Many vehicle manufacturers view being selected to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 as a great honor, and it was one accorded to the Ford Torino GT in 1968. The company followed a traditional trend, producing… more»
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Going After The Youth Market: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin, which had underpinnings shared with the American. It was in the line-up for seven years and across two generations before AMC exited the field in 1974…. more»
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Glass Roof 5-Speed: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
The C4 era of the Chevrolet Corvette is one that evokes two distinct responses from enthusiasts: it was either caught in the awful afterburn of the malaise era, or it is one of the most underappreciated muscle cars ever… more»
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50th Anniversary Edition: 1980 Fiat 124 Spider
There’s always a handful of classic cars that fly below the radar, and the Fiat 124 Spider is a perfect example of this phenomenon. In a world where Italian roadsters tend to be among the more expensive models to… more»
Pick Up Project: 1960 Land Rover Series II
There are all manners of vintage cars and trucks that are slowly becoming too costly to restore, at least relative to what you can do with them afterwards. For a hot minute, I thought old Land Rovers might be… more»
Corvette 327 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Project
The Impala Super Sport became a series of its own at Chevrolet in 1964. And sold a record number of units the next year at 243,000 copies. But the arrival of the Caprice in 1965 stole some of the… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
When this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado showed up on the tips list (thanks to Barn Finder PRA4SNW), I knew I was powerless to resist picking it up. You see, I have this car bookmarked on my various devices because I’m… more»
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455 V8 Transplant: Final Year 1974 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO had a storied run of 11 years (1964-74). But changes in the market and the demand for muscle cars would shift as the 1970s unfolded. For the first 10 years of its life, the GTO was… more»
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Standout Styling! 1968 Chrysler Newport
It’s not my intention to keep ragging on the Chrysler brand, but I can’t help it. Look at this spectacularly styled 1968 Newport hardtop with its dashing reverse C-pillar and compare it to the dreck the brand builds today… more»
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Ready for Revival: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 platform has earned its reputation the slow, honest way, by lasting. This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a good example of why these cars continue to attract collectors who value build quality, understated design, and long-term ownership… more»
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1 of 2,575: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is the rarest in terms of production for the second-generation cars, thanks to a UAW strike that lasted nearly six months, cutting production to around 80,000 units that year. That’s still a pretty good amount… more»
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Nice Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
The “Starfire” nameplate was formally introduced by Oldsmobile in 1954, and despite substantial recycling through the years, the model name remained associated with the division’s best offerings through the 1960s. The first Starfire was a convertible concept car off… more»
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No Reserve Turbo: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible
If you’ve ever owned a Corvair, you’ve probably been asked if it was a “Spyder.” While the Spyder was introduced as a turbocharged upgrade to the Corvair Monza in 1962, Chevrolet changed the name to “Corsa” when they introduced… more»
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Balocco Special: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6
Special editions always add an extra layer of appeal, and this 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Balocco SE is no exception. Identified as number 217 of just 350 produced, this example, listed here on eBay, blends limited-production status with thoughtful… more»
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SS 454 Tribute: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Following a complete redesign in 1968, the third-generation Chevrolet Nova became its most popular yet. Sales increased by an additional 37% in 1969 as the car underwent subtle annual changes through 1972. In 1969, the Super Sport’s top option… more»
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No Fake Patina: 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air Long-Roof
Usually, when the subject of old Chevrolet station wagons arises, it’s the Impala that gets the coverage. Prior to the late fifties, the range-topping Bel Air got all the glory, but by 1965, a Chevy Bel Air was aimed… more»
