The Marlin was a short-lived personal luxury car based at first on the Rambler Classic. A cross between the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Charger, it was produced from 1965 to 1967 (the latter year being based on the larger… more»
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One of 1,200! 1970 Buick Wildcat Convertible
There was a time when all the domestic auto manufacturers got in on the full-size performance game. While some entries were basically just big muscle cars, others, such as this 1970 Buick Wildcat convertible, were refined, big muscle cars…. more»
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Ready To Drive: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
For model year 1954, Ford decided to add a little show car razzle-dazzle to the showroom by introducing the Skyliner. a 2-door hardtop that featured a tinted acrylic glass panel in the front section of the roof above the… more»
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Very Nice Tribute: 1974 Austin Mini Cooper S
For a long time, I thought I was going to buy an original Austin Mini Cooper, but that’s probably never going to happen. Still, I should have bought that $800 Countryman that just needed its wood refinished. What we… more»
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Turbocharged Tribute: 1977 Pinto Pangra
UPDATE – Firemedic2714 just let us know that the seller has reduced their asking price on this oddball Pinto! There wasn’t a lot special about the 1971 to 1980 Ford Pinto – until Huntington Ford in Arcadia, California, created… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1971 Yamaha XS650 XS-1B
It would be hard to miss this bright yellow Yamaha parked at a vintage motorcycle show. Although I think it would look better in our garage, now that I think about it. Appearing to have been extensively restored to… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1970 AMC AMX 390
Buying a vintage car online without seeing it in person first is sometimes a risky venture, but it’s less of a gamble when a seller provides a large number of photos that show every view of the car, including… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of Volkswagen Things
The VW Thing or Type 181 was originally developed in the 1960s for use by the West German military, but also found its way into civilian consumption in the 1970s. Dubbed the “Thing” for the U.S. market, about 25,000… more»
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One Family Owned: 1991 Cadillac Allante
How is it that some cars with a reputation for unloved or overpriced can survive for years in the care of one owner or family, seeming providing decades of dutiful service? There are Cadillac Allantes in junkyards all over… more»
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78K Original Miles: 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
One of my favorite expressions tied to tinkering with old vehicles is “You’re buying the seller, not the car.” This has proven itself true time and again, especially as it relates to how a car or truck has been… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 4-Door Hardtop
The modern vehicle manufacturing industry is a flawed environment. Companies seem unwilling to push the boundaries with interior trim colors, and emotive model names appear to be almost a thing of the past. I mean, how hard is it… more»
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Much Rebuilt: 1964 Ford Ranchero
Let’s put one fact on the table right up front: this Ranchero-in-progress is a six-cylinder. But the longer I look at cars, the less I feel like every car has to pump out maximum horsepower from a big V8…. more»
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Rock Solid Project: 1970 Ford Country Squire
The lack of new domestic alternatives has left Station Wagon buyers with the choice between purchasing an import or delving into the classic world to find a local alternative. The result is that classic Wagons have generally enjoyed climbing… more»
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1974 International Travelette 200 Camper Special
I originally thought this dark color was optional woodgrain, but I would have bet anything that this truck was Mayan Mist with Burnished Gold Metallic, as seen on page 8 of this brochure. The seller lists the exterior color… more»
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One Owner Rig: 1991 Ford F-250 Lariat
The appeal of an original owner vehicle cannot be denied. When you find one, assuming it’s still being driven or otherwise maintained, it can feel like you’re getting an extra dose of insight into its history that doesn’t always… more»
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Low Mileage Brougham: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix
One of the most storied domestic automotive models was Pontiac’s Grand Prix. And when I think or hear the name “Grand Prix”, my mind immediately goes to the downsized ’69 edition. It and its near identical ’70 model are… more»
