Sometimes, you see an asking price and recoil slightly. It’s only natural; we all want to find bargains. However, there are select cases where you can’t help but understand why the seller is swinging for the proverbial fences. In… more»
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Woodie Wagon Survivor? 1953 Mercury Monterey
Wood-bodied wagons had gotten too expensive to produce (and for buyers to maintain), so most of Detroit stopped building them around 1950. For Mercury, the last true “woodie” was assembled in 1951, so this 1953 Monterey 3-seat wagon sports… more»
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Southern Pacific RR Truck: 1937 International Pickup
A running, driving pre-war International pickup is rare enough without this one’s exotic origin: it was owned and used by Southern Pacific Railroad in Sacramento from new. When the rail company retired it, an employee who had driven it… more»
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Pre-War German Build: 1938 Ford Eifel
Ford Germany (aka Ford-Werke GmbH) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. One of its products was the Ford Eifel which was produced between 1935 and 1940. It was never imported into the U.S., and the car fell victim to the… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The “S” (which stands for Sports) model was added to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup in 1968. It was sandwiched between the standard Cutlass and the Cutlass Supreme, and its fastback styling lent itself to the 4-4-2 (or 442) muscle… more»
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Right Hand Drive: 2000 Nissan March/Micra
Before entering the “Kei” market, the March/Micra was the smallest car built by Nissan Motors. It has been in production for nearly 45 years, but it has never been exported to the U.S. So how the seller’s example ended… more»
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Mint Condition: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
I sometimes think that life is mocking me. That is because I have long dreamed of parking a Teal Metallic 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra in my garage. However, short of a lottery win or an unexpected bequest from… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado
When the listing for this 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado appeared on my desk, I struggled to decide what its single most impressive attribute was. However, after some thought, I believe it is close to a “total” package. It presents… more»
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454 Power! 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Convertible
Along with numerous other GM offerings, the Chevrolet Caprice was heading for a major downsizing in 1977, but it remained large and in charge for ’75 and was still available with big-block power. This one seems to tick all… more»
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Rare Pickup Project: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T
The seller of this rare 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T – an acronym for Super Sport Truck – has listed it for a very fair price, seemingly concerned that the high mileage requires it to be marketed as a… more»
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Donated Survivor: 1990 Acura Integra LS
We forget that in certain parts of the USA, there are cars that have never fallen down the slippery slope of becoming a neglected piece of machinery, or a vehicle that is discarded simply because it got old. A… more»
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The Clownshoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe
Despite being someone who considers himself an enthusiast, the list of cars that I get truly excited about driving is shockingly small. I’m not sure if it’s a combination of having limited time to drive for fun or simply… more»
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Lake Buggy: Weird 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet produced 3.8 million Cavalier-branded automobiles between 1982 and 1993. But none of them had a body made of wood. This one-of-a-kind oddball is based on a 1985 edition of the Cavalier, of which nearly 384,000 were assembled. We… more»
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Same Owner Since ’59: 1956 Chevrolet 150
Chevrolet was on fire in the mid-1950s when they rolled out a new design that would later be referred to as the “Tri-Fives”. The 150 was the entry-level model, followed by the 210 and Bel Air. Sales were swift,… more»
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Bargain Luxury: 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
When the Lincoln Mark VIII debuted, it showcased the flexibility captured within the big-body sedan’s massive redesign. It was no longer simply a dressy version of the Thunderbird, or a step up from a Mustang with leather seats. It… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
From 1995 to 2003, the Oldsmobile Aurora was a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It would later supersede both the Toronado and Ninety-Eight in the lineup. Two generations were in production, resulting in sales of more than 213,000 units. This beautiful… more»
