Green was the scene in the 1970s, there is no question about it. Green clothes, green appliances, and green cars. This nice looking serene, green 1976 Ford Maverick is in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and it sure looks like it… more»
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Original Owner: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 Short Bed
Those of us who grew up in the dark ages (pre-2000), remember that in the fall of each year the new models would be introduced. No, we didn’t look at them on the internet, we had what were basically… more»
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Chrysler Powered: 1940s Hobart Weldmobile
If you’ve seen one 1940s Hobart Weldmobile you’ve seen them all. Wait, what?! Despite it’s homemade appearance, this 1940s Hobart Weldmobile is a factory piece. No, really. This rare and unusual vehicle is listed on eBay with a buy… more»
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454 V8 Short Bed: 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado
To say that the third-generation Chevy and GMC pickups are hot is like saying that we live in somewhat of a volatile and polarized political world. These are the “it” pickups right now and this 1978 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado is… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1988 Yugo GV
We’ve all heard them, the endless jokes about Yugos: “How do you double the value of a Yugo? Fill it with gas (if it will still hold liquid).” And, “Why don’t Yugos sustain much damage in a front-end collision? The… more»
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$3,000 Swede: 1971 Saab Sonett III
Being Swedish – ok, half Swedish, or my ancestors were on my mom’s side.. wait, what was I talking about again? Oh yeah, being half Swedish I’ve always wondered how I have never owned a Saab. They were such… more»
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$5,000 Cool Cat: 1967 Mercury Cougar
It’s still hard to believe that Mercury is gone. I mean the car company, not the planet. They weathered many storms, downturns, recessions, and depressions and they sure churned out some great cars, not the least of which would… more»
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All Original: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
We have seen the words “all original” many times in the past – it often comes right before a seller goes on to list new paint, new upholstery, fresh engine rebuild, etc. The seller of this beautiful 1962 Oldsmobile… more»
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12,575 Miles: 1961 Mercury Comet
“Orignally a collectors barn find out of Ohio”, this 1961 Mercury Comet is one unbelievable car. Most of us dream about finding a car with ultra low miles on it and this is it. The seller has it posted… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1951 Nash Statesman Super
Statesman. That’s such an impressive name, or it was in past eras. I don’t know how or why anyone would want to get into politics today, but times were different in the years following WWII. This is, I believe,… more»
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Last Driven in 1992: 1960 Jeep FC-150
These are tough trucks anyway but for this one you had better get a tetanus shot. This 1960 Jeep FC-150 is located in Buckeye, Arizona where I should have moved after high school (not bitter). The seller has it… more»
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100% Rust Free: 1979 Dodge Power Wagon
The words “rust free” and 1970s Dodge vehicles don’t go together in my skull. Probably because I grew up with 1970s Dodges and none of them were rust free, and they were only a decade old when I had… more»
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Head-Scratcher: 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
This may be another case of someone trying to sell a vehicle that they may not really want to sell. I’m not sure, of course, and maybe the seller really does think this 1973 Lincoln Continental Mark IV is… more»
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Foregone Conclusion: 1981 Renault 4 F6
“It’s like those French have a different word for everything”, to quote a famous Steve Martin comedy bit. This Renault 4 F6 van, or fourgonnette, is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,399 and it’s located in Maurertown,… more»
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Blue Plate Classic: 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout
The 1970s and AMC go together for me like no other decade and car combo. This classic 1970s car, a 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout, is on Craigslist in Atascadero, California with an asking price of $2,000. Thanks to Pat L…. more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1972 Suzuki Jimny LJ10
I don’t know why it is that tall people like small vehicles and short people like big vehicles? Is that some sort of Freudian thing? Inquiring minds want to know. In any case, it’s fairly well known that I love… more»
