More than any American car, the Corvette leads people to assume that owners buy them to make a statement. Opinions on what that statement is, however, vary from “mid-life crisis” to “toy I always wanted” to “accessory that attracts… more»
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71 Tons of Docs! 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
The Internet tells us commas can save lives, and the listing for this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T here on eBay includes some non life-threatening stream-of-consciousness text including “71 Tons of documentation.” Of course even “tons of documentation” would be… more»
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Barn find Boat! 1958 Chris-Craft Sedan Cruiser
Unlike some barn find sedans covered here, this one not only looks like its never been underwater, but it floats! The 1958 Chris Craft Sedan Cruiser emerges after 35 years of indoor storage. Partially refurbished at that time, some… more»
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V8 Driver! 1947 Mercury Eight Coupe
Before complaining about the clear-coated patina on this Merc’, note the soap bubbles; this shine is purely from water! The 1947 Mercury Sedan Coupe in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina features an original-looking flathead V8, and it runs and drives!… more»
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No Reserve Convertible! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s hard to make a C2 or “mid-year” Corvette look bad, and even in its rough condition this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible in Rochester, New York shows promise. After receiving some love some two decades ago, the restoration effort… more»
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Tidy Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
Classic Mercedes-Benz convertibles enjoy ever-rising values, and this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL outside Bowling Green, Kentucky looks original and well-kept. The concave contour of the removable hard top led to the cars being known as the “pagoda” for their resemblance… more»
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True Hemi Car! 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T Roller
Just when you think every hemi’ powered Mopar from the classic muscle car era has to have been found and restored, something like this pops up! The 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T in London, Kentucky lost its original motor and… more»
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Updated Classic! 1971 BMW 2002
Fed up with modern cars that perform well while numbing the driving experience with technology, sound-deadening, and other distractions? This shiny orange two-door sedan promises to reconnect you (or connect you for the first time) with the visceral thrills… more»
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Red Leather Brougham! 1978 Chrysler New Yorker
Soon before similar dinosaurs vanished from the Earth, this 1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham represented “traditional” luxury including some good and bad elements that accompany that moniker. Finding a more perfect specimen that you could enjoy driving would be… more»
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11,400 Miles! 1972 Ford Cortina 2000 Estate
Named after Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo, the “Italian supermodel of ski resorts” according to LonelyPlanet, Ford’s Cortina enjoyed decades of success in Europe and elsewhere. This 1972 Ford Cortina 2000 Estate hails from the Mark III years, the Cortina’s third… more»
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Blown Propane 428! 1968 Ford F100
When the driver of this former magazine feature truck says they’re going to “hit the gas,” they mean it! As if a supercharged 428 isn’t interesting enough in a 1968 Ford F100, this one runs on propane, good old… more»
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Original 371! 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88
After a long hiatus in barn-bound purgatory, this “find” enjoys a second life and comes to market as a functional daily driver. The 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 outside Denver, Colorado features its original 371 Rocket V8, and the seller… more»
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Loaded 51k Mile 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Substantially untouched since its acquisition in 1979, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Carbondale, Illinois may need a thorough mechanical going-through, but mostly looks like a ten year-old car with 51,000 miles on the clock. Sadly the power headlight covers… more»
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Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe
After serving one family since World War II, this 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe in Lutz, Florida comes to market in non-running condition, but the seller reports the starter turns the motor even though it does not fire. With… more»
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Gold Standard – 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
All-new for 1993, the Lincoln Mark VIII improved on the 1984-1992 Mark VII in many ways, and served as the launching point for the 32V DOHC 4.6L Intech V8. This 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII in Fraser, Michigan shows a… more»
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Fintastic! 1960 Imperial Crown Sedan
Fins of various height and sculpture punctuated the Virgil Exner-designed second generation Imperial from 1957 to 1961, and this 1960 Imperial Crown in Staunton, Missouri (outside St. Louis) wears the most outrageous Imperial fins ever. For 1957, Chrysler established… more»
