The concept of captive imports is a business strategy that many of Detroit’s automakers employed beginning in the 1970s, but Chrysler seemed to been the dominant force among the Big 3 in importing Japanese products to America. Some of… more»
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1 of 30 Made? 1990 Dodge Shadow Competition Package
There are cars that appear seemingly out of no where and knock your socks right off – and this is one of them. The Dodge Shadow, that humble, entry-level rental car built for the masses, apparently had the option… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler With 6k Original Miles!
When manufacturers create “halo” models, the aim isn’t to sell hundreds of thousands of vehicles. They are designed to catch the public’s eye, luring potential buyers into showrooms to purchase more mundane models that generate better profits. Plymouth rode… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1974 AMC Javelin
This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely tidy classic with 54,000 miles on the clock. The seller admits it isn’t pristine, but would suit someone seeking a driver-grade vehicle that can be enjoyed immediately. From its classy paint-and-trim combination… more»
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reading the listing for this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible suggests that the word “compromise” may not form part of the seller’s vocabulary. They purchased the car twenty-seven years ago, following a fourteen-year search to locate a Red-on-Red C3. They… more»
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20K Mile 6-Speed Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette
Is there a point at which a car that normally sells for safely under $20,000 has the most ideal combination of features possible that it pushes past the normal value boundaries? That’s the question I often have when looking… more»
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Abandoned 90s Sports Car: 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. There are certain vehicles that seemingly always avoid becoming project cars, but no single model is infallible. Heck, we’ve seen Mustang Cobras, Porsche 911s, various Ferraris, and many others in various states of… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers with choices to make. Is preservation the most appropriate approach, or would a sympathetic restoration be a better option? That is the decision facing the new owner of this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
Obscure Fiberglass Oddity: L’Automobile Ventura Project
Just a few weeks ago, I learned what a L’Automobile Ventura was for the very first time. It took me by surprise as you generally assume after a few decades of being a car enthusiast, you’ve seen everything. This… more»
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Original Paint: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
We’re no strangers to Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, with some better than others. This 1978 example will appeal to purists as a numbers-matching survivor wearing its original paint. Its presentation is quite impressive, but there… more»
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Wingtastic! Pelican Paddle Boat for Two
Here’s a fowl offering on facebook Marketplace: the seller has owned this pelican paddler for ten years, but is willing to part with it for $2500. The pelican formerly nested at the Julia Davis Park in Boise, Idaho; it… more»
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Drive/Restore? 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme began in 1966 as a personal luxury version of the mid-size Cutlass. Its popularity would increase over the years and would consistently be one of the U.S. car industry’s best-selling automobiles. This 1970 edition is rough… more»
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60K Mile Survivor: 1996 Saturn SL2
“A New Kind of Car Company,” so boasted GM’s newest division, Saturn, back in 1990. It was also one of GM’s shortest-lived companies, only making it about twenty years before the great carcalypse of 2009 sealed its fate. Today’s… more»
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Smaller Is Better? 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was a Pontiac staple from 1957 to 2005. They got bigger and bigger as the years went by – until 1977 when General Motors downsized all of its large automobiles. This was in response to the movement… more»
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Shaftie Survivor: 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST
One of three versions of Kawi’s venerable 1,000 series, this is the one I would want, as it’s probably the best all-around model to live with in most situations. This 1979 Kawasaki KZ1000 ST can be found here on… more»
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Final Year Retro Rod: 2002 Chrysler Prowler
Understandably, the Plymouth Prowler was a mild disappointment after it was introduced. Most every enthusiast that followed the Chip Foose years when a show car concept was greenlighted for production was understandably underwhelmed that car which looked like a… more»
