In the late seventies and early eighties, automakers were experimenting with diesel engines. Some of these experiments were a huge waste of time, money, and customer loyalty. Others managed to nearly perfect the engines, only to find that customers… more»
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35k Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am was already a hot car when the movie Smokey and the Bandit came out in May 1977. The flick helped raise sales from 46,700 in 1976 to a peak of 117,100 copies in 1979, the… more»
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Neoclassic Driver: 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit is a neoclassic automobile. And what is that you ask? It’s a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s but not as a full replica. Underneath, the… more»
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Fastest American Car In ’78: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
In 1978, if you wanted to buy the fastest new vehicle on the market, what would it have been? Whatever your guess, you’d likely be wrong because it wasn’t an automobile, but a truck – the Dodge Lil’ Red… more»
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Garaged 35 Years! 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The fourth generation of the Olds Cutlass Supreme (1978-88) would prove its most popular, even being named the best-selling car of the 1983 model year. It was also the last time the GM intermediates would roll on a rear-wheel-drive… more»
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T-Bucket Time Capsule: 1921 Ford Model T Hot Rod
Hot rod builders by definition build something new with old parts. One of the most common hot rods built was what came to be known as the T-Bucket. Built with a Ford Model T roadster body, everything else… more»
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1-of-173: 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale HF “Evoluzione II”
The World Rally Championship is widely regarded as the most demanding form of motorsport. Drivers push themselves, and their cars, to the very edge over multiple days of competition. The Lancia Delta HF Integrale is considered one of the… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1976 MGB Roadster
Over its production run from 1962 through 1980, more than 500,000 MGBs were sold, though most of those were sold before 1975. In that unfortunate year, British Leyland was forced to detune the 1.8-liter motor to meet US emissions… more»
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58k Mile Project: 1972 Lotus Europa Series 2
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT car built by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars. The original Europa and its variants were produced between 1966 and 1975, with the Europa 2 materializing about mid-way. These were distinctive sports cars,… more»
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40 Original Miles: 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS
When we think of rare Porsches, it’s almost standard practice to envision a 911 or a factory race car. Rarely do we think of the humble 924, but it may be that with just 15 examples ever made, the… more»
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Still In The Crate: Zero-Mile 2001 Yamaha YZ250
Being brand new and still in the crate sure seems to be making a difference in the bid price of this 2001 Yamaha YZ250. Having zero miles on a vehicle is pretty unusual, when you buy a brand-new vehicle… more»
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Unmolested 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 with 29,000 Original Miles!
Chevrolet introduced its Fourth Generation Impala in 1965, and it proved a sales record-breaker. Over one million people scrambled to park one in their driveway, with some going the extra yard to order the SS 396 version. This is… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Pontiac GTO
When contemplating a classic purchase, the cost is a serious consideration. Whether that is the actual purchase price or the expense involved in restoration, it is something that most buyers will keep in the back of their minds. Addressing… more»
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Car Museum Find: 1982 Talbot-Matra Murena
One of my favorite “types” of discoveries is a low-mileage, mothballed car from an obscure car museum. The museum doesn’t have to be completely off the radar, but a lot of the smaller ones are, unlike the Petersen and… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury
The words “No Reserve” will always attract attention in a classic auction because it provides the possibility that someone could score themself a bargain on the right car. Such could be the case with this 1975 Plymouth Gran Fury…. more»
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Factory Hot Rod Truck: 1991 GMC Syclone
In the early 1990s, General Motors dabbled in the performance pickup truck market like Chrysler had done with the Dodge Lil Red Express in the 1970s. A one-year-only model, the 1991 GMC Syclone’s speed capabilities were on par with… more»
