When the subject of marketing failures comes up, the Edsel usually makes the list (along with New Coke?). Ford spent a bundle adding a new division in the mix in 1958, and laid an egg with the Edsel, although… more»
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Mustang Dry Run? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
Looking to inject some juice into the compact Falcon, Ford introduced the Falcon Futura Sprint in 1963 (marketed as a 1963 ½). It carried a 260 V8 and had a beefier suspension. The Sprint began to slowly flourish until… more»
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454 V8 Restomod! 1956 Chevrolet 210
If you bought a Chevy 210 brand new in 1956, you could have ordered it with a 265 cubic inch V8. Introduced the year before, the 265 was the GM division’s first V8 since 1918. At first glance, the… more»
Overhead Cam Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
A hundred bucks doesn’t buy much nowadays, but back in 1967, shelling out an extra $116 at your Pontiac dealer was money well spent. That’s the exact amount it took to upgrade a base Firebird to a Sprint, and… more»
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Tremec 5 Speed: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455
OK, I will admit that I am biased about this car since I own a 1973 Pontiac Formula 455 but this car is gorgeous. Located near La Jolla, California, this exceptionally clean Formula 455 is listed here on Craigslist… more»
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Original 327: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Ah, decisions, decisions. The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a desirable classic, and unmolested examples typically command respectable prices. Our featured ‘Vette retains its original engine, but can be best described as an unfinished custom build. That raises the… more»
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BritAmerItalian: 1952 Nash Healey Roadster
The Nash-Healey was the result of a fortunate meeting between Donald Healey and George Mason, head of Nash-Kelvinator, while each was traveling to America on the steamship Queen Elizabeth. It was 1949, and economies were soaring in the wake… more»
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Carousel Red 4 Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This listing of a 4 speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am presents a classic that stands out instantly based on the color combination. Showing an odometer reading of just 70,000 miles, this rust-free Trans Am is presented in Carousel Red… more»
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Cross-Ram Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS
Have you ever looked at a particular classic and wondered if it is the ultimate version of its type? That is the question posed by this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The first owner ordered the car with the Rally… more»
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NASCAR Pace Car: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
Tony Primo found this interesting listing for a 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car here on Craigslist. For automotive historians, 1981 represents a bittersweet milestone in Detroit history. It marked the definitive end of the legendary second-generation GM F-body… more»
Tenth Anniversary Clone: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
In the collector car market, geographical provenance can be just as critical as mechanical history. While road-salt regions frequently subject classic second-generation GM F-bodies to severe frame and panel oxidation, vehicles preserved in milder environments remain highly coveted. A… more»
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Do You Like Purple? 1962 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a British-built car destined largely for consumption in the U.S. It was commissioned by Nash Motors before their merger with Hudson in 1954. Nearly 95,000 copies were built over the years, with production ending in 1960…. more»
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Not Quite Stock: 1967 Pontiac Catalina Sedan
The Catalina was Pontiac’s entry-level full-size car from the 1950s through the 1970s. But it was anything but a basic automobile. A redesign came in 1965, so the cars received just a facelift in 1967, and the standard engine… more»
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Superbly Restored 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
The thoughts of getting older and passing away aren’t subjects most people get particularly excited about mulling over, and if you’ve got a collection of valuable automobiles or even just one, deciding what to do with them has got… more»
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No Reserve Notchback: 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
It’s rare these days that a car shows up for sale which seems to represent a fair opportunity all around: good for the seller, good for the buyer, and a vehicle that can either be driven as-is or improved… more»
BF Classified: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The automotive world poses plenty of interesting questions, including the one raised by this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. Martinique Blue is a stunning color, so why did Pontiac only offer it for a single model year? It was a… more»
