 12/17/2006 |
Q: Where can we find information on a 1940 Chrysler Royal four door convertible, which we own. We ...
A: Are you sure about the make and year? My research shows the last Chrysler 4-door convertible was ...
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| 1954 Buick Roadmaster 322 V8 Rod Bolts | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I found a site under Buicks.net that says all Nailheads have some common parts, one of which are the ...
A: We're getting a little outside my area of expertise, but I think you're on the right track. As the ...
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| 1954 Buick Roadmaster 322 V8 Rod Bolts | 12/13/2006 |
Q: Jeff, I am rebuilding a 1954 Buick Roadmaster 322 V8 and am having a hard time finding rod bolts. ...
A: I doubt it- the "nailhead" Buick V8 is a rather unique engine; I perosonally know of no other engine ...
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| Mustangs | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Hey! My dream car is a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang. How much would one cost that wasn’t show car quality, ...
A: You're right- that's a dream car! VERY rare and valuable, too. A genuine 429 Boss, in halfway ...
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| help on buying a 1954 chevy bel air 4 door automatic | 12/6/2006 |
Q: i really really appreciate it very very much see im not a collector i just like classic cars the ...
A: Sounds like a whole lot of money for a '54 Chevy sedan, but then again, I'm a big fan of the 50's ...
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| Inline 8 cyl casting number | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have an inline 8 cyl block, head, crank, and camshaft. the casting number I found on the block is ...
A: So many companies made inline 8s (Pontiac, Olds, Buick, Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Chrysler, Studebaker, ...
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| 1958 ford | 11/28/2006 |
Q: i'm looking for front fender pieces for mounting headlights on a 1958 fairlane.Original owner ...
A: I don't know if those pieces are available, but the first place I'd check is Hemmings Motor News. ...
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| what is it worth? | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I was wondering how I find out what my car is worth? I have a 77 mustang gea, 302 ac, auto, and a 70 ...
A: Your 2 best sources to start with are Hemmings Motor News and eBay Motors. Both have lots of ads ...
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| racing | 11/23/2006 |
Q: if a 1971 dodge charger super bee was to race a 1972 chevorlet corvvete stingrey which would win?
A: Great question, but way too many variables. Which engines do the cars have? Which transmission? ...
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| 1973 dodge charger | 11/23/2006 |
Q: if they will fit they are from a 71 charger 500 and an 71 SE will they fit right in or will I need ...
A: The basic shape of a '71 Charger fender is almost identical to that of a '73. The only change I'm ...
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| VIN # location | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have a (what looks to be a 1962 International Harvester pick-up) that I am looking to find the vin ...
A: Older pickups were often sold as "chassis-cab" models (no body behind cab of truck), or even ...
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| Chevelle | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering what the final production year was for the Chevelle. I know the final "muscle ...
A: Great question, and one that's often debated. "Hard-core" Chevelle enthusiasts say that '72 was the ...
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| Need help getting an estimate on selling my 1971 malibu chevelle | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Here is what I posted. can you please help me if I need to adjust the price. Feel free to ask any ...
A: If this were a stock Chevelle in decent shape, I could probably give you a pretty good idea. ...
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| classic ferraris | 11/18/2006 |
Q: i would like to know how much it would cost me to buy a 1962 ferrari 250 g.t. california l.w.b.
A: Not just ANY Ferrari, but a 250 GT California long wheelbase? I think you already know the answer ...
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| 1967 GTO hurst edition | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I own a 1967 hurst gto how do I know that it is the real thing or a fake and how many were made in ...
A: I'm not aware of a Hurst GTO model made by Pontiac, but there were Hurst shifters. The ...
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| Looking for classic car parts. | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am looking for body parts for a 1963 Chevy Bonneville. I have been told that they are not sold ...
A: It's true that GM no longer manufactures body parts for 40-plus-year-old vehicles, but that doesn't ...
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| quarter midet race car | 11/13/2006 |
Q: found after 45+ yaers in storage a 1/4 miget sprint style race cart firestone tires with knock off ...
A: Okay, now we're WAAAAAAY out of my area of expertise! I know very little about race cars, and even ...
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| ford | 11/12/2006 |
Q: what is/are the differences between a 1929 and 1928 ford roadster pickup mdl "A"?
A: As the Model A was brand new for 1928, I doubt there are many differences between its inaugural and ...
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| 1975 miget 50th anniversary | 11/8/2006 |
Q: got a 1975 50th anniversary midget for 50 bucks all it really needed was a motor and tranny which i ...
A: It's impossible to determine the value of any vehicle without seeing it in person. Do a search on ...
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| 1941 Cadillac A/C | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Do you know of any resource where I can find a picture of the A/C system in the 1941 Cadillac? ...
A: Cadillac did not offer factory-installed air conditioning until after World War II (actually, it was ...
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| 1964 Chevy Pickup C10 | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I am trying to sell my pickup I inherited from my grandfather, and I know what I want for it,but ...
A: With questions like these, I always like to ask, "I have a 3-bedroom house in Upstate New York- ...
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| 1969 Dodge Daytona | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me how many 440, 440 6-pack, and 426 hemi dodge daytonas were built in 1969?
A: Last part first: Dodge built only 505 Daytonas, despite the fact that dealers received orders for at ...
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| Title replacement | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I have a 1966 impala SS i intend to restore it to original but have no title and do not know who the ...
A: Your state motor-vehicle department should be able to do a title search for you, which would show ...
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| Body Parts | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I need to find a left front fender with cornering lamp for a 1971 Chrysler 300. Any Idea where I ...
A: The first place I'd look is Hemmings. If you've never seen their magazine, it's a HUGE listing of ...
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| 49 chrysler 4 door sadan | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I have a 1949 Chrysler that has some numbers on the body of the door and they are70758622 ..These ...
A: Without being able to see these numbers in person, it's really hard to say. It might be a serial ...
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| highest land speed recorded chrysler 300 | 10/20/2006 |
Q: i need to know the highest land speed for the 1967 chrysler 300 it was on the history channel and i ...
A: A 1958 Chrysler 300-D set a record speed of 156 mph on the Bonneville salt flats, which was the last ...
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| 1964 1/2 Mustang Price? | 10/19/2006 |
Q: i have a 1964 1/2 mustang that i want to get rid of. It has a 200 v6 and the rest is all original. ...
A: I own a 20 year-old, 3-bedroom house in Upstate New York. How much do you think I can sell it for? ...
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| 71 vw alternator light | 10/17/2006 |
Q: FOR INSTANCE,when the lights are on and you turn on the wipers and or anything else, the light gets ...
A: I'm not a mechanic, so I really shouldn't be answering repair questions. But- based on my limited ...
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| Vehicle history search. | 10/16/2006 |
Q: You have probably been asked this but I am trying to find the history of a '66 GTO I just purchased. ...
A: The vintage (some say REAL) Pontiac GTO of 1964-1973 has great club support, and that's where you're ...
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