The Beach Boys extolled the virtues of Chevrolet’s 409 cubic inch V8 in their 1962 song 409, and this 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport near Eagle, Idaho echos the song lyrics as a genuine “Four-Speed, Dual-Quad, Positraction 409.” A… more»
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Tri-Power 421! 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix
A mere 2500 miles after restoration, this super-clean 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix Sports Coupe in Greensboro, Georgia comes to market here on Hemmings, needing nothing beyond a new owner. Once featured on My Classic Car, the 421 Tri-Power Poncho… more»
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15,913 Miles! 1976 Ford F-250 Highboy
“The ultimate pickup truck” is how a twenty-something mechanic at Castle Shannon Ford described this generation of Ford F-Series to me sometime in the early ’90s. Of course he had one in the parking lot, a completely restored 1978… more»
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Incredible Back-Story! 1952 Ferrari 340 America
The Russian mystic Rasputin met a grisly end in 1916 after being poisoned, shot, beaten, and thrown into an icy river by those who though he exerted undue influence on Russia’s royal family. If he survived, as some believe,… more»
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Monster Motorhome!1980 Grumman 870 RV
“More of a house than an RV,” according to the seller, this 1980 Grumman 870, later known as the Flxible Metro, began life as a city bus, and later morphed into a monster motor home complete with a rooftop… more»
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1 of 400! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
Called “a mirror of the actual future” in this vintage video, the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham offered every possible convenience to buyers with no concern for cost. A list price of over $13,000 equates to more than $125,000 today…. more»
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Parked 37 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/4-Speed
Looking every bit like a 1967 big block car, this ’67-ized 1963 Chevrolet Corvette in Richmond, Virginia may trigger die-hard collectors to click “Next,” but it might mark a nice opportunity for others. Someone who likes the rowdy visual… more»
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Rally-Inspired! 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Zero to 60 in under four seconds… on gravel! That’s the legacy of Ford’s 600+ HP rally-racing Escorts. This consumer-version, a European-built 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo, comes in well under 600 HP, but certainly proved sporty and competent… more»
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GM V8 Power! 1963 Willys Wagon
Today’s SUV offers drivers a commanding view of the road, a roomy, fully-enclosed cabin for passengers and cargo, sturdy good looks, and capable four-wheel drive. The Willy’s Station Wagon offered these handy features as early as 1949, and this… more»
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499 V8/4-Speed! 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
“Car just needs to be put together!” The enthusiastic phrase graces the eBay listing for this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner in Miller Place, New York, and it may well be true. Despite a layer of dust, the blue paint… more»
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Pro-Touring Project! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The phrase “Pro-Touring” is thrown around nearly as often as “iconic,” “rare,” and “patina” when it comes to eye-rolling catch-phrases that people jam into their listings when trying to sell a car. We’ll revisit that shortly, but this 1967… more»
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Midas Touch 4×4! 1977 GMC Vandura
For a single giant weathertight cabin, the full-sized van is hard to beat. Objects like 4×8 foot construction materials and even longer boards go right inside, and you can close and lock the doors to secure your cargo from… more»
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Cruise-Ready 4-Speed! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette shoppers looking for a a running, affordable chrome-bumper (’68 – ’72) C3 might find what they’re looking for in this shiny red example. The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette located outside Kalamazoo, Michigan wears an older re-paint, shows minimal rust… more»
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1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban
Plymouth’s top-shelf wagon for 1972 promised luxury, room for the whole family, and style. Twist the key on this 1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban in San Antonio, Texas, and you could drive “to New York City” according to the… more»
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Drop-Top KR! 1968 Shelby GT500KR
You might say an original, never-restored Shelby in this condition sells itself. Nevertheless, the listing for this 1968 Shelby GT500KR (King of the Road) in Tifton, Georgia includes numerous pictures and a decent description here on Hemmings. Ironically I’m… more»
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Purple ‘Cuda Tribute! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
In Plymouth parlance, there really is a difference between the Barracuda and the ‘Cuda, the latter being the “performance-minded” version, according to 1970’s sales brochures. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda left the factory with light green paint a 318 cid… more»
