When this 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne in Grand Junction, Colorado came along, Ford was still producing the smaller platform Bronco, and this Cheyenne model Blazer was about the fanciest, most comfortable SUV on the market. Offered as a one-owner survivor… more»
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1 Of 56! 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 4-Speed Convertible
It takes a special breed of fun-loving patriot to order up a flashy Cougar convertible with the sporty XR7 package, plenty of power options, and a four-speed stick-shift. Dealers love buyers with a bank account big enough to indulge… more»
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Texas Cruiser! 1963 Oldsmobile Fiesta Wagon
Call me an amateur but I couldn’t identify this car from the side or rear. Beyond 50 feet I’d have to see the front clip to recognize it as an Oldsmobile, and that rarity leads to great conversations in… more»
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1 of 60! 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition
Considering its power sunroof, power brakes, power seats, power trunk release, powerful 455 cid engine, and the power of the “Hurst” name, it might seem amazing that this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition in Shelby, North Carolina… more»
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Ruthless Monarch! 1977 Mercury 351W & 4-Speed
Auto enthusiasts proclaim “That’s one bad Mercury Monarch!” about as often as you hear “Excuse me, would you care to join the Pope for tea?” This 1977 Mercury Monarch in Ripon, Wisconsin is truly bad… in a good way…. more»
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Rusty Torque Monster! 1970 Buick GS 455
Were this car in good running and driving shape (which it is not), it could easily be mistaken for a gutless overweight dinosaur, but nothing could be further from the truth. Buick engineered the 455 cid V8 to “Light… more»
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The Other Spider – 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider
FIAT’s 124 Spider likely ranks as the most recognizable American FIAT, making this 1973 FIAT 850 Sport Spider in Goleta, California a more interesting and unusual find. The economical rear-engine 850 came to America as a coupe or Spider… more»
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Barely Modified! 1957 Chevrolet 150 Two-Door Sedan
Arizona and New Mexico top the list for unrestored classic cars with minimal rust. Hot dry air and infrequent rain go a long way to preserving steel. Plastic and rubber parts may distort and disintegrate in the brutal heat,… more»
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1 of 54! 1984 Renault GTA Alpine V6 GT
Wearing classic ’80s monochrome white, this 1984 Renault GTA Alpine V6 GT may represent the ultimate specimen on the planet, a claim easier to quantify than most considering only 54 were built. This 17,500 mile time capsule in Miami,… more»
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Power Wagon! 440 cid 1967 Dodge Coronet
This 1967 Dodge Coronet wagon in West Fargo, North Dakota likely began life with the new-for-1967 “LA” V8 displacing 318 cubic inches. Today its motivation comes from a warmed-over 440 cid V8, transforming it into a straight-line beast that… more»
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Barn-Find Family Hauler! 1971 Buick Wagon
At 227 inches, the 1971 Buick Estate Wagon would win a length-off vs. a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban by three inches! This particular specimen in Afton, Wyoming still shows its barn dust, and seeks a new owner with an auction… more»
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Accent On You! 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88
Oldsmobile’s sales brochure for 1957 proclaimed “the car that puts the accent on You!” referencing the colored accent stripe separating the two-tone body colors, and also placing an accent on the word coupé, because nothing calls Paris to mind… more»
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Unbelievably Original! 1967 Plymouth GTX
Original paint, original interior, original 440 cid V8, never seen rain or snow, mileage under 20,000. Never touched by water even for a wash. Whoa! This gleaming 1967 Plymouth GTX in the American Midwest offers few nits to be… more»
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Prairie Schooner! 1967 Chrysler Imperial Convertible
After emerging from 25 years of slumber, this Oklahoma City, Oklahoma classic seeks a new owner with a No Reserve auction here on eBay. Though not an exact twin, this car certainly calls to mind the 1965 Chrysler 300 from… more»
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Two-Car Combo! 1970 Dodge Superbee and Coronet
Fans of Mopar muscle, run-on sentences, and bad spelling look no further! Only fewer words and the ridiculous use of ALL CAPS would score more points on the Why-Bother-o-Meter. All that aside, this two-car package deal could work out… more»
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Petty Blue Four-Speed! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Pictures of this 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 four-speed in Sherburne, New York depict flow-through ventilation of many panels due to rust… the kind that triggers head-shaking or a sympathetic sigh. Lively bidding here on eBay has driven the market… more»
