If a carmaker can sell a car made of plywood and vinyl, it’s facing a pretty strong market. And so it was with Lloyd, a brand name that Borgward resurrected in 1950 to sell cheap vehicles to customers ready… more»
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Owned by Hal Sperlich? 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
By the time the mid 1970s rolled around, Chrysler was sliding into a financial abyss. With four different CEOs running the company at various points during the decade, a solution wasn’t at hand until the last of those, Lee… more»
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Slightly Mossy: 1934 Chevrolet Master Coupe
Sometimes, a car deserves public acknowledgement for simply being old, belonging to one family, and experiencing no alterations. That’s what we have here: a 1934 Chevrolet Master five-window coupe, barn-kept by the same family since new. Anyone ever worked… more»
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No Reserve! 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
The collectability of Beetles varies widely. Cars made in the 1950s, especially those with oval or split windows are prized. Immediate post-war examples have carved out a special niche – if you can find one. The ’60s cars have… more»
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Long-Term Ownership: 1960 Fiat Abarth Zagato Coupe “Sestriere”
This masterpiece is a result of Carlo Abarth’s obsessive production of high performance, small displacement race cars. But we have others to thank for this gem, including Fiat, who made the chassis and drivetrain; and Zagato, a master in… more»
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Update: Only One in the US? Renault Coupe Cabriolet
UPDATE – This unusual Renault has cropped up yet again, now marked down to $8000 and listed here on facebook Marketplace. T.J. spotted it for us; the car is still hanging around Colorado, now in Franktown. This Renault has… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1966 Volvo 1800S
We can thank Assar Gabrielsson, one of two founders of Volvo, and Chevy’s Corvette for bringing us the P1800 and its variants. Like his peers, Gabrielsson attended auto shows worldwide when new models were introduced. Ideas flew easily across… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
The roots of the Alfa Romeo Spider stretch back into the 1950s (or even before that, if you’re picky), when the Giulietta was introduced. As the Giulietta gave way to the Giulia, and finally the Spider, the unifying theme… more»
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Former Arizonian: 1993 Toyota FZJ80 Land Cruiser
Is the Toyota Land Cruiser the toughest road-going vehicle ever made? More than 10 million copies have been sold since the model was introduced in 1951, so someone thinks so! This 1993 FZJ80 is offered here on craigslist for… more»
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Meticulously Maintained: 1985 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
The first of Ferrari’s family of 308 cars arrived in 1975 and continued in one form or another through 1985. The model advanced Ferrari’s appeal downstream, allowing the company to address a less-than-elite population. The aim at a broader… more»
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Needs Lovin’: 1958 Oldsmobile 98
This majestic sedan was the top-flight offering from Oldsmobile, situated on the company’s longest wheelbase, and saturated with design and convenience features. The 98 hopped from generation to generation with multiple restyles, but Harley Earl’s penmanship seeps from every… more»
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Selling Collection: 1983 Toyota Celica GT Notchback
No question the Toyota Celica has plenty of fans, and for good reason. But how should we view third-generation cars – as collectibles, or commuters? This low-mileage 1983 Toyota Celica GT notchback is being sold along with its stablemates… more»
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One of Few: 1974 Fiat 130 Familiare
Gianni Agnelli inherited management of Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili Torino, which we know as Fiat, in 1963 when he was in his mid-forties. Fiat had been founded by a consortium including Gianni’s grandfather Giovanni in 1899, producing its first… more»
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Rare Conversion: 1989 Ferrari F40 “Competizione”
Only 1315 F40s were made – and that was three times the production Enzo had anticipated. Nineteen of these were modified to competizione specifications by Ferrari’s preferred race engineering firm, Michelotto (Padova, IT). Another handful were converted by privateers…. more»
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Awaiting Restoration: 1917 Overland 85-6 Five-Passenger Touring
For a second time in less than two years, this graceful but unrestored 1917 Overland 85-6 touring car is looking for a new home. It surfaced here on Hemmings in January 2024, when it sold for $2500 after decades… more»
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Italian Wagon: 1952 Fiat 500C Giardiniera Belvedere
Fiat’s Topolino was a minor miracle for a country recovering from WWII. Continuing in production after the war from its launch in the mid 1930s, the family-friendly “little mouse” gave its buyers weather protection above and beyond a scooter… more»
