By 1967 the Volvo Amazon, or what was known in the U.S. as the 122S, looked old. Its styling was a 1950’s holdover dating to its 1956 introduction. But it is an iconic look that was replicated 660K+ times… more»
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Exotic Shed Find: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
De Tomaso Automobili was founded by Argentinian Alejandro De Tomaso in Italy. From 1971-92, they built the exotic Pantera, a mid-engine sports car that was also sold at Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. in the early-to-mid 1970s. The Cleveland… more»
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4X4 Project: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
You have to hand it to American Motors. They were always willing to take a chance on doing some different in hopes of it catching on. In the late 1970s, they took the aging Concord (aka Hornet) and added… more»
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4-Speed 5.0: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra
After 4 years of high inflation and only one true muscle car (Pontiac Trans Am) left on the market, Ford decided that it had had enough and introduced the Fox Body Mustang in 1979. Gone were days of the… more»
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Nicely Done Half-Ton: 1951 Chevrolet Series 3100
The first new Chevy trucks after World War II came out for 1947 and were referred to the Advance-Design. That was GM’s way of describing a line of trucks that were larger, stronger and sleeker in comparison to the… more»
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Low-Mileage Wedge: 1985 TVR 280i
This 1985 TVR 280i is a surprisingly nice driver-grade example of a model that typically appears as a total trainwreck of a project. Yes, there are exceptions, but as someone who has wanted to own one of these for… more»
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Under 20k Original Miles: 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
This 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is a low mileage survivor, presenting quite well with an exceptionally clean interior and paint that could be mistaken for new. These land barges have been coming back into style as the current trends… more»
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One Owner: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
1965 was the second year for the Chevelle and also for the Malibu SS as the Bow-Tie guys jumped into the mid-size muscle car wars. The Chevelle was a practical car that filled a gap between the full-size Biscayne/Bel… more»
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Coca-Cola Themed RV: 1978 GMC Gadabout
In 1971 Coca-Cola started a new ad campaign with a tagline that went, “It’s the real thing – Coke”. Well in this case “It’s the real big thing” in the form of a 1978 GMC 26′ motorhome known as… more»
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18k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
The 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado was a ground-breaking car when it was released, and in recent times, they have become more desirable in the classic market. Today, good examples can command respectable prices, especially when they are as spotless as… more»
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35k Mile 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
I am always surprised by how many of Cosworth Vegas have survived. This 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega is located in Arlington, Texas. It is listed with a Buy It Now Price of $13,500 here on eBay. The seller has… more»
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Short Bed Survivor: 1984 Chevrolet 4WD Pickup
Square body pickups are all the range and prices are soaring. It is hard to find a good 4WD example in these trucks that is not rusty or too pricey. A 1987 GMC 4×4 Short Bed recently sold in… more»
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Low Mile Limited: 1985 Ford Thunderbird Fila Edition
In order to promote enhancements made to the 9th generation of the Thunderbird, Ford came out with a special edition for 1985. They forged a partnership with the Fila clothing brand to prepare a top-of-the-line T-Bird with white leather… more»
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Original Boss 302: 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Compared to its cousin, the Mustang Boss 302, the Cougar Eliminator Boss 302 is a vehicle that has managed to fly under the radar. This is easy to understand because the production numbers were extremely low. That also means… more»
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Muscle Wagon:1968 Ford Country Sedan
It’s funny how we find that older members of past generations didn’t have an aversion to owning daily drivers with a bit of power under their right foot. That is the story with this 1968 Ford Country Sedan. The… more»
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Luxury Hauler: 1987 Ford E350 Cabriolet
Tow vehicles come in many shapes and sizes, and most of them tend to be quite utilitarian by design. However, the occasional exception to that rule will appear on the market, and that is what we find with this… more»
