We often think of vehicles like the Ford F150 Lightning and Chevrolet SS as the dominant high performance trucks of the 90s. This was a new segment of vehicles that combined utility with strong acceleration. However, the Jeep Comanche… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1998 Buick Century Custom
This 1998 Buick Century Custom may not be everyone’s idea of a classic. However, we shouldn’t dismiss it out of hand. It has been part of the same family since Day One and has led an extremely sheltered existence…. more»
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31K Mile: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
PRA4SNW found an amazing 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale here on Facebook Marketplace. The car is said to have 31,000 original miles and is located in Florence, Kentucky. The standout feature here is the Polaris Blue (Paint Code… more»
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Stalled Restomod Project: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
When the El Camino rejoined the Chevrolet lineup in 1964, it was based on a Chevelle 2-door station wagon. And with the styling refresh the cars got in 1966, the El Camino benefited as well. The seller’s ’66 was… more»
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Two Owners: RHD 1965 Morgan Plus Four
British firm Morgan Motor Company Ltd still makes cars in much the same manner as it did in the early 1900s. Body panels are formed around ash frames, and the cars are hand-built. While other long-time British manufacturers also… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
One thing we’ve learned over the years is that some restorations produce better results than others. The finished product often depends on the owner’s eye for detail, because even small imperfections can stand out like a sore thumb. That… more»
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330/4-Speed: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass
California and Arizona. Both are lovely states, and both possess the perfect climate for preserving classic steel. That is where this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass has spent its life. The paint might be baked, and the Olds might be begging… more»
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Well-Optioned Driver: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
Years ago, I stopped on the side of the road in the midst of a soaking rain to look at a 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop for sale. It was white, probably in similar condition to the one pictured… more»
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Latter Day Cream Puff: 1999 Toyota Solara
The Solara was a mid-size, Camry-based coupe and convertible produced from 1999 to 2008. It was designed to appeal to Camry buyers who wanted more of a sporty ride. Having personally owned four Camrys, I suspect the Solaro was… more»
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Imported Sporty Compact: 1972 Capri by Mercury
By 1970, the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar had begun to put on weight. And Ford was a year away from introducing its first subcompact, the Pinto. That perhaps led Mercury to decide to add a sporty compact to… more»
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1 of 55 Drop-Tops: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
If Burt Reynolds had driven a black Pontiac Trans Am convertible in Smokey and the Bandit, would it have looked like the seller’s car? This is said to be one of 55 rag-tops produced by National Coach Engineering under… more»
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Project or Parts? 1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
You can be fairly sure that any classic with a body requiring the attention of a Weedwacker before the buyer can remove it from storage will also require more than a buff and a polish before it returns to… more»
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44k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau
If you’re like me, you are typically drawn to survivor-grade classics. If that is the case, you will probably respect this 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau. Apart from one small repair, it retains most of its factory paint. The interior… more»
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Former Show Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, finally got a redesign in 1963. That was more than 10 years after its original debut. Now sub-dubbed “Sting Ray”, it was immediately popular with sales increasing by half over the warmed-over 1962s…. more»
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Second Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet had a bang-up year in 1976, moving over 350K copies of its esteemed Monte Carlo personal luxury coupe (and it may seem as if we’ve reviewed every single one of them!). Well, of course, we haven’t, but owing… more»
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302-Powered 1973 Ford Maverick With Luxury Decor Option
This 1973 Maverick is guilty of mixing its metaphors. First, it’s a coupe with the “Luxury Decor Option,” which included a fancy set of paint-matched wheel covers, a vinyl roof with “halo treatment,” and a more opulent interior. On… more»
