How does an American RV maker figure in the creation of a Japanese SUV? When it’s Winnebago, asked by a Wisconsin dealer to alter the Toyota Hilux pickup to make a hunting rig for its customers. Toyota’s mistake –… more»
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Amazing Interior! 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
I love it when a 19-foot-long car that weighs almost 2.5 tons is touted as having “significantly improved gas mileage” over the previous year. The mid-1970s were a different time in the auto industry with many regulations being required… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Riviera
When a seller describes his car as a stunning museum-quality piece and then follows this proclamation up by calling it probably the nicest example in the country, perhaps unfairly I often get skeptical, with my thoughts going into the… more»
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27k Mile Survivor? 1979 Lincoln Continental
The Continental was one of Lincoln’s most popular automobiles, offered on and off between 1940 and 2020. It competed head-to-head with the Cadillac de Ville for much of that time. One of the slower-selling versions was the 2-door hardtop,… more»
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350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre joined the Buick lineup in 1959 and stayed around into the 21st Century. It was positioned as an entry-level full-size car and gateway to fancier products like the Electra 225. It was the Chevy Impala of Buicks,… more»
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44k Miles: Two-Tone 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Ford restyled its cars in 1955 and applied the Victoria nameplate to its hardtops as being top-of-the-line. You could go one step further with the Crown Victoria which added the largest chrome bar that traversed the C-pillars and across… more»
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Project Exotic: 1988 Lotus Esprit Commemorative Edition
The chance to get into a desirable sports car for far less than the going rate is always going to raise eyebrows. If you want to snag a performance icon for a fraction of the price, you’re going to… more»
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One of One: 1955 Abarth 208A Spyder by Boano
Singular cars are so desirable today that we cannot imagine why some didn’t sell thousands of copies. So it is with this little jewel, one of Abarth’s creations made in partnership with Felice Mario Boano. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti… more»
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V8 Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
One of the challenges facing many enthusiasts is locating a genuine survivor that is rock-solid and has no urgent needs. Newer candidates are typically a better bet, but that isn’t always the case. However, this 1990 Ford Mustang LX… more»
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Unrestored Woodie: 1964 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. Beginning with the “woodie” wagons in 1950, the name carried on after the company shifted to metal-bodied transports. The last time the name was used was… more»
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100 Years Old! 1924 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
The Silver Ghost was an opulent automobile built by Rolls-Royce largely between 1921 and 1926. And – contrary to what you might think – it was not produced in the U.K. These later examples were assembled in Springfield, Massachusetts… more»
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Unrestored 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner is at one of those stages that’s getting harder and harder to find as time passes, as it’s still all numbers-matching and remains unrestored. Granted, this Mopar would benefit from some TLC, but I’m… more»
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One Owner Wagon: 1956 Chrysler Town And Country
Chrysler gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1955, which included the Imperial which was spun off into its own division. The styling gave a prelude to what was coming with the bold “Forward Look” approach of the… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Upon its release, the 1955 Chevrolet Nomad was one of the most expensive passenger vehicles in the marque’s model range. Therefore, the fact that only 8,386 buyers took one home is unsurprising. These classics were far from cheap in… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Various circumstances mean that some enthusiasts aren’t able to tackle a project build. Therefore, a turnkey vehicle is their best option to enter the world of classic car ownership. That opportunity awaits the winning bidder when the auction ends… more»
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1-of-56: 1970 Dodge Hemi Charger R/T
There is little doubt that muscle car sales suffered as the 1970s dawned. The specter of upcoming emission regulations and rising insurance premiums saw sales volumes drop. However, companies like Dodge still offered wonderful cars for those wishing to… more»
