The Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line car in the 1960s. In 1963-64, the redesign of the Ambassador and Classic (which rode on the same wheelbase) won Motor Trend’s Car of the Year honors (for ’63). Sales fell off in… more»
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Dorsey Mansion Auction Find: 1977 Datsun 280Z
Unbeknownst to me, there was a major car auction back in October held on a sprawling ranch property in New Mexico. Known as the Dorsey Mansion Ranch Hoard, the collection featured 500 cars and trucks spread across the property,… more»
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V8 Garage Find: 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix LE
The G-Body Pontiac Grand Prix is one of those models that doesn’t elicit much excitement from the domestic enthusiast crowd, and it’s a bit of a surprise to me. Obviously, this was not a high performance model, but the… more»
Tractor Royalty: 1923 John Deere Waterloo Boy
Today’s tractor is one of the rarest on the planet, entwining an early upstart with an established plow-maker to transform John Deere into what it is today – one of America’s premier manufacturers. The Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company was… more»
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350-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range remains a staple of the classic scene, with any vehicle produced in 1957 considered by many to be the most desirable. This ’57 Chevrolet 210 falls within that category, and while the seller’s images aren’t great,… more»
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Worth The Price? 1996 Ford F350 Centurion
It is often said that hope springs eternal. That may well be the case with this 1996 Ford F350 Centurion. Its presentation is impressive, and the Centurion package lifts its luxury and comfort to a high level. However, the… more»
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Drop-Top Swan Song: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Other than the Cadillac Eldorado (which would go one more year), 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors (at least for a while). Discontinued at the end of ’75 were full-size ragtops from Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac,… more»
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454 V8 Sleeper Project: 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s to the mid-1970s, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s bargain-basement full-size automobile. The lack of frills has made the car attractive to hot rodders who are looking for speed in a larger package. This 1962 Biscayne is… more»
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Strong 396: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS ticks most of the boxes that enthusiasts consider mandatory when seeking a driver-grade classic. It presents nicely, features a striking paint-and-trim combination, and the engine bay houses a mighty big-block. The seller doesn’t misrepresent… more»
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$3,950! 1983 Ford F-250 460 V8 4-Speed
A nice-looking truck like this 1983 Ford F-250 with a 460 V8 and 4-speed manual seems like it should be $10,000 at least, doesn’t it? Nope, this one is posted here on craigslist in Portland, Oregon, and you already… more»
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One of Four Built: 1959 Continental Camper!
“And now for something completely different.” I can just hear John Cleese (dressed in a black suit and sitting behind a wooden desk) saying that famous catchphrase now. And what a perfect lead in it would be. In all… more»
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1 of 12: 1991 Ford Kelly Python
The Kelly Python is a rare Fox-platform sports car with an interesting story, though it’s ultimately a sad tale, as one man’s dreams never saw fulfillment beyond the production of just 12 units. The Python was the brainchild of… more»
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LS3 Equipped 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Restomod
My initial emotion after checking out this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is a feeling of sympathy, first for the driver, as I hope they got OK and weren’t severely injured in this crash. Second, my condolences also go out to… more»
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Restored 350 V8: 1959 Chevrolet Apache
In 1955, Chevrolet did the first redesign of its trucks since the late 1940s. Called Task Force, the 3100 and 3200 series were light-duty pickups (short vs. long bed) while the 3600 was the medium-duty truck. A catchier name,… more»
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Chevy Engine Transplant: 1953 Allard “Palm Beach”
Allard Motor Works was founded immediately after WWII by Sydney Allard, son of a Ford dealer in Britain. Allard had already built racing specials, but his production car efforts were aimed at America. The radical-looking J1 and J2 were… more»
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Older Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
The 1960s was the decade of the mid-size muscle car. Just a few years later, that honor went to compact cars (for a short time) like the Chevy Nova SS and the Plymouth Duster 340. The seller has a… more»
