If you require a roll down rear window on a new vehicle today, your choices are limited to trucks and SUVs. For many years, Ford felt you should be able to get this feature not just on station wagons,… more»
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Plymouth Rock: 1964 Valiant Wagon
Thanksgiving has arrived, and there are many things to be grateful for including this rock solid surviving Valiant wagon. Very clean on the outside while needing a little help on the interior this classic station wagon is ready to… more»
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Original Henry Steel: 1932 Ford Model B
Henry Ford had a knack for knowing what customers wanted long before even they did. Take for example the three most famous prewar Ford products. Nearly all cars manufactured at the time that the first Model T rolled off… more»
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Command the Road: 1953 Studebaker Commander
Once or twice a decade it seems Studebaker was able to knock a home run out of the park. Bullet-nose Stude’s, Avanti’s, Presidents, and Larks all wowed car buyers when they were introduced, then were allowed to whither on the vine. 1953… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1950 DeSoto Custom
Post-war DeSotos marked the height for yearly sales for the brand. Over 133,000 were sold in 1950 and they never sold that many again. Even though they shared many parts with their badge-engineered cousins, Desoto doesn’t get much respect… more»
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Ready For The Road (Runner): 1975 Plymouth Survivor
If you’re a Road Runner fan, this time capsule from 1975 is right up your alley. With only 22k original miles, it looks to be in awfully good shape cosmetically. Even better, every penny of your purchase will be… more»
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Rare 5 Speed: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This third generation Cutlass Supreme appears to be an amazing find. It’s a numbers matching, black on black 5-speed car. It was found after being in storage for 17 years, and for some reason, it was abandoned. There’s no history,… more»
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Mythical Survivor: Bizzarrini 5300 Strada
American built V8’s are a grand choice for an engine swap, and that theory rang true back in the 1960’s as well. The Cobra became a great car once receiving its Ford sourced heart, and this 1966 Bizzarrini 5300… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1953 Hudson Hornet Convertible
Time is a fascinating yet scary thing. We can often wish for time to pass quickly, or for many of us we wish that time would slow down. But either way you cut it, time can slip away… more»
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Red-Headed Stepnose: 1966 Alfa Romeo Sprint GT
With one owner and just 72,000 original, well-documented miles, this Alfa Romeo Sprint GT would seem to be a rare and desirable find! There are hints that there may be more here than meets the eye, but let’s see… more»
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Big Toy Truck: 1968 Dodge Power Wagon
For fans of patina, this old pickup should be just about right. The sellers have taken a good work truck, added a little bling and goofy tires (for city driving at least). For some of us, it looks about… more»
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Cool Survivor: 1962 Morris J2
It seems like panel trucks and vans are becoming more popular as restoration projects over the last year or so. Many businesses like them because they draw lots of attention and aren’t too hard or expensive to maintain. Even… more»
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Real Potential: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The Barracuda was introduced in 1964, a few weeks ahead of the Mustang, but wasn’t a big success like the Mustang. The Barracuda looks a lot more like a Valiant than the Mustang looks like the Falcon it’s based on…. more»
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15 Miles from New: Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
What you’re looking at here is a supposed 15 original mile 1990 Ford Thuderbird Super Coupe 35th Anniversary Edition. The seller is asking for $25K or best offer, which seems slightly out of reach. Still, it’s neat to see… more»
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Blue Chip Car: Low Mileage 1983 Mercedes 300D
We hate to use the same hyperbole as sellers, but sometimes it’s hard not to share in their enthusiasm. This particular car, part of the legendary Mercedes-Benz W123 family, looks everything like the survivor it’s purported to be. With… more»
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Uncooled Bird: 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Ford introduced the fifth generation Thunderbird in 1967. It gave up its last sporty pretensions to become bigger and more luxurious. TheLincoln Continental Mark III is based on the 4 door version. For the first time, there was no convertible… more»
