It was the year the movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still” debuted. The first color television signal was broadcast from the Empire State Building, and the show “I Love Lucy” hit TV for the first time. Harry Truman… more»
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Marathon Wagon! 1960 Checker Superba
The Superba was the consumer version of the Checker Marathon, which was largely sold as fleet purchases to taxi-cab services and the like. Only sedans and wagons were available, and this 1960 version of the latter may be one… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Although the finishing line was in sight for the muscle car era by 1970, manufacturers continued producing potent vehicles to capture genuine enthusiasts’ hearts, minds, and cash. Today, those cars are some of the most desirable in the classic… more»
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One Owner: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
In 1967, the Chevy Impala SS was still a popular car. But, with the debut of the Chevelle three years earlier and the Caprice in 1965, demand was in decline. The Super Sport still came with bucket seats and… more»
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Fully Loaded Lariat: 1986 Ford F-250 XLT
The “bullnose” Ford F150 is quickly picking up steam in the collector vehicle market, if you haven’t already noticed. The classic 1980s design has long been overlooked likely due to committing the sins of being both familiar and reliable…. more»
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41k Documented Miles: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Over the years, we’ve seen a few sellers make bold claims about odometer readings, and this 1979 Datsun 280ZX is no exception. However, the difference is that the seller has the documentation to verify it has 41,000 genuine miles… more»
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Mopar Muscle: 1969 Dodge Super Bee Survivor
Every brand wanted a slice of the muscle car market of the mid-1960s. Over at Chrysler, Plymouth had its GTX at the high end and the Roadrunner as a budget option; Dodge boss Robert McCurry wanted a cheaper entry,… more»
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350 V8! 1975 Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe
In the late-1970s, Chevy’s Monza was largely a Vega wearing new clothing. But it was packaged as a more upscale offering than its predecessor and – in 1975 alone – it was offered with a V8 engine! This ’75… more»
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Museum Find: 1911 Ford Model T Touring
Henry Ford’s Model T’s impact on America and the world cannot be overstated. Debuting in an era when cars were the play toy of the rich, Ford’s simple but reliable Model T made the automobile a mainstream necessity that… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1974 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman was a fascinating gentleman. Ever an innovator, he was never afraid to push the engineering boundaries. This approach brought him great success on the track and spawned a series of exciting sports cars that produced surprising performance… more»
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Racing Heritage: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ
In 1956, a privateer crashed his Giulietta Sprint Veloce while racing the Mille Miglia. He promptly shipped the car to coachbuilder Zagato for a patch job, but what emerged instead was an aerodynamic alloy body with plexiglas windows that… more»
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Not a Kit Car! 1986 Panther Kallista
The Kallista was a low-production imitator of classic cars of the 1930s. It was built by Panther Car Co. in England and was not a kit car although all key mechanical components came from 1980s Fords. This sweet-looking roadster… more»
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Off-Road Luxury: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat
There is nothing like venturing out to commune with Mother Nature and experience all she has to offer. However, such journeys need not involve hardships or discomfort, which is where this 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat enters the picture…. more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding a tidy and affordable driver-grade classic can be challenging, and the battle can see some enthusiasts throw their hands in the air and wave the white flag. However, sometimes one will appear on the market that ticks the… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos! Included with the car are an original owner’s manual, a factory parts list, vintage photos, and brochures. There are several strategies a car company can employ to bolster flagging sales, from… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
UPDATE – More photos of this Manhattan have been added to the gallery below! Be sure to take another look. UPDATE – The reserve has been met! The high bidder will be taking this one home. The pages of… more»
