What is so significant about a window that it makes a car incredibly desirable? Well, in the case of the rare “soft window” Porsche 912 Targa, it’s because this concept of open air motoring was short-lived, but not because… more»
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Cheap Project: 1990 Ford Thunderbird
While the Super Coupe is probably hailed as the most memorable Thunderbird from the tenth generation of production, the more basic models exemplified exactly what the personal luxury car market was craving for the period. By now, the T-Bird… more»
Unfinished SS: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova was a popular compact car from its debut in 1962 to the last one left the assembly line in 1979. I prefer the 1969-72 versions from a styling perspective, and had a ‘70 edition I wish… more»
41k-Mile Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The nice thing about collecting Corvettes is that their previous owners were more likely to baby them than the owners of more mundane collector cars; after all, Corvettes have never been cheap and they’ve always been special. This particular… more»
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Air-Cooled Opportunity: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993-generation Porsche 911 has spent years climbing the wish-list ladder for enthusiasts, and cars like this 1996 Porsche 911 Targa help explain why. Listed on eBay, this blue-over-gray example combines the final air-cooled 911 platform with a six-speed… more»
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One-Owner Survivor? 1970 Ford Bronco Sport
Early Broncos continue to sit near the top of the vintage 4×4 market, but finding one that hasn’t been heavily modified or turned into a full custom build is getting harder every year. This 1970 Ford Bronco Sport listed… more»
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Retractable Project: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire
While Studebaker finally gave up on building automobiles in 1966, you can’t blame them for trying to be different. They were always coming up with something unusual, like the Wagonaire. It was a Lark-based station wagon with a sliding… more»
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Carport Find: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette V8
While the Chevrolet Corvette may have gotten noticed when it was introduced in 1953, only 300 buyers came forward. That improved to 3,640 in 1954, as some automation of the assembly process was added, helping bring the price down…. more»
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Where The Legend Began: 1966 Dodge Charger
For a few B-Body fans, the magic didn’t really start until the introduction of the second-generation Dodge Charger in 1968, the year things took off exponentially in the direction that helped turn this moniker into an iconic muscle car. … more»
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Motivated Seller: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340
Dodge introduced a new model in 1973, the Dart Sport. Actually, it wasn’t new; it was the Dart Demon with a different name that was changed to supposedly appease an irritated clergy. And the Demon 340, a muscle car,… more»
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Euro-Spec: 1975 Peugeot 604 SL
In the 1970s, several car makers were gaining traction in the flourishing luxury car niche. Mercedes’ W116 S-class, BMW’s E9 series, Jaguar’s XJs, and American models from Cadillac and Lincoln were selling for premium prices, helping fund growth at… more»
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Highly Original: 1961 Chrysler New Yorker
1961 may have been the first year of President Kennedy’s “New Frontier,” but at the Chrysler Corporation, 1961 marked the last year of Virgil Exner’s finned “Forward Look” styling. For 1962, the now-outdated fins would be gone and the… more»
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Seller Lost Interest: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500
Though the Ford Fairlane had a new platform in 1970, that model year would be the nameplate’s swan song. The Fairlane debuted in the mid-1950s, but by 1968 had taken a backseat to the Torino moniker. The seller has… more»
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Rare Triple Black: 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle Cabriolet Epilogue Edition
Volkswagen sold over twenty-one million examples of its Beetle before production ended in 2003. Therefore, it seems odd to describe any as rare. However, this 1979 Super Beetle Cabriolet is the exception to that rule. It is an Epilogue… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Bonneville
Even a relatively “pedestrian” vehicle can turn heads if its appearance is good enough. Take this 1986 Pontiac Bonneville as an example. It is not the most desirable classic on the planet, but with 19,000 miles on the clock… more»
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Citron Yella 6-Pack: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was born in 1968 as a budget muscle car companion to Plymouth’s Road Runner. For its first three years, the Super Bee was based on the Coronet 2-door coupe and hardtop. However, there was no such… more»
