Market shifts buffeted the Ventura’s niche throughout its existence. Its first incarnation as a premium trim level on the Catalina, a full-sized cruiser, lasted until 1970. By then, smaller imports were swarming our roads, sparking platform downsizing across all… more»
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Quirky Japanese Classic: 1987 Nissan Be-1
Nissan rode the retro wave in the 1980s, with the Pike Factory producing some genuinely quirky vehicles. They all shared one common characteristic: They were small by any measure. The first to emerge was the 1987 Nissan Be-1, a… more»
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Custom Paint: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
Some enthusiasts avoid unfinished projects, fearing what might lie beneath the sparkling paint. They question the build quality and whether the future holds nasty surprises that could cost a fortune to fix. I understand those sentiments, but my instincts… more»
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Slanted Headlights! 1960 Lincoln Continental
“Slant-Eyed Monster” was the nickname of the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals in Ford’s design studios. To me, the cars looked like a big Japanese insect heading your way from a 1950s B-grade movie. And yet, the Edsel and its “horse… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1934 Dodge Deluxe
Finding a classic with almost a century under its belt and only 48,000 miles on the clock is a rare treat, but those are the claims the seller makes about this 1934 Dodge Deluxe. It presents impressively as a… more»
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Just Add Motor: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad
With the difficult, expensive engineering work complete, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad offers a tantalizing prospect for potential buyers. The deal doesn’t include the existing blown V8, but the bulletproof drivetrain lets buyers add the engine of their choice,… more»
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Driver Quality: 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe
Here’s one we haven’t covered often: a 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe. When I first spied this listing, courtesy of Rocco B., I didn’t immediately recognize it – the front-end styling really threw me off! Anyway, this resident of North… more»
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Euro Ford Barn Find: 1985 Merkur XR4Ti
This is one of those cars that I find enormously cool, but would struggle to justify the restoration of. But when you see it sitting here, covered in dust but also preserved to a degree that they rarely appear… more»
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Pristine Notchback: 1993 Ford Mustang
Just this morning, I saw one of my favorite muscle cars out in the wild: a notchback Fox body Ford Mustang. I could tell it was stick based on the exhaust note at the gear change, and the take-off… more»
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Update: Price Lowered on Highly Original 1990 Mazda Miata
UPDATE – What’s that old saying? If you don’t succeed, try, try again? This 30,000-mile “all original” first-year 1990 Mazda Miata is listed again for sale and looking for a new owner. The asking price has been lowered $2,400… more»
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Rare Factory T-Tops! 1979 Chrysler 300
The number 300 was a popular moniker for Chrysler products over the years, including automobiles in both its letter-series and non-letter-series offerings. The latter included full-size cars available between 1962 and 1971, with that particular 300 name taking a… more»
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B-Body Barn Find: 1968 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
It won’t take Mopar gearheads long to figure out that this 1968 Plymouth Satellite convertible has trim and nameplates that don’t technically belong there. However, since it’s going to need a complete restoration anyway, the buyer can decide whether… more»
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Shed Find: 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
It feels like Barn Finds is returning to its roots with some of our recently featured classics. This 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV demonstrates that, having spent over eight years in this shed. The seller assures us that beneath… more»
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Original 390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
The first rule when listing a classic is to get the best possible photos that really “sell” your car. You’re halfway there if you follow that practice, because the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words could… more»
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Parked for 52 Years! 1973 Pontiac Catalina
We all deserve a break to relax and recharge our batteries, but this 1973 Pontiac Catalina takes this idea to the extreme. It has occupied this garage spot for an incredible fifty-two years, accumulating a healthy layer of dust…. more»
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425 V8 Powered: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
Although it is considered a muscle car, the 1986 Oldsmobile 442 didn’t have the power and torque its predecessors were known for. Of course, it emerged at a time when manufacturers battled to regain ground lost to emissions regulations,… more»
