By the numbers, the decade of the 1970s was the most successful one for Corvette, because even though its performance was reaching its historic low-point, buyers who had grown up longing for Chevy’s sports cars were then able to… more»
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Deal Of The Day? 1968 MGB Roadster
It doesn’t happen often, but if you shop for collector cars long enough, a deal that seems almost too good to be true pops up, and Barn Finder Curvette might have found one in this 1968 MGB Roadster (or Tourer,… more»
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Purrs Like A Kitten: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
While it’s true that station wagons are still around as slightly taller SUVs, nobody will stare at a RAV 4 or an Escape the way that they will stare at a 1960s station wagon. Regardless of brand, the wagon… more»
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400-Powered 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
One of the first things that came to mind when I started looking over this 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans was this: “I would love to get my hands on its PHS documentation.” For those who haven’t owned a classic… more»
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Rare Town And Country: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe
Before Chrysler touted the “Forward Look,” they introduced their new 1955 models as having “The 100 Million Dollar Look.” Of course, most collectors call any Chrysler from the Virgil Exner era a “Forward Look” Chrysler, but whatever you prefer… more»
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No Reserve! 1965 Acadian Beaumont Custom Sport Coupe
If you’re ever in need of a diversion in automotive history, you may want to devote a year or two to the study of those fascinating vehicles from Canada, our friendly neighbors to the north. One example of their… more»
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33K-Mile Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
I always get a little sad when I see a late 1970s Cadillac, because I know how unkind the 1980s was to the brand. While Cadillac has weathered the storm and has a pretty decent lineup of vehicles today,… more»
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Matching-Numbers 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 396
Back when I was a student in the mid-1990s, my high school hosted the Class D track-and-field state finals, and we track runners had to help run the event. In a best-case-scenario situation, I ended up showing people where… more»
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Ready For The Road: 1985 Ford Bronco II XLT
If you go to your friendly Ford dealer today, you’ll find that they’re willing to sell you a big Bronco or a little Bronco…just like they would back in 1985. Being that we’re a bunch of classic car fans… more»
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Practical Collector Car? 1984 Chevrolet El Camino
It’s a good day when a car for sale sends me to the books to get the scoop on option availability, because then I get to learn something new and (if I’m lucky) a little obscure. In the case… more»
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36K Mile Survivor? 1946 Ford Pickup
If you’re perusing a website devoted to old cars for sale, chances are good that in your mind’s filing cabinet, you have a folder for “ones that got away”; in fact, many of ours would require multiple drawers. One… more»
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47K Miles: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Sedan
Ford really did often have a “Better Idea.” In 1962, they originated the “intermediate” car with their new Fairlane, and while it had a LOT in common with the Falcon, it was just a little bit bigger…the “right size”… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe
We should all strive to care less about what others think and worry about what makes us happy, but on the other hand, can you imagine the unadulterated envy felt by the neighbors when you pulled into the driveway… more»
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One Family Owned: 1959 GMC 100 Pickup
One of the more melancholy aspects of old car ownership is knowing that your classic car (or fleet of them) will eventually be cast to the four winds. That’s not always a bad thing, as getting a car into… more»
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Solid Bumpside: 1972 Ford F-250 Explorer
Several years ago, I found myself approached in a parking lot by a gentleman who asked me if I wanted to trade my 1965 Dart Wagon for a 1972 Ford truck. Although I had no interest in doing so,… more»
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4K Mile 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
There’s a quote ascribed to French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire that “perfect is the enemy of good,” and I think that many twenty-first century sports cars have fallen victim to that mentality. While it would be a lie to say… more»
