The styling of Opel’s GT, like the C3 Corvette, was inspired by the Mako Shark and its 1965 sibling, the Mako Shark II. The Sharks were designed in-house at GM, under Bill Mitchell’s watchful eye. By 1968, both the… more»
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Same Owner 33 Years: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Plymouth Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 with its E-body platform developed especially for it and the Dodge Challenger. But market tastes were changing, and the decline in demand in the performance sector led to… more»
Road Racer: 1971 Triumph GT6 Mk III
Finding a classic that is equally comfortable on the road or the racetrack can be challenging. However, this 1971 Triumph GT6 seems to have those bases covered. The mechanical upgrades would make it a weapon at a track day,… more»
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His & Hers? 1928 Auto Red Bug Pair
I have previously described some classics as representing motoring at its most basic, but the 1928 Auto Red Bug takes that concept to the extreme. Don’t be fooled by the appearance, because these were genuinely roadworthy motor vehicles in… more»
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383 Stroker: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Even if you adopt an optimistic outlook, it is fair to say that Chevrolet’s 1983 Camaro Z28 was not a potent classic. The company continued to grapple with strategies to extract performance from V8 motors hampered by tight emission… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera was an unsuccessful attempt by Ford to introduce an exotic sports car to its model range. Quality control issues hampered sales, although the Pantera soldiered on for over a decade after the last vehicles rolled… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1973 Porsche 914 1.7
Up for sale in Salem, Oregon on Craigslist is this very tidy five-speed 1973 Porsche 914 1.7-liter in resplendent yellow. The seller wants $12,800. Thanks to Curvette for this listing. The 1.7 is the less-powerful version of the 914—a… more»
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Stunning 1975 Buick Century Free Spirit Pace Car Edition
In modern times, we don’t generally think of Buick as a performance vehicle worthy of being a pace car for motorsport, but back in the day, Buick had some interesting things going. The car we see today is listed… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 40K Mile 1994 Cutlass Ciera
I’m sure many of you will recall Oldsmobile’s tagline “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile“, which was launched in the late eighties. Well, I spied this 1994 Cutlass Ciera and thought, “Dang it; that is my father’s Oldsmobile,” and he had… more»
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Includes Motocompo Scooter: 1984 Honda City Turbo II
The Honda City Turbo II was a small, high-performance mini car built in Japan. Nicknamed “Bulldog,” this vehicle was never exported to the U.S. during its production run from 1983 to 1986. Equipped with right-hand drive, this mint example… more»
Extensive History: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
The Formula S was the performance version of the Plymouth Barracuda before there was the ‘Cuda. It was offered from 1965 to 1969 and usually included a small-block V8 with a sportier handling package. This 1966 edition is a… more»
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Mustero Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang
Apparently with FOMOCO’s blessing, a Ford dealer in Beverly Hills, California, created about 50 “Musteros” in 1965 and 1966. They were conversions of coupes into Ranchero-like pickups, and many were exported. This 1966 Mustang is not one of them,… more»
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Highly Original: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Ah, memories. My cousin Greg bought my Uncle Buster’s ’67 Pontiac Catalina back in the early 70’s. I have a lot of memories of being in that big green boat with my cousin behind the wheel and me and… more»
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Rare Appearance Package: 1981 Ford Mustang Cobra
There have been many variations of the Fox body Ford Mustang over the years, ranging from mild to wild. The special editions, Cobras, Saleens, ACS/McLaren and numerous others give collectors and fans endless variety when it comes to finding… more»
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Long ‘N Low: 1950 Hudson Pacemaker
Hudson’s Step-Down innovation was a post-war first from an American carmaker – the Big Three were still limping along with pre-war designs. The modern styling attracted plenty of customers, infusing Hudson with cash. The long, low construction was also… more»
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In the Mustang’s Shadow: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda debuted just 17 days before the Ford Mustang in April of 1964. And got totally lost in all the furor that the popular Mustang brought with it. The genre was even named after the Mustang, aka… more»
