By the late ’80s, most Oldsmobiles were virtual carbon copies of their Buick counterparts. Even Chevy Chase mentions spotting an “Oldsmobuick” in the detective movie Fletch. Olds buyers of the day generally sported gray or blue hair, kept a… more»
About Todd Fitch
Just a good old boy, never meanin' no harm. A fan of nearly all things automotive from '20s Packards to Formula 1. As a self-taught mechanic, I've made plenty of mistakes, but I try to do *something* better every time I walk into the garage. Interesting cars I've owned include my first car, a German-built 1973 Mercury Capri, a string of GMs large and small, an '84 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo, '91 Nissan Sentra SE-R, '66 Dodge Coronet, the '89 Mustang LX 5.0 I bought new in '88 and still own, and my two current project cars: a 1972 BMW 2002 tii and a 1981 Imperial.
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Five-Speed Stroker! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
Back in black and ready to kick some asphalt, this overhauled 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe needs nothing except a new owner with the guts to fast-pedal this overpowered memory machine. The nicely built beauty in Epping, New… more»
Fire Sale! 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck
Small towns and remote or budget-minded facilities that needed mobile firefighting capabilities in the late ’50s may have considered this 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck, which could be equipped for a variety of firefighting configurations. This specimen in… more»
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Super Rare Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty
Pontiac performance began well before the vaunted 1964 GTO, and key evidence rests in this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty. The 1 of 162 special-order unit wears an aluminum hood, front and rear bumpers, and inner and outer fenders,… more»
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Updated Hauler! 1968 Datsun 510 Wagon
Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»
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18,000 Miles! 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
As America emerged from the dark days of the mid-’70s to mid-’80s when V8s struggled to surpass 150 HP, Ford’s 5.0L V8 Mustang emerged as a serious affordable performer. Lightweights like this 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 two-door sedan… more»
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Original 400 Four-Speed 1972 Pontiac GTO
Deep Cardinal Red paint in the setting desert sun sets off this shiny 1972 Pontiac GTO. The Phoenix Arizona classic comes to market here on eBay, where the seller says the “jump in and go driver” enjoyed garage storage…. more»
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Classy and Rowdy! 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Before Jeep’s Wagoneer, leather in an SUV came in the form of work gloves or a saddle thrown in the back. You might say Jeep predicted the future of the luxury SUV, offering leather, power seats and windows and… more»
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Bellissimo Blu Sera 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Ferrari’s 250 motorcars from the 1960s need no introduction, and enthusiasts beholding one in the flesh may wisely carry an appropriately high thread-count handkerchief. Drooling in public is generally frowned upon among the upper crust. After pleasing owners on… more»
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Pop-up Porsche! Camper-converted Porsche 924
Nothing beats an open-air breakfast after spending a night in your camper-converted Porsche. Uh, what? That’s right, perhaps born from pure proximity and liters of Hofbräu Dunkel, this (unknown year) Porsche 924 wears a folding rooftop tent. Its hatchback… more»
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Custom-Built 1965 GMC 3500 Camper
These 1960-65 GMC and Chevrolet pickups enjoy a loyal following in the world of custom vehicles, and what’s more custom than a home-made camper version? This 1965 GMC 3500 rolls on a 183 inch wheelbase, and the reportedly home-made… more»
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Twin V16 Power: 1931 Garwood Miss America VIII
There’s nothing like a relaxing day on the water, until something like this unmuffled twin V16 powerboat roars by, tearing a hole in time and space. Garfield “Gar” Wood built this 1931 Garwood Miss America VIII 30 ft motor… more»
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1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis
Tri-tone paint right from the 1956 brochure makes this 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis Hard Top stand out in a crowd, and a first-generation hemi’ V8 backs up that style with performance. This Rapid City, South Dakota… more»
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1 of 12?! 1985 Henderson Machiavelli Max
Inquire about a Henderson Machiavelli Max and the seller’s introduction will probably include the phrase, “It’s not a kit car!” Indeed, Henderson Motors Corporation built these Ferrari-ish sports cars in Key Biscayne, Florida as turn-key approximations of the contemporary… more»
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1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Sport Sedan
Oldsmobile’s entry-level cruiser came with plenty of style, and this 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Sport Sedan comes “ready to drive and enjoy,” according to the listing here on eBay. The Rockville Centre, New York classic enjoyed seller-described “careful”… more»
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455 cid Four-Speed! 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Gleaming Saturn Gold paint, white stripes, and a snorkel hood put all eyes on this 1971 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30. That’s just the beginning of attention-grabbing details on the Somers, Connecticut classic. A hot 455 V8 and four-speed manual transmission… more»
