After graduating from high school, a football buddy of mine went off to college and became a cheerleader for the school’s men’s basketball team. He took a lot of abuse for that. To make matters worse, he then went… more»
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Optional Twin-H Power: 1953 Hudson Super Jet
We often hear that it’s becoming so expensive, sometimes too expensive, to jump into the old car hobby. Cars like this 1953 Hudson Super Jet bring it all back to earth again. This example is posted on Craigslist in… more»
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Highlander’s Great Granddad: 1971 Toyota Corona Wagon
By 1971, Americans were taking the offerings of Toyota pretty seriously due to a growing reputation for quality and reliability. “Made in Japan” became synonymous with low price and durability, especially in cars. This 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II… more»
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Low Mileage and Stock: 1998 Jeep Cherokee
A few years ago, we wouldn’t have even looked twice at an XJ Cherokee. While their reputation for reliability was certainly celebrated, they weren’t considered special. But as the supply of good, clean, low-mileage examples began to dry up,… more»
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Dandy Dusty Barn Find: 1951 Chevrolet Pickup
Said to have been parked in 1969, this 1951 Chevrolet pickup is purportedly a true barn find. With a level of dust that is hard to fake, it appears to have come from decades of storage. Found here on… more»
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Opportunity Knocks: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
I blew off a lot of writing time yesterday reading about Jesse and Josh’s adventures with their Mustang coupe. What struck me was how much fun they had and that their actions got another old car back on the… 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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42,000 Miles From New: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
While FJ60 Land Cruisers are generally long-lived, they remain somewhat elusive to find in mint condition. This 42,000-mile example is the outlier, somehow living an existence that didn’t see the mileage pile up over time. Strictly a southern vehicle,… more»
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Spirit of America Edition: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
GM was getting into the spirit of America’s 200th birthday a little early when it came out with the 1974 Chevrolet Impala Spirit of America edition. This example is on Craigslist in Havre, Montana with an asking price of… more»
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Never This Nice: 1985 Toyota Supra
If some kids had posters of Michael Jordan on their wall, I would have had something like this absolutely mint Toyota Supra on mine. Growing up in the 80s, sport compact cars were beginning to come into their own… more»
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Safety Not So Fast: 1952 MG TD
When American servicemen ventured overseas to fight in World War II, they discovered something unexpected: sports cars. In America, there had been a few examples of vehicles that could fall under such a classification. Unfortunately, they were rather expensive… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1988 Buick LeSabre
My brother and I routinely comment on how desirable we find cars like this 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type, which was part of a performance-oriented lineup that Buick marketed in the 1980s. There were multiple models across the various GM… more»
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One Of 285? 1980 Dodge Aspen R/T
Dodge produced a number of performance editions of its Aspen and Volare models, including the R/T seen here and other models wearing the moniker of “Super Coupe”, “Street Kit Car” and others. The compact F-Bodies, the end of the… more»
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LRP Conversion: 1977 Dodge B200 Woodsman
If there were a contest for “Most 70s Inspired” interior, I believe this 1977 Dodge B200 van would be a contender. There’s some more homework that needs to be done about this Dodge’s origins, but the seller calls it… more»
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Dealer Turbo Kit: 1982 BMW 320i
The seller claims this 1981 BMW 320i was found sitting in an Iowa pole barn since 2008. It wears some nice period modifications, including a turbocharger and upgraded suspension. The seller further claims that due to the mods being… more»
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Affordable Italian: 1958 Lancia Appia
Straight from the You-Don’t-See-One-Of-These-Everyday department, this 1958 Lancia Appia sedan conjures images of Sophia Loren and Italian countrysides. Located in Burbank, California and seen here on eBay, this little suicide-door sedan has a modest BIN of $3,000 and the… more»
