The late 1960s was the era of “Dodge Fever”. It was an advertising campaign designed to make Dodge’s cars appear more exciting than what Chevrolet or Ford had to offer. Within that space, there was the “White Hat Special”,… more»
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Rare Mid Engine Luxury: 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver
Even among many auto enthusiasts, Zimmer Motor Cars isn’t exactly a household name, although the company did manage create a couple of memorable offerings during its time in business. The first was a neoclassic based on the Ford Mustang,… more»
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Divorce Sale: 1979 Avanti II Project
The Studebaker Avanti was the car that wouldn’t die. Even after the company stopped making them in two short model years (1963-64). Two former dealers pooled their resources, bought inventory and equipment, and launched the Avanti II in 1965…. more»
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Rust-Free E9: 1973 BMW 3.0 CS
We sometimes discuss on these pages the importance of a collector vehicle featuring a rare or limited-offering paint scheme. The reasons are obvious; rarity in collector car circles is a cherished quality, if only to be able to say… more»
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The Duke’s Jaguar SS100: 1984 Classic Roadsters Replica
Kit cars are often born out of a desire to recreate a vehicle that was loved by many and that remained widely sought after, even years past its retirement date. Ferraris, Cobras, GT40s are all obvious candidates for discovering… more»
Tunnels-‘R-Us: 1988 Allied Auto-Bore 48
We’re not even going to pretend anyone will buy this Allied Auto-Bore 48 horizontal earth boring machine advertised here at Machinery Trader, for $48,500. (On the off chance you do need to bore a conduit, this little number runs… more»
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Woodie Wagon Project: 1958 Edsel Bermuda
Ford went all-in on the new Edsel in 1958, creating an additional brand and a division to support it. The Bermuda was the top-of-the-line station wagon, a “woodie” with faux side paneling. It would be one of the slowest… more»
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All Original 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350/4-Speed
By 1970, it became clear to many pundits that if future emissions regulations didn’t kill the muscle car, high insurance rates would. Therefore, in an effort to cater to those who wanted something fun and fast but couldn’t afford… more»
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Kenosha Pony: 1973 AMC Javelin
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry in the hot “pony car” market. Launched in 1968, production would span two generations over several years, concluding in 1974. Sales were decent considering the AMC was usually the underdog, but the Javelin… more»
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Original Owner E21: 1981 BMW 320i
When vehicles are in pristine condition but not necessarily remarkable, it creates a very real paradox: a car that has been exceedingly well-preserved and clearly cared for deserve our admiration, but can we justify opening our wallets a bit… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
Although it’s sort of like comparing apples to oranges, one similarity between the AMX and the Chevrolet Corvette is that they were the only true two-seaters built in America at the time, with the steel-bodied AMC offering costing buyers… more»
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Stored For Decades: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Big block engines were a thing of the past for the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro by 1974, and numerous once-mighty cars were delivering less overall performance than their predecessors from just a few years earlier, thanks to tightening emissions regulations,… more»
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One Year Only: 1960 Frontenac Falcon
Growing up a couple of hours from the Canadian border isn’t really as close as a lot of you were to our friends to the north. Some of you were actually born in Canada and still live there, and… more»
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One-Owner 1967 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One of the few regrets in my life is that I’ve never owned a sixties Pontiac Catalina. No joke. As a young adult, I fixated on certain model years: 1963 was always a favorite, then I dabbled with 1962s,… more»
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2+2 Project: 1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series Two 2+2 with automatic is on eBay in Denton, Texas with a $20,000 minimum bid. The price isn’t higher because a) a 2+2 automatic is the least desirable specification; b) It’s a Series Two… more»
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Kit Car Exotica: 1957 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To sell a kit car that is in somewhat half-finished state is likely a difficult moment for the seller. You’re over some key hurdles to completion; there’s a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But you’re still… more»
