History never repeats. Lightning doesn’t strike twice. Both of these expressions might seem true, but they aren’t necessarily accurate in the automotive world. One only has to look at the Bricklin SV-1 and the DeLorean to realize this. Both… more»
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Two Years Only: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
The American automobile industry has produced cars with some evocative names that have stood the test of time decades after they first saw the light of day. Mustang, Stingray, Cougar, ‘Cuda. All of these badges prompt a response in… more»
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Tidy Off-Roader: 1980 Toyota Hilux SR5 Pickup
For those readers that have ever watched Top Gear UK, you will know that the presenters tried their best to kill a Toyota Hilux, but it somehow managed to survive some of the most brutal torture that you can… more»
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No Reserve M-Code! 1971 Ford Torino GT
Now we’re talkin’! Earlier in the week, I opined about the Ford Torino by stating, “As a subjective matter of taste, I gave the ’69 & ’69 Torino two-thumbs up, thought the ’70 & ’71 got good marks for… more»
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30 Years Owned: 1977 Lancia Beta HPE
Although a somewhat rare car by any standard, we’ve seen enough of Lancia’s entry level model, the Beta, on these pages to know you don’t have to look too hard to find one for sale if you’ve got one… more»
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Turbocharged Survivor: 1986 Chrysler Laser XT
Turbocharged engine? Check. Rear window louvers? Check. T-top roof? Check. Well, it’s confirmed: your ultimate 80s vehicle is here. This 1986 Chrysler Laser XT is a turbocharged hot hatch we rarely see anymore in any condition, much less perfectly… more»
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2003 Ford Taurus With 441 Miles!
There are low mile vehicles and then there are low mile vehicles – this fourth-generation 2003 Ford Taurus is the latter. This car can be found listed here as a Barn Finds Classified and it truly looks like it… more»
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Perfect Patina? 1986 Nissan 720 4×4
Patina is one of those words that a person either is on board with or any time it’s used it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Wait, do we all know what a chalkboard is? Just checking, I don’t think… more»
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California LUV: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
Badge engineering was a big thing starting in the 1960s, or that’s when it really started to hit its stride. This isn’t a full list of countries, but British, French, German, and Japanese vehicles were often rebadged as American… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Jeep 4WD J10 Truck
This super clean 1974 AMC Jeep J10 truck is a factory four-wheel-drive pick-up located in Alberta, Canada. It comes with a camper top that the seller states is ultra-rare and made special for this truck by Leer. I think… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Mercury Comet
Most folks don’t know or remember that the Comet was original planned to be an Edsel product. That idea went out the window when Edsel folded, so the already-committed Comet was sold at Mercury dealers in 1960-61 without any… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
The early ‘60s Pontiacs are known for widening the front and rear tracks to push the wheels further apart from each other. Thus, the term “Wide Track” was capitalized on for years by Pontiac’s marketing folks. The Catalina was… more»
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429 Powered: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
This 1972 Ford LTD Convertible has so many positive attributes that it is difficult to know where to start. It is a one-owner classic that appears to be well preserved. Summer is just around the corner, so it offers… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
This car literally defines the Barn Finds category “Nicest One Left?” and once you click on the eBay link here and check out the dozens of great photos that the seller has provided, I think you’ll agree. This is… more»
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Swedish Humvee? 1954 Volvo TP21 Sugga
OK, here’s an odd one, it’s a 1954 Volvo TP21 “Sugga” 4X4. You’ve never heard of it? Well, that makes two of us. That’s all the more reason to investigate and see what’s up with this unusual multi-purpose vehicle…. more»
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Museum Piece! 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
It’s always refreshing to find a non-muscle car version of a muscle car, in this case, a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus, as opposed to its performance-themed sibling, the Road Runner. But this Plymouth appears to have a trick… more»
