There was once a time when a four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive architecture weren’t the recipe for high performance. However, cars like this 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T proved what was possible when a manufacturer added a turbocharger to… more»
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Muscle Pickup: 2004 Ford F150 SVT Lightning
Ford formed its Special Vehicle Team, better known as SVT, in 1991. Its mission was to inject excitement into the company’s model range by producing limited edition high-performance variants of Ford’s production models. The Mustang was an obvious candidate… more»
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Older Restoration Done Right: 1936 Ford Roadster
Anyone who has completely restored a classic car can tell you that the process always requires a lot of money, time, and parts. Finding good parts can be the most frustrating part of the process. Sometimes the parts you… more»
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38K Mile Survivor: 1979 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s sixth-generation (’72-’76) Thunderbird grew to such gargantuan proportions, especially after the federal five MPH bumper standard was enacted, that I took to calling them “Blunderbirds”. With the introduction of the seventh generation (’77-’79), I thought, well, that’s a… more»
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Rust-Free 1997 Ford F-250HD Crew Cab Diesel 4×4
In going through a Ford F-250HD brochure, it doesn’t look like a long bed was available with a 4×4 F-250HD Crew Cab in 1997. This outstanding-looking 1997 Ford F-250HD Crew Cab 4×4 Diesel truck is listed here on eBay… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Update: This car has resurfaced on eBay after it didn’t meet reserve. It’s currently bid to $22,600. Experience tells me that this car may well sell off the venue to someone who is interested but perhaps never bids. It’s… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
It is fair to say that as the 1970s progressed and engine power dropped, many manufacturers and buyers began focusing on comfort and luxury. That thinking spawned cars like this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham. It features the range-topping… more»
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400/4-Speed: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
While manufacturers typically provide buyers with a wide range of paint shades, some are iconic, and finding a particular classic wearing that color feels “right.” Such is the case with the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am, with Starlight Black… more»
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Sliding Doors and a Kissing Grill: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
When the sports car craze hit America after World War II, what passed for a sports car could be very different from company to company. At Chevrolet and Kaiser, a sports car was a traditional chassis with a sporty… more»
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No Reserve: 1990 Ford F250 XLT Lariat
I admit that I once didn’t understand the appeal of Pickups. However, a past employer supplied me with one as a company car, and I quickly became a convert. I was impressed by the sheer versatility of these vehicles,… more»
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Make an Offer: 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom
Studebaker joined a long list of vehicle manufacturers to disappear into the dusty pages of history books in 1967. It was unable to withstand the pricing war instigated by “The Big Three,” and even a merger with Packard failed… more»
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Rare Regional Wagon! 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff
Upon first glance, this 1967 AMC Rebel Briarcliff Wagon looks rough. Ok, upon second and third glances it also looks rough, but if there was ever a wagon worthy of a full restoration, this rare 1 of 400 Briarcliff… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 BMW 2002
The seller of this 1975 BMW 2002 recently purchased it from its original owner. It had been parked for approximately ten years, so it had to be serviced, but it now runs and drives as it should. It’s a… more»
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Factory Fuelie? 1957 Chevrolet 150
Some classics are a genuine surprise packet, and such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan. This seemingly mild-mannered family Sedan is a tidy vehicle that wears most of its original paint. However, closer scrutiny reveals… more»
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1950 Buick Special Sedanette Is All Original
I was misinformed. I thought the “sedanette” body style on Buicks (debuted in ’42) ended with the 1949 model, but here’s a 1950 Special sedanette to prove me wrong. It’s being offered on eBay in Le Mars, Iowa, with… more»
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Ophelia Viola Supercar: 2001 Lamborghini Diablo VT 6.0
To understand supercars, you need to factor in a few different qualities to fully grasp why some fly higher than others. While limited production and scorching performance are both two key ingredients, there’s other less tangible qualities that cause… more»
