Through most of the 1950s, the Special was Buick’s entry-level full-size automobile. The name was temporarily mothballed in 1959 only to return in 1961 as the GM division’s new “senior” compact (along with the Pontiac Tempest and Oldsmobile F85)…. more»
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Parked Since ’06: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m sure that virtually every enthusiast dreams of the day when they open the door of a shed or barn to discover a desirable classic sitting in the darkness, awaiting the moment when someone releases it from captivity. Such… more»
Loads of Mods: One Family 1973 Checker Marathon
During the 1970s and 1980s, it was almost impossible not to see a Checker Taxi running around in major metropolitan cities. But also during this period, a consumer-oriented version, the A-12 (or Marathon), was also available. But you had… more»
Garage Find: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW’s 2002 redefined the sedan. It wasn’t the fastest or the best-handling of its ilk. It’s not beautiful, nor was it cheap. But it had shades of all these attributes in a blend that somehow made it more than… more»
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4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Transcontinental
Chevrolet and Pontiac both fielded “sport wagons” from 1955 to 1957. The monikers were Bel Air Nomad and Star Chief Custom Safari. They had two doors and used a custom body from the cowl back. Pontiac was the only… more»
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488 HP Sleeper! 1973 Plymouth Scamp
Plymouth and Dodge borrowed alternative versions of their respective compact cars in 1971. While Dodge gained the Demon (a fastback based on the Plymouth Valiant Duster), Plymouth obtained the Scamp (which was a 2-door hardtop like the Dodge Dart… more»
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1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed
UPDATE – This 1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon is listed for sale again after it was featured back in June. The seller is motivated to make room in his shop, which is why it’s for sale. It’s posted here… more»
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Four-Stroke Survivor: 1977 Yamaha XS360-2D
This 360 is a kick-start model only, which is a deal-killer for a lot of riders, especially if they have a prosthetic right leg as the seller does. That’s reportedly why this one is for sale; they can’t start… more»
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Rebuilt 400 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Impala Shed Find
The Chevrolet Impala was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1960s and 1970s. More than one million of them were sold in 1965 alone (the peak). The fifth generation arrived in 1971, and the cars would become… more»
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Bubble Car Duo: Pair of 1957 BMW Isettas
In the early 1950s, a microcar was developed in Italy called the Isetta. Its egg-like shape earned it the nickname of “Bubble Car,” and it had a single door that opened in the front. They were licensed for manufacture… more»
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Three Row Luxury Wagon: 1976 Buick Estate
For those not old enough to remember the OPEC oil crisis of late 1973 and its future effects on the auto industry, the Buick Estate is a notable example of how seriously this event crippled the sales of some… more»
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Cult Classic: 1967 Volvo 122 Wagon Plus Parts
Volvo’s Amazon series was launched in 1956 and enjoyed a long run through 1970. This model is a cult classic, generating fervor among Volvo fans around the world. Norway, Amsterdam, Sweden, the UK, Australia, and America host clubs dedicated… more»
BF Classified: 1975 MGB Roadster
There are cheaper ways to buy a convertible, and there are faster ways to enjoy a winding back road, but few cars deliver the simple, mechanical fun of an MGB. This 1975 example adds several qualities that are becoming… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1965 Rambler Marlin
To me, the fastback Rambler Marlin has always been a kind of Rodney Dangerfield character. It didn’t get much respect when it made its debut back in 1965, and it still doesn’t some 61 years later. I always… more»
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SportsRoof Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT 390
Mustangs seem to get most of the love from Ford fans, but I think variations of the company’s family cars are much more interesting overall. I like Mustangs, but I love cars like this 1969 Ford Torino GT. This… more»
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Dealer Installed T-Tops? 1969 Cadillac Eldorado
The seller of this 1969 Cadillac Eldorado says it’s one of fifteen with dealer-installed T-tops. Really? I didn’t know such a thing was an option, and I also wonder how that accounting would be known. Well, it’s an intriguing… more»
