Ben Klemenzson
Viewpoint Something I’ve always found fascinating with American car folk is the whole concept of what eras they like, or more often don’t like and their subsequent personal ‘cut-off’ dates. For myself, being a child of the Seventies and Eighties, I always felt that I wasn’t that interested in post-1985 cars. By that stage, most US manufacturers had downsized and started to switch to front-wheel drive and – God help us – four-cylinder engines. Of course, some models soldiered on, such as GM’s G-body cars (Monte Carlo, Cutlass etc.) up to 1988 and indeed Ford was still knocking out its Panther platformed cars (Crown Vic, Grand Marquis etc.) up until only a few years ago. Over the years I’ve chatted to people who have been very draconian in their ‘cut-off’ dates. I remember talking to one chap who said he
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wouldn’t even look at anything built after 1958. “Load of rubbish after that…” It seemed quite an arbitrary date, but then I thought of my own prejudice against post-’85 Yanks. Interestingly, as I’ve grown older my tastes have changed and I’ve found that actually my beef has nothing to do with decades, but more to do with materials. The influx of Forties and Fifties pickups to this country is proof of how durable and tough those vehicles were; the steel gauge was thicker and there was virtually no plastic used on them. Conversely, with the rise of the use of plastics in car construction during the Sixties and Seventies, cars of that era now seem to me a shadow of their forebears just a decade before in terms of quality of construction and durability. So, what’s your
‘cut-off’ date? We’d love to hear when and why! Finally, if this month’s magazine feels a bit thicker in your hands, well that’s because we had to add a whole load more pages to fit all the show coverage in. And as we roll into September, don’t forget that the fun continues with the Footman James Sywell Classic Pistons and Props motoring festival – we’re giving away tickets on page 6, so don’t miss out! Ben Klemenzson, Editor B.klemenzson@mortons.co.uk
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23 American DropTop Dreamboats 30 Chevy Brookwood Custom Wagon 37 De Lornzo Budd Corvette Tribute 42 Mustangs That Never Were 44 1967 Camaro 48 Ford Ranchero 51 Project Pony 57 Goodwood 62 Stars & Stripes 66 Americana 69 Dragstalgia 75 Mopar Euro Nats 81 Pendine 86 Corvette Nats
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Car of the Year
The Footman James Car of the Year competition is picking up the pace as rounds four and five took place at the Stars & Stripes show held at Tatton Park, Cheshire, and the Mopar EuroNationals held at Santa Pod. The winner at Tatton Park was a stunning 1970 Mercury Colony Park which belongs to Gary Nutton from Blackpool. We reckon this could quite possibly be the only Colony Park of this vintage in the UK, although we’re sure readers out there will contact us if they know different! This one owner wagon has covered only 54,000 miles from new and had been dry stored in California and not
round Four & FIVE been on the road since 1999, making Gary the second owner. Meanwhile, over at the Mopar Nats, it was a piece of pure Mopar muscle that was picking up the Car of the Year trophy in the shape of Pete Wiseman’s 440 Six Pack Dodge Coronet Super Bee. It looks as though this year’s bunch of cars will make for an interesting selection, so make sure you make a date in your diary to come along and check them out on the Classic American stand at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, held at the NEC, Birmingham, over the weekend of November 14-16. Watch out for our free ticket competition in an upcoming issue.
Heavenly horsepower at the Sywell Classic A fantastic array of hot rods and American classics will be smoking up the ‘Sprint Strip’ at this year’s Footman James Sywell Classic – Pistons and Props motoring festival held September 27-28. Sywell Aerodrome’s Tarmac, usually used by planes taxiing to the main runway, will be transformed into a sprint straight for demonstration drag races and burn-outs during the two-day show held in Northamptonshire. Members of the UK Street Machines will bring Europe’s most amazing street cars to the sprint strip twice each day, along with Fifties slingshot dragsters who’ll be putting on some side-by-side displays. Back from last year is Jon Webster in his 1600bhp street driven Mercury
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Comet which has had to be detuned by 500hp to cope with the track at Sywell. Even with such monster power available, a repeat win like last year is not guaranteed. The line-up is expected to include a MK1 Cortina that uses a big-block Chevy V8 for power, a 1973 Dodge Challenger, which runs a 9.3-litre V8 and a 1932 Ford five-window coupe and a V8-powered 1933 Plymouth Coupe. Also joining in with its own 200-metre straightline sprint course is the National Sprint Association, whose members will be bringing a selection of motorcycles of all ages and engine sizes. There will also be high-octane motorsport on the Racing Runway, with single seaters, saloons, Formula 1 and Group B and C cars
in action. Some of the UK’s best classic motoring clubs join the fun with fantastic displays of their favourite marques ranging from the Best of British to American muscle. There’s also twice as many aerial displays as last year, with four amazing displays each day from aerobatic and formation teams such as The Blades, the Yakovlevs Display team, the Great War Display’s WW1 dog fight, the Spitfire, the Swordfish, and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight team. Plus more planes will be brought out for static display. Back on the ground there is live music from Elle and the Pocket Belles
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and rockabilly band The Houndogs, swing dance lessons, the Wall of Death and a Vintage Village full of retro and classic traders. Adult tickets for Sywell Classic are from £14 when booked in advance, with children aged 5-15 from £5 with free entrance for those under five years old. There are also family tickets and camping available with live entertainment from The Dakotas on Saturday evening. Car parking is free. The show is open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday, 10am until 5pm on Sunday. To book tickets and for the latest updates, visit www.sywellclassic.com
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All change at WASP After 14 years of running WASP, Chris Goodale has decided to take up the opportunity of a fresh challenge with a new job and is moving on to something completely different. However, this will not be the end of WASP, as following discussion, Mark Wallington is going to be the new owner. All business will carry on as usual, with WASP able to supply everything it did before, the only difference being it will be Mark on the end of the phone instead of Chris. Many of you will know Mark as the owner/organiser of the Outlaw Street Drag Race Series. Mark is no stranger to American vehicles having spent his entire life around them; indeed he started life coming home from the maternity unit in a ’69 4-4-2 Hurst Oldsmobile. This
must have had a positive impact, as some 40-plus years later he’s taking on the ownership of WASP. The WASP building will be staying local and is simply relocating a few miles down the road. All contact details will be updated in due course, but for the time being the same number 01945 588091 will still work. Chris will have finished at the end of July and Mark will be up and running at the start of September so there will only be a matter of a few weeks’ gap while everything is set up. Chris would like to say a huge thanks to all the customers he’s met and worked with over the last 14 years and wishes everyone the best for the future.
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Huw Evans
Across
pond
the
Van-ishing breed
2015 Chevrolet Express.
Evans reflects on the slow, quiet demise of what was once a definitive American automotive staple, the full-size van. From some quarters it was probably inevitable. Much like the traditional, full-size American passenger car, another once staple vehicle on the roads over here is now becoming a rarity – the full-size cargo/passenger van. From the Seventies until a decade ago, if you were a plumber, electrician or tradesman, chances are a Ford E-Series, Dodge Ram Van, GM G-Series or Chevrolet Express/GMC Savanna would rank high on your list when it came to a suitable vehicle. Even for large families, the passenger versions of these vans made a lot of sense. In an aftermarket conversion, courtesy of firms like Explorer, Regency, Starcraft or Sherrod, you had a miniature recreational vehicle and one that could still yank a sizeable load behind it, such as a Scarab powerboat or classic car. Alas, it seems that the full-size cargo/passenger van’s days may be numbered. The Europeans are invading. Since 2001 we’ve seen the likes of white van man favourites in the UK such as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford’s Transit and the Ram ProMaster (neé Fiat Ducato) slowly supplant the traditional American-style big van as the tradesman’s choice of wheels as well as the preferred mount of van conversion firms and those outfits that provide airport shuttle services. There are a number of reasons why. Firstly, as vehicle R&D costs continue to rise and automakers face ever tougher fuel economy and emissions standards, having a large, V8-powered, rear-wheel drive van tailored specifically for North America makes increasingly less sense in a global-focused economy. Secondly, if vans like the Sprinter, Transit and Ducato are already being sold in large numbers in multiple different markets around the world,
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deliver similar cars, SUVs and vans to customers all over the globe. The question is, with the ESeries gone, will GM still see validity in marketing a traditional full-size van? What makes the notion even more interesting, is that from 2012, Japanese automaker Nissan has joined the fray with its NV — a proper, body-on-frame, rear wheel drive full-size van that’s available with standard V6 and V8 engines. Could it be argued that today, the most ‘American’ style van in terms of characteristics is the brainchild of an automaker headquartered in Yokohama, Japan? Who’d ever have thought that 10 or 20 years ago? So far, the full-size NV 1500, 2500 and 3500, haven’t really made a huge dent in the sales dominance of either Ford or GM’s big vans, but that could perhaps change, if there are fewer true competitors in the full-size van segment. If GM does decide to continue peddling traditional style full-size vans, there’s a good chance the company could carve out a dominant, highly profitable segment of the commercial van market, much as Ford did since the early Nineties when it came to the fleet and police and taxi fleets via the full-size, sixpassenger Crown Victoria sedan. Even today, despite the fact the Vic has now been out of production for almost five years, there really hasn’t been a truly worthy substitute in terms of a car that delivers the same qualities for fleets — namely price, interior space, performance, durability and low cost of ownership. And for many fleet buyers, despite their fuel economy figures (15 miles per gallon US in city driving, 20mpg highway) from an overall ownership standpoint, specifically when it comes to durability and cost of repairs, machines like the E-Series and Chevy Express/GMC Savanna, even in the 21st century are still very tough to beat. * Transit won’t replace E-350/450 chassis cab models, which are expected to continue in production, at least until the end of the decade.
surely it makes sense to Americanise and adapt them to a new market, rather than start with a clean sheet of paper and develop a new generation, North America specific van. And since when do fleet buyers and small businesses really care about styling or character? What they tend to want is the most efficient vehicle for the job at the best price the manufacturer and its retail network can offer them. This would help explain why, in terms of design and basic engineering; the Dodge Ram Van, Ford’s Econoline/E-Series and the GM GSeries ChevyVan/GMC Vandura enjoyed such longevity in the marketplace without significant change (15-20-plus years). Yet despite the trend towards Euro vans on this side of the pond, there is still one automaker holding out. Although it is dropping the ½ ton 1500 models after 2014, General Motors will continue to manufacture ¾ and one ton versions of its full-size Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna models. As they have for decades, these vans have much in common with GM’s full-size pick-ups, including engines, transmissions, suspensions and driveline components, enabling the General to save on tooling costs and a deliver a product that is more rugged and both simpler and easier to maintain than its Euro sourced rivals. Although GM’s big vans have played second fiddle in the sales race to Ford’s Econoline/ESeries, (which has been the volume leader since 1980 and even in 2013 still sold more than 130,000 copies annually in North America) that could change. Time is rapidly running out for the E-Series. For the 2015 model year, it’s being replaced by an Americanised Transit*, all part of the One Ford strategy, designed to consolidate the Blue Oval’s vehicle line-up and Huw Evans – news & views from North America.
Richard Heseltine
From here to obscurity
Pontiac’s Pursuit of Perfection Richard Heseltine journeys back to the not too distant Eighties to uncover a Pontiac that in many ways was ahead of its time, yet was not enough to save the division from its ultimate demise two decades later… The Eighties have a lot to answer for, not least power ballads, mullets and instantly forgettable show cars. The Pontiac Pursuit Concept is a case in point. The funny thing is, while this amorphous device may not be recalled with great enthusiasm (if at all), it did what all concept cars should do: it foretold the future. What’s more, it foretold it rather well. The remarkable thing, however, is that it was penned by an intern at the GM Pontiac studio in Detroit rather than an established designer. Nathan Young, who was then in his early twenties, was the starry-eyed newbie who shaped the dramatic cab-forward outline under the watchful eye of design chief Terry Henline; one that stretched to a detachable roof and spats over all four wheels. It would be Young’s first and last-ever car design. Looking for all the world as though it had escaped off the set of Blade Runner, the Pursuit Concept featured a turbocharged 16-valve, twolitre four-banger mated to a Getrag five-speed box. It also incorporated full-time all-wheel drive and self-levelling suspension, not forgetting the ABS braking system and traction control. That was quite the technical specification for 1987. Oh, and then there was the unique Saginaw ‘steer-by-wire system’, whereby two 24v batteries powered the car’s four wheels via the rack and pinion steering’s gears. Unlike in a
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regular car where a shaft connects the steering whimsical.” Unfortunately, while it prophesied all wheel to the axle, the Pursuit had all electric manner of features we nowadays take for wiring/multiple sensors which relayed the car’s granted in just about all segments of the car speed and steering wheel angle to an electronic market, the Pursuit Concept didn’t – or brain. This is turn determined when and how far couldn’t – foretell Pontiac’s demise. Nonetheless, each set of wheels should turn, and in which this is one concept car that deserves to be direction. The spats, meanwhile, moved inwards remembered, forgotten though it is. and outwards in unison with the wheels. The really whizzy stuff, however, was found inside. The steering arrangement included controls mounted directly on to the rectangular steering ‘wheel’, along with a heads-up display which ran to speed and rev counter readings. The rear seating arrangement included a built-in child seat and colour TV sets incorporated into the back of the front seat’s headrests, not forgetting the wireless ‘ear bud’ headphones. Then there was the on-board GPS setup which predated SatNav by aeons, the com-link for conferencing and all manner of other technological doohickeys. What’s more, this was a fully-functioning car, although it was never seen moving at more than walking pace. The Pursuit Concept broke cover at the 1987 Chicago Auto Show and racked up plenty of column inches in the motoring press. Most of it was positive, although Road & Track predictably dismissed it, commenting: “When not occupied with practical stuff like Trans Ams and Fieros, Pontiac folks evidently get Richard Heseltine – weird and wonderful American cars from the past.
AMeriCAn Fueling the Motoring liFestyle
Huge American ‘parade float’ convertibles have always been cool. If you missed your chance at one when they were new, now’s the time to find great ones at affordable prices. Here’s our pick of the American drop-tops you can afford.
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f you were born in the beginning of the ‘modern V8’ era – let’s call that 1955 to about 1965 – these cars were visible all over America. There was no escaping these huge land yacht convertibles. They were defined by acres of sheet metal, lots of shiny chrome, a power convertible top (with or without a yellowing plastic rear window) and way up there, somewhere ahead of the radio, a big, cast-iron V8 engine with enough torque to power the Queen Mary across the Atlantic. Somewhere along the way, these high rollers became unfashionable, and the first gas crunch of the early Seventies didn’t help. There were also safety concerns, legitimate and otherwise, about soft tops. By 1977, Detroit ceased production and, like the dinosaurs to which they were often compared, this style of American dreamboat became extinct. Guess what? They’re back! Not as new models, but as approachable, relatively affordable, and absolutely drivable classics. Few of them are particularly rare or pricey; for the sake of this review, we’ve set an upper ceiling of around $35,000, according to the latest Hagerty price guide, for high-quality examples. Most of them seat five or six, so the whole family, and maybe a friend or two, can all ride along to the burger restaurant, beach, or local cruise. Most are mechanically straightforward to work on, and parts are available at affordable prices. Let’s drop the top and just cruise in these perennial favourites... ❯❯
Words: Matt Stone Photography: Evan Klein
1965-70 Cadillac DeVille
There are few cars more emblematic of early Sixties-style American status than a Cadillac convertible. Top-flight 1960-64 examples generally run above our price ceiling, so we focus on the slab-sided body style that was all-new for 1965. The new grille design was broader and more square-rigged than the ’64s, and of course the tailfin treatment was updated yet again. Trim levels were also realigned, and the Eldorado model became part of the Fleetwood line, preparing for its dramatic rebirth as a new frontwheel drive coupe in 1967. Meanwhile, the DeVille was the predominant Caddy convertible for 1965, powered by Cadillac’s standard-bearer 429cu in V8, which was good for 340 horsepower. The car was essentially a carryover for 1966, with mild styling and engineering tweaks, although 1967 brought another substantive restyle, the new car looking even longer and larger than the 1965-66 models. The restyle paid off, as 1967 was a huge sales year for Cadillac, so the car was carefully massaged for
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1968: the hood was made longer and the rake of the trunk steepened. A new 472cu in V8 was the largest engine you could get in an American car. All Cadillacs were redesigned for 1969, and that basic platform carried it through 1970. Which one you choose will likely be determined by your tastes and the examples you find. Most Caddy convertibles came fully loaded, with leather interiors and nearly every power option conceivable at the time. The cars are well engineered, solidly built and handle well for their size and weight. The ride is dreamy, with the big V8 up to any job. As with most of the cars on this list, we encourage you to seek out and buy the best you can afford. A complete restoration will cost you a fortune; there’s lots of chrome to replate, acres of steel to prep and paint, plus cubic yards of expensive leather required to recover the interior. Paying up front for a car that’s been meticulously preserved or properly restored is the key to immediate enjoyment and a lower cost in the long run.
“Most Caddy convertibles came fully loaded, with leather interiors and nearly every power option conceivable at the time...”
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Check out the Vintage Hot Rod Association website where you can buy the book of last year’s event as well as the soon to be released Ocean Motion Picture DVD of the weekend’s shenanigans. It’s the full story of the event with all the action from the beach, interviews with the racers and the people behind it all as well as a few extra features. It’s due out in August and will be available via the VHRA shop at www.vhra.co.uk See you on the sands! ★
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everyone’s minds; we wondered if we could come close to emulating it. There was no need to worry, 130 plus race cars and the support of the members made sure of that. It was twice the fun and twice the excitement, records were broken and the 100mph club saw a host of new members. There’s no doubt that we will be returning next year. “As always there are a few words of thanks. Firstly and most importantly to the people of Pendine for allowing us on their beach. To Chris and Dan Howell for their scrutineering duties, Bob Froch for similar duties and being on hand all weekend, Nick Clements at Men’s File for the books that were given as prizes, John Isaac at Revolver Surf Club for sponsoring the 100mph Tshirts, Jacqueline Davies for the event T-shirt design, Jim and Julie at Royal Kustoms for the fastest car trophy, Scarlet and Lisa for start line duties, Neal Reed at Retrophoto for being our unofficial photographer, everyone that took the time to assist in setting up, patrolling or any one of the numerous tasks that needs doing to make the event run smoothly. Finally to the East Coast Sidewinders who run the whole shebang on the day, from signing in and selling stuff to clearing up at the end, it wouldn’t work without them.”
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Priced for quick sale, 1960, V8, p/s, p/brakes, classic head turner, MoT/tax to Jun 14. Losing storage, reluctant private seller, £8750 Tel. 07950 142066. E Sussex
1959 Sedan, runs like a dream, fast, smooth and quiet, new tyres, new paint, new brakes, new stainless steel exhaust, excellent chrome, beautiful! £12,000 Tel. Eric 07791 249010 for info. Lancs
1961, 364ci Wildcat, vgc, very rare original car, many optional extras, great interior Panoramic r/window, exc underneath, some blemishes, MoT/tax, £10,995 Tel. 07891 958487. Herts
1994, Station Wagon, taxed/MoT Jan 15, 350 cu in, fully loaded, full size classic, present owner last 8 years, garage space needed, £3750 Offers Tel. 07974 757228. Surrey
1968, convertible, full restoration before import in 2007 including upgraded to 455 CI Wildcat engine, £17,250 Tel. 01204 791357. Lancs
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1937, very solid car just imported from States, good condition, needs small amount of work, £13,250 ono Tel. 07702 274887. W Yorks
1942, Straight 8, twin carbs, manual, never been restored, 100% solid, like new, original head lining, new fuel tank and tyres, runs beautiful, some spares, £7300 01689 812998; 07956 543421. Kent
1953 for sale, ideal wedding/prom car, real head turner, poss p/x considered, £9500 ono Tel. 01493 600711; 07970 673836. Norfolk
4-dr touring Sedan, 1939, restored to International concours std, featured in April’s “Classic American”, unique opportunity to acquire a truly magnificent example. £59,950 Tel. 07823 559633. Dorset
1952, in need of restoration, has not got engine or gearbox, has got all other parts, £3000 Tel. 01732 355250 for details. Kent
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1941, immaculate condition throughout, no rust anywhere, drives superb, first to see will buy, £22,000 Tel. 01992 893708 M.07973 744231. Essex
1968, 2-dr coupe, automatic, in lovely condition, 430-4 engine, p/s and brakes, imported from USA in 2013, t&t, tel Alan for more details, £10,950 Tel. Alan 07523 899160 for more details (t).
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1961, in very nice condition, good chrome, new exhausts, well maintained, genuine reason for sale. More pics on request, ship anywhere. Tel. 01239 521683. Dyfed
1964 pick-up, lots of new bits, ball joints, springs, battery, wood bed ($900) etc. Just finishing MoT for registration, not 100% but very clean indeed. £13,400 Tel. 07807 814280. W Mids
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CADILLAC
CADILLAC BROUGHAM
CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE
CADILLAC ELDORADO
1964, lots of new stuff, ball joints, springs, battery, wood bed ($900) etc, MoT and fully reg, drive away, very clean and tidy truck, lovely to drive, £9999 Tel. 07957 950288 for details. B’ham
1940, 2 dr Coupe, Series 62, lovely V8 engine, twin side mounts, orig car, v solid, some dents on body and faded paint but great patina, VAT and title docs register, £17,950 ono Tel. 07702 274887. W Yorks
1989, 5 litre, V8, metallic blue with blue leather interior, 50,700 miles, very good/excellent condition, fully taxed Sept 14, MoT Apr 15. Q’s welcome. £4000 ono Tel. 07940 053901. W Mids
1975, outstanding original condition all round, 39k miles, must be seen, unmarked, green cloth and leather interior, £9250 Tel. 01273 493250. W Sussex
Biarritz, 4.1, 1987, recent exhaust and new tyres, grey interior, CD player, totally reliable, MoT December, tax June, approx 140k miles, £1200 Tel. 0151 5122505. Cheshire
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
CADILLAC SERIES 62
CADILLAC SERIES 62
CAMARO 3.8
Beautiful Brougham, originally reg back in 1995, all original, and a real classic American car, 5.7 litre engine, low mileage for its age, serviced regally, year’s MoT, Tel. 01424 754212. E Sussex
1959, very original, exceptional original interior, body good but needs minor attention, runs but needs head gaskets replacing, £20,000 Tel. Martin 07911 740110. Guernsey
1959, choice of two, red or blue, great condition, drives well, fully loaded, private collection, £65,000 each or £120,000 the pair Tel. 01895 255611 or 07593 225797. Middx
99, V6, MoT 07/14, tax 08/14, leather int, a/c, e/w, c/c, c/l, Thatchman alarm, very reliable, good runner, in daily use, about 100k miles, front brakes, all new, £2500 ono Tel. 07814 517131. Essex
CAMARO RS
CAMARO RS SS
CHEVELLE MALIBU
CHEVROLET 1500 DAY VAN
CHEVROLET 1500
Convertible, 1967, very rare, 327 CI auto, power hood, power brakes, steering, windows, deluxe trim, tilt steering, MoT Jun 15, requires some attention, £13,500 07913 514287; 02476 415289. Warks
Rare 1968, many original features, auto trans, orig 396 cu in, Big Block V8, 2 doors, 4 seats, l/h/d, vinyl roof, excellent chrome, full s/h, 54,500 orig miles, Tel. 07990 505553. Berks
1967, bare metal respray with photos to prove, new carpet and door cards and chrome engine rebuilt 5 years ago, only done 4 to 5 thousand miles, £13,000 Tel. 07505 711048. Essex
Sherrod, t&t, 2004, 5.3 ltr, V8, 83,002 miles, t&t, silver with grey leather int, auto, c/c, 8-dr, 7 seats, tinted e/w, e/seats/bed, TV/DVD/cassette player, tow bar, alarm, 2 owners, £9650 Tel. 07944 562004. Beds
Pick-up truck, 1995, prof fitted Mercedes Sprinter engine and box (diesel), MoT, 20” alloys, p/s, p/b, p/w, also c/w private plate worth £1000, £3995 Tel. 07944 603038. Essex
1991, Brougham, £4900 Tel. 01449 770629. Suffolk
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