Maserati launched the Merak to give buyers a less expensive alternative to its V8- powered Bora. While the Bora rang in at over $29k when new, opting for the Merak cost only $20k. Of course, that came at the… more»
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No Reserve 1928 Ford Model A Phaeton
If Ford’s Model T supercharged human progress, the Model A made that progress more comfortable. Introduced in late 1927, and representing the second go-’round of the Model A designation (the first was in 1903), Henry Ford’s new car was… more»
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Italian V8 Four-Seater: 1971 Maserati Indy
It’s 1969, and you are shopping for a Maserati of the grand touring persuasion. The options are prolific. The six-cylinder Mistral, or its sister, the Sebring? In the eight-cylinder category – the Ghibli, the Mexico, or – fresh to… more»
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Fun in the Sun: 1970 Citroen Mehari Project
Let’s see, how many beach cars can we name? The Mini Moke, Fiat Jolly, maybe the VW Thing, Meyers Manx… then the weird ones, like the Honda Vamos and today’s special – the Citroën Mehari. Find this beachy project… more»
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Onetime Glamour Puss: 1950 Nash Rambler Convertible Landau
Humble in every way, this Nash Rambler awaits a new owner to bring her back to her glamorous beginnings. Originally conceived as a compact economy car, the 1950 Nash broke new ground, offering a lush list of standard equipment…. more»
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Mario Andretti Edition! 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT
Never mind that Alfa’s Mario Andretti editions manifested mostly as a trim package: this is one very clean Alfetta. Offered here on craigslist for $23,500 is a 1977 Alfetta GT, located in Orange County, California. Alfa had a habit… more»
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Tiny Woody: 1967 Morris Mini Traveller MKII
A Mini is endearing enough, whether from the Austin or Morris divisions of BMC. But the Mini woody estate – either Clubman or Traveller – layers rarity into the mix, and now you have a real headturner. While American… more»
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Mid-Engine Magic: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0 Liter
When the 914 arrived in showrooms, Porsche fans were not impressed, but the rest of the car-buying public proved eager to put the new sports car into garages all over the country. In fact, the 914 substantially outsold the… more»
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High Mileage Hot Hatch: 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
A replacement for the VW Beetle was on the horizon as early as the mid-1950s. Numerous prototypes were built, though none ever matriculated beyond internally assigned numbers like EA47 or EA97. Each was deemed to fall short of the… more»
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Restored at Maranello: 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider
As we tick toward the headline auctions that launch the year, Araknid78 inspires us with a host of tips featuring once-in-a-lifetime cars. So it is that we contemplate this 1967 Dino 206 S – one of 18 produced, and… more»
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Late 1960s Jarvis Clark JDT 426 Articulated Underground Hauler
You can’t just send any old truck into a mine. The right vehicle is narrow and maneuverable – preferably articulated – with a low-profile bed and a ton of power. Good traction, a high “heap” (load) capacity, and fast… more»
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Authentic Restoration: 1951 Ford F1 Pickup
Ford had no idea that it was kicking off a line of trucks that would become best sellers worldwide for decades when it introduced the F-series in 1948. The F-series was situated on a purpose-built truck frame and offered… more»
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Rare 1963 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato 3C
Lancia’s many models were each destined for a particular niche in the marketplace. Early cars – such as the Lambda – were innovative ground-breakers. The Appia was an economy car, a people-mover. The Aurelia – like the Astura before… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1953 Siata 208S Motto Spider
Can I get a deal because this coachbuilder isn’t … Zagato? or Vignale? or Pinanfarina? Probably not! Though he isn’t a household name, Rocco Motto’s creations are every bit as desirable as his more famous peers. Motto founded his… more»
Tee Time: Vintage Harley-Davidson Golf Cart
Once upon a time, Harley-Davidson made all kinds of things. Of course, motorcycles were its mainstay, but the company also manufactured delivery vehicles, an in-town car (Utilicar), mower motors, drone motors, and… golf carts. Listed on eBay is this… more»
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Flair Bird Anniversary Edition: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Shepherding the Thunderbird through the ages, Ford followed the time-tested method of celebrating model anniversaries: trim, color, and limited production. That’s what the Special Landau coupe was all about. It offered Emberglo paint and accents, parchment interior and padded… more»
