Marcello Gandini must have been thrilled when Lamborghini came knocking (again) to ask him to design a spectacular car – and the sharp-edged, scooped, flared result actually made it to production. Finally, excess leads to success! The first Countach… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200 With 31k Miles
Many American buyers began downsizing their new car purchases during the early 1960s. This was partly driven by the success of imports like the Volkswagen Beetle, and both buyers and manufacturers seemed to want to join the party. Chrysler’s… more»
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57k Mile Survivor? 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 6-Barrel
I’ve mentioned before that the word “survivor” is a term I try to be careful not to overuse, simply because most cars with decades of age on them just don’t fall into the true meaning of that category. But… more»
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6k Mile Barn Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Classics like traditional 1970s Land Yachts are about as politically incorrect as a motor vehicle can be in an era when manufacturers are focusing more on the economy and hybrid models. These cars are as big and bold as… more»
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New Interior: 1978 Chevrolet Nova V8
By 1978, the rear-wheel-drive Nova was on the way out, soon to be replaced by a rebadged Japanese import from Toyota. The automobile had a great run, dating back to 1962 when it became the second compact in the… more»
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Low-Key Daily Driver: 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury
This ’88 Gran Fury looks like a former cop car, but it’s not. That’s because these Plymouths were popular with police departments in the 1980s and 1990s and this one wear dog dish hub caps that enhance that image…. more»
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5K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The Corvette ZR-1 is now a household name in domestic performance car kingpins. However, that doesn’t translate to an “instant collector car”, especially with the earliest iterations of the model. The first run of the ZR-1 is certainly a… more»
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54K-Mile All-Original 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
“The prestigious 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue is perhaps the most elegantly conceived luxury sedan in the world.”, so says a brochure touting the virtues of the rear-drive M-body Chrysler luxury sedans. We haven’t seen an ’86 Fifth Avenue before… more»
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One-Family-Owned Survivor: Grandpa’s 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
My Grandpa was a simple, country farmer in Virginia and was also a Ford man. As a kid, I remember him driving a 1950 F100 pickup, a ’53 Ford Mainline, and a ’66 Ford Galaxie (with a three-on-the-tree and… more»
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Non-Turbo Survivor: 1988 Toyota Supra
The third generation Toyota Supra is one of the more chronically unloved sports cars of the 80s and 90s. The Supra eras that preceded it and immediately followed were both embraced with open arms by collectors and are generally… more»
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Low Mile Exotic: 1965 Iso Rivolta IR 340
Hankering for an Italian exotic with an American drivetrain? You have a few choices, and here’s one, on eBay, a 1965 Iso Rivolta IR 340, with an asking price of $139,000. This car is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Ford Country Sedan
Practicality can be a serious consideration for any enthusiast contemplating a classic purchase. This is particularly true if a family is to be involved in the ownership experience. That is where vehicles like this 1954 Ford Country Sedan fill… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Dodge Coronet
Downsizing a collection can be a tough decision, but that is the one made by the owner of this 1950 Dodge Coronet (they are auctioning the rest of the vehicles in the background as well). It is a rust-free… more»
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Rust-Free Californian Survivor: 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer With No Reserve
First Generation Ford Broncos seem to fall into two categories: those that have been meticulously restored and those that wait patiently for that day to arrive. This 1973 Bronco Explorer offers a third option because it is an original… more»
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29K Original Miles: 1999 Dodge Ram 4×4
Whenever I see a red Dodge Ram, it’s impossible to not think of Bill Paxton hustling his extended cab pickup through a corn field with a tornado bearing down on him. This era of Chrysler products thrust the company… more»
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Muscle Car DNA: 1978 Dodge Magnum GT
Just because your dad and grandpa were both over six feet tall doesn’t mean that you or your kids will be. DNA in vehicles is somewhat similar. Just because most of us remember Dodge’s muscular menagerie in the late-60s… more»
