Many purists believe that 1971 marked the turning point for the American muscle car. General Motors marques began detuning their high-performance V8s as tightening emission standards loomed while rising insurance costs drove many enthusiasts to seek less potent and… more»
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Roller With Patina: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Declining sales led Chrysler to pull the plug on both the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger in 1974. The latter saw a production of little more than 11,000 copies before the end came in April, almost 10 years to… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air was born in 1950 as a 2-door hardtop with an exclusive roofline. That would continue until 1953 when the name attorned all of Chevrolet’s top-end automobiles. The cars received new sheet metal in 1953, so the… more»
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1 of 326: 1980s Pulse Autocycle
Although the Pulse Autocycle looks a lot like an airplane, it’s technically a motorcycle with three wheels and (usually) a Yamaha drivetrain. Only a few hundred of these were built during the 1980s and it’s likely just a few… more»
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Mid-Engine Survivor: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
The Pontiac Fiero was the first mass-produced, mid-engine sports car built by an American manufacturer. It ran from 1984 to 1988 – and even though more than 370,000 of them were assembled – the Fiero is a car you… more»
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Nomad’s Cousin: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, was a halo car for the GM division. Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies, the Nomad is the most collectible today. But many people forget that Pontiac had their own version… more»
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Cheap Gullwing? 1973 Bradley GT II
The GT was perhaps the best-known kit car built by the troubled Bradley Automotive back in its heyday during the 1970s. Most, if not all, were fiberglass bodies attached to a VW Beetle chassis and engine. This example is… more»
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Step-Van Project: 1963 GMC P20
The GMC Value-Van was a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet Step-Van, a multi-stop truck built by General Motors for 60 years (1940-99). These were great to load up with all kinds of parts and parcels and drop them off… more»
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Hidden for Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The time frame is unclear, but the seller indicates this 1967 Mustang Fastback has spent years in storage. It was their father’s pride and joy, but it hadn’t seen the light of day since he passed away. They feel… more»
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BF Auction: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
After spending decades in the wilderness, later examples of the C3 Corvette are gaining traction in the classic market. There are many reasons for the change, from the recognition of those cars as comfortable and accomplished tourers to a… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1974 BMW 2002 Tii
One of BMW’s most successful automobiles was the 1960s and 1970s 2002 Series. It was a sporty, smaller touring car that was powered by a 2-liter inline-4. One version was the Tii which was fuel-injected while other variants were… more»
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South Florida Find: 1969 Buick GS 400
Here’s a rare one for your review, a 1969 Buick GS 400 convertible. The seller states that it’s one of 1,303 produced though my research source places it as one of 1,776 – regardless it’s rare and his question… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1962 model year was significant for the Chevrolet Corvette. Not only did it mark the final year of C1 production, but it heralded the introduction of an engine capacity increase that saw the iconic 327ci V8 find its… more»
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Silent Auction: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
The auction process is generally pretty simple. You rock up in person or online, select the car of your dreams, and enter the bidding war to pay the lowest possible price. You set an upper limit, and if bidding… more»
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Desert Find: 1968 Buick Riviera
Note: The keen eye of reader Big_Fun spotted this Riviera as being a ’68 model, not a ’69 as stated in the listing. JO No doubt about it, this 1968 Buick Riviera is a perfectly typical barn find but… more»
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Garage Find: 1984 Cadillac Seville
Ah, the classic “bustleback” Cadillac Seville. This is an interesting car for so many reasons, but I will never be able to look past that crazy rear-end treatment. Our own Scotty G. sold one of these in incredible condition… more»
