Though at least one sale removed from reliable first-hand history, this 1967 Ford Galaxie XL Convertible appears to be in fairly solid shape. Offered here on eBay with a price of $8,000 or best offer, this black beauty never… more»
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New York Barn Find: 1969 Road Runner
Today, the highest horsepower variant of a given car often comes with the highest price tag. Along with the “big motor,” we expect leather seats, air conditioning, touch-screen navigation, and Bluetooth–so we can find out what our spouse needs… more»
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Ex-Marine 1985 HMMWV “Humvee” H1 Slant Back
Before the civilian “Hummer,” there was the M998 Series High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV, pronounced “HumVee”). This particular 1985 HMMWV served the Marines for some time before entering civilian service. Currently located in Lompoc, California this early Humvee… more»
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Garage Find! 1971 Oldsmobile 442
Titles are not required in Georgia for vehicles 1985 or older. This 1971 Oldsmobile 442, sold in Georgia and currently located in Lumberton, North Carolina, does not come with a title. While this may trigger many potential buyers to… more»
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Boat-Tailed Garage Find! 1972 Buick Riviera
When Buick introduced this “Boat Tail” Riviera in 1971, Bill Mitchell wanted “a classic,” and the polarizing design guaranteed a unique style that some people love and some hate. One thing’s for certain; these cars are never mistaken for… more»
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Arrive in Style! 1957 Chevrolet Custom Limousine
After investing more than $80,000 into this custom 1957 Chevrolet limousine, the sellers have listed it here on eBay with a $35,000 reserve. One could debate whether this conversion should have been done or not but here it is,… more»
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Parked Since ’64! Dusty 1939 Plymouth Business Coupe
Thanks to Paul B. who found this 1939 Plymouth Coupe located in Westfield, Massachusetts and listed here on Western Massachusetts craigslist. I drove a 1940 Plymouth to Senior Prom about 20 years after this one rolled into a barn… more»
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Low-Budget Baby Lincoln: 1950 Lincoln EL
While probably *not* destined for a stunning factory restoration, this 1950 Lincoln EL sedan could easily become an upscale ’50 Mercury-style low-rider, and in-fact numerous such examples exist. It would also make a stunning “wedding car” in tuxedo black… more»
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No Mice or Stink! 1972 Buick GS 455 Barn Find
This Buick may not look like much if the Dodge Charger Daytona (big wing, funny nose, and “look at me” stripes) is your idea of the quintessential muscle car, but Buick preferred to walk softly and carry a big… more»
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Like New 1979 Ford Mustang 5.0
Behold a car that may well be decorating a Ford showroom in the Fall of 1978, stirring up excitement among the sales staff with its all-new design and nifty “5.0” badges. The Pinto-based Mustang II had served its purpose… more»
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’90s Muscle: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
Unlike Australians, who demand and value fast sedans as equal or superior to two-doors, most Americans automatically demote four-doors to “OK” status no matter their potency. One exception is the 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala SS. For one thing, there is… more»
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Back To The 70s! Custom 1965 Corvette
Dial the Wayback Machine to 1974 or thereabouts. This authentic ’70s masterpiece began life as a 1965 Corvette convertible, then sometime in the early ’70s took a hard right turn into Awesomeland with this wild custom paint job, flared… more»
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On Blocks Since ’85! 1956 Continental Derham
Is it redundant to put a Continental Kit on a Continental? Of course not! Lincoln’s Continental popularized the rear-mounted spare tire as a tasteful style element of the car’s posterior. So, while the 1956 and 1957 Continentals are not… more»
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Four-Door Mustang: 1984 Ford LTD LX 5.0 HO
Shortly after high school my buddies and I met some girls from the next town down the road, which seemed remarkably exotic for rural Pennsylvania. One of them, Amy, drove her folks’ shiny ‘83 chisel-nose Cutlass, and it was… more»
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1971 Ford Galaxie 500 “P” code 429 Interceptor
Before tearing up the highways in black Trans Ams, Burt Reynolds piloted a 429-powered 1971 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan as the Arkansas moonshine-runner Gator McKlusky in the 1973 movie “White Lightning.” This car, aside from not being brown or… more»
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Solid Gold Classic! 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V
This artistic collection of rectangles, otherwise known as a 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark V, weighs in at nearly 4700 lb of golden glimmer. While seemingly absurd, that portly-sounding number falls within 100 lb of a 2006 BMW 750Li or… more»
