Canada got the jump on us here in the US, getting the Mercury Bobcat a year before we did, in 1974. This 1979 Mercury Bobcat would have been old news north of the border by 1975 when we got… more»
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$1,500 302 V8 Project: 1974 Mercury Comet GT
A car like this 1974 Mercury Comet GT is a bit of a mystery now, or at least it is for me. I have to wonder how many people would take a Mercury Comet GT over a Ford Maverick… more»
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$1,500 Hatchback: 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza
Never seen snow! Ok, I’ve used that one before, sorry. The owner of this 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza says that it’s as “straight as an arrow,” and it sure looks like it is. This l’il red hatchback can be found… more»
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Not Mary Kay: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado
I’m generally not one to shy away from a pink shirt, a pink tie, a pink panther, or a pink car. I’m confident enough to not care what anyone else thinks about my wardrobe or my vehicles – that… more»
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Plaid Packmule: 1979 Champion Trans-Van
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who had a pair of plaid pants the same color as this 1979 Champion Trans-Van. Ha, I thought so, quite a few of you. I don’t know if AMXBrian… more»
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Right In-Between: 1971 AMC Gremlin
Certainly one of the most unique car shapes of all time was the AMC Gremlin. It’s hard to mistake the profile of this 1971 AMC Gremlin as being anything else. This example is posted on Craigslist, or here on the… more»
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4-Speed For $4,000: 1978 Mercury Monarch
I don’t know if anyone has ever called a 1978 Mercury Monarch a “hot rod”, but this one has a 4-speed manual transmission which at least gives it a tiny step in that direction. This one is found on… more»
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Huge Hauler: 1973 International Travelall
Like the archetypal drawing of a house that a child would do, that’s what I used to think of when I saw a fourth-generation I-H like this 1973 International Travelall. In my old age, I’ve changed 180 degrees on that… more»
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Sweet Oil-Burner: 1984 Mazda B2200 Diesel
I’m going to be known as the small truck guy before too long, if it isn’t already too late. Here’s another little gem, or without too much work it could be a gem. It’s a 1984 Mazda B2200 diesel… more»
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5 Pounds Of Metal Flake: 1950 Dodge Coronet
I haven’t seen a car this sparkly in quite a while, maybe since the 1970s when heavy metal flake was a thing. I wouldn’t have expected to see it on a 1950 Dodge Coronet, but I like it! This… more»
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44 MPG: 1981 Datsun 720 King Cab Diesel
Here’s another in the seemingly endless supply of nice, somewhat-vintage Japanese pickups for sale. This 1981 Datsun 720 Diesel King Cab is listed on eBay and by the time you see this I’m sure that it’ll have met its… more»
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T-Tops and 4-Speed: 1978 Dodge Aspen
As a replacement for the Dart/Valiant/Duster, the Aspen and Volaré don’t seem to be as popular with collectors. This 1978 Dodge Aspen has a couple of nice and somewhat unusual features which sets it apart from the herd. This one… more»
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327 V8 and AC: 1959 Rambler Ambassador
This big Rambler was made even bigger with a factory Continental Kit. I could personally do without that option but this is one interesting project car. It’s a 1959 Rambler Ambassador and it’s listed on eBay with a $3,750 buy… more»
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Glass Houses: 1980 Chevrolet Chevette
“Not much to describe as there isn’t much to a Chevette.” That’s how the seller of this good-looking 1980 Chevrolet Chevette describes it. This example is located in Suffolk, Virginia and it can be found on Craigslist, or go… more»
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Bring 8 Friends: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Wagon
Wagons are hotter’n (insert un-pc phrase here) right now. This 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II Wagon is one hot wagon, even the eBay bids are hot with over $9,200 being thrown down so far on it and the reserve isn’t… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
This car wasn’t found in a barn or a garage and it isn’t original, but it sure looks like a nice example of a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda. There is no reserve on this eBay auction and the current bid… more»
