The Karmann Ghia was the sports car equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was only the second auto to be produced by VW and had a 20-year run from 1955 to 1974 (1957-74 for convertibles). Designated the Type 14… more»
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Carport Find: Estate Sale 1964 Dodge Dart
In 1961-62, Dodge’s entry into the new compact car space was the Lancer, a badge-engineered version of the Plymouth Valiant. For whatever reason, the car wasn’t popular and sold in far fewer numbers than its Mopar cousin. So, when… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
In Alfa Romeo circles, the Spider Veloce is one of the brand’s most coveted models. It was produced across four generations (or series) from 1966 to 1994. The seller has a pair of nearly identical twins from 1977 and… more»
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Low Mile 440: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates, established just before World War II and in production through 1996. If you wanted a big, luxurious automobile, the New Yorker was your top choice unless you sprung for an… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Some of the more noticeable changes came in 1978 when rubberized bumper covers were added fore and aft. That would also be a record (or near record)… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
In the late 1960s, U.S. automakers saw another market developing for muscle cars – the compact. Because they were lighter in weight, you could make quite a stir using smaller engines that insurance companies might look on more favorably…. more»
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Woodie Wagon Survivor? 1953 Mercury Monterey
Wood-bodied wagons had gotten too expensive to produce (and for buyers to maintain), so most of Detroit stopped building them around 1950. For Mercury, the last true “woodie” was assembled in 1951, so this 1953 Monterey 3-seat wagon sports… more»
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Pre-War German Build: 1938 Ford Eifel
Ford Germany (aka Ford-Werke GmbH) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. One of its products was the Ford Eifel which was produced between 1935 and 1940. It was never imported into the U.S., and the car fell victim to the… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The “S” (which stands for Sports) model was added to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup in 1968. It was sandwiched between the standard Cutlass and the Cutlass Supreme, and its fastback styling lent itself to the 4-4-2 (or 442) muscle… more»
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Right Hand Drive: 2000 Nissan March/Micra
Before entering the “Kei” market, the March/Micra was the smallest car built by Nissan Motors. It has been in production for nearly 45 years, but it has never been exported to the U.S. So how the seller’s example ended… more»
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Lake Buggy: Weird 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet produced 3.8 million Cavalier-branded automobiles between 1982 and 1993. But none of them had a body made of wood. This one-of-a-kind oddball is based on a 1985 edition of the Cavalier, of which nearly 384,000 were assembled. We… more»
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Same Owner Since ’59: 1956 Chevrolet 150
Chevrolet was on fire in the mid-1950s when they rolled out a new design that would later be referred to as the “Tri-Fives”. The 150 was the entry-level model, followed by the 210 and Bel Air. Sales were swift,… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
From 1995 to 2003, the Oldsmobile Aurora was a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It would later supersede both the Toronado and Ninety-Eight in the lineup. Two generations were in production, resulting in sales of more than 213,000 units. This beautiful… more»
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Same Owner 50+ Years: 1966 Lotus Elan S3
The Lotus Elan S3 was produced in England from 1966 to 1968. It replaced the S2 and was itself replaced by the S4. Exports to the U.S. were likely scarce but perhaps aided by the British TV series The… more»
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1 of 73: 1988 Avanti II Convertible
When Studebaker ceased U.S. auto production in late 1963 (1964 model year), the innovative Avanti went with it after less than 5,000 units. Two Studebaker dealers didn’t want that to happen and continued the car forward as the Avanti… more»
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Family Member For Sale: 1965 Studebaker Commander
The Studebaker Commander was one of the last remaining models that the company sold when it decided to fold up shop in 1966. U.S.-based production had ceased two years earlier and was focused on Canada and using powerplants provided… more»
