It’s easy to understand how the Oldsmobile Cutlass went on to become America’s best-selling car during its fourth generation of production, offering that beautiful GM Colonnade styling that so many buyers seemed to crave later in the seventies decade. … more»
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1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Project
Early Chevrolet Impalas have long been favorites among classic car enthusiasts, and the 1960 model in particular stands out for its distinctive styling and place in Chevrolet history. This 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, currently listed on craigslist, is offered… more»
Tiny RHD Import: 1998 Honda Capa
The Capa (short for “capacity”) was a small commuter car built by Honda from 1998 to 2002. It was designed to compete with the Nissan Cube but was only sold in its home market. This first-year edition with right-hand… more»
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5-Speed Manual! 1979 Porsche 928
My son recently discovered the classic Kenny Rogers song, “The Gambler.” It has been playing on a near-nonstop basis in our home for the past three weeks, so I currently know all the words by heart. It’s a fitting… more»
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2-Door Off-Roader: 1986 Isuzu Trooper II
Ah, yes – the Isuzu Trooper. A vintage 4×4 that I have an ongoing personal investment in, and have decided is one of the more charming vehicles I’ve encountered. More details below on how I’ve now rescued three Troopers,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1959 GMC 100 Pickup
One of the more melancholy aspects of old car ownership is knowing that your classic car (or fleet of them) will eventually be cast to the four winds. That’s not always a bad thing, as getting a car into… more»
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Will You Save It? 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
Chevrolet redesigned the successful Camaro in 1970, but sales got off to a slow start. Production delays plus labor issues hampered deliveries in 1970 and 1971. The seller’s ’71 Camaro is both a Super Sport and a Rally Sport,… more»
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Swiss Market Find: 1991 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ
Well, here’s something slightly unexpected: a minty Chevrolet Beretta GTZ in the exact all-white color scheme I was hoping for listed on a Swiss-market classifieds site. No, this was not on my bingo card for a potential find this… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1969 Pontiac GTO Project
The muscle car sector was reaching the peak of its power in 1969 as manufacturers played a game of top-trumps with engine power. This 1969 Pontiac GTO reflects that trend, and its first owner loaded it with desirable factory… more»
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Rare D-Code! 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible
Project candidates don’t come much better than this 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible. It has spent decades in storage, only emerging as the seller prepares it to find a new home. It features its original 289ci V8 under the hood,… more»
No Reserve Garage Find: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Corvette may have been long in the tooth by 1982, but Chevrolet wasn’t sitting on its hands. It worked quietly in the background, devising strategies to improve the badge’s performance to a more acceptable level. This Corvette… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
If a straightforward revival and affordability sit atop your Wish List, this 1998 Ford Mustang GT Convertible could be an ideal candidate to park in your garage. It has been hibernating for approximately a year, and the owner believes… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Hiding in this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird has been in dry storage since 1973, which has helped protect it from the elements. The car is essentially complete, and the rebuilt V8 under the… more»
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Solid Slant-Six Drop-Top: 1965 Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth joined the compact car market in 1960 with the Valiant. It was an awkward-looking car during its first generation (1960-62), but it became more mainstream in 1963 (resulting in higher sales). The seller has a 1965 Valiant convertible,… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Last week, I wrote a post about a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, and waxed on a bit about GM’s big 1977 B-body (full-size) downsizing and how it proved to be a big sales success. Today, I’d like to… more»
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Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
