Few cars in 1947 conveyed an image of sheer wealth and privilege better than a Cadillac Series 75 Touring Sedan. Riding on a stately 136-inch wheelbase and carrying either five or seven passengers, the Cadillac was truly the “Standard… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1925 Essex Coach
Living in Michigan, I’m lucky enough to be within a couple-hours ride to some of the country’s finest car museums, including the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. From a young age, I’ve been fascinated by a square-rigged car… more»
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Sitting 3 Years: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Drop-Top
Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick joined Chevrolet in the compact car movement in 1961. Using the new Y-body platform, the Tempest was born with the LeMans as a trim option. The LeMans was promoted to series status in 1963, the… more»
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Stored Drop Top: 1947 Pontiac 8 Convertible
Here’s a true postwar survivor with plenty of charm and originality. This 1947 Pontiac 8 Convertible was recently pulled from a decade-long garage hibernation after the original owner passed away. It’s not currently running, but the seller is working… more»
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Former I-6 Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova was likely the best-selling during its long run from 1962 to 1979. The generation built between 1968 and 1972 is especially popular today because of the cloning potential to turn one into a Super Sport…. more»
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V8 Survivor: 1938 Ford Light Delivery Pickup
With a fresh new cab, the first since 1935, Ford’s 1938 Light Delivery Pickup featured this unique (“Barrel Front”) oval-shaped grille ahead of the industry’s first front-opening hood. This grille can hopefully be massaged back into shape, as it’s… more»
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Shoebox Dreams: 1950 Ford Custom Convertible Project
It’s been tucked away, worn by time and weather, but this 1950 Ford Custom Convertible still has that unmistakable Shoebox charm. Found in a barn, pulled out, and now sitting outside awaiting its next chapter, this drop-top Ford is… more»
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99% Complete: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Chevrolet redesigned their cars in 1955, bringing back a V8 engine after a 37-year absence. And they added a classy new “sport wagon,” the Bel Air Nomad. The former was quite popular, yet the latter hardly made a blip… more»
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Solid Start: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Here’s a classic that’s ripe for revival—a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner project car that’s not currently running, but offers a clean title and a promising foundation. Equipped with a 383 V8 and a manual transmission, it’s listed here on… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
OK, so Cadillac lied. The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado wasn’t the last American convertible; it wasn’t even the last Cadillac to be offered as a convertible. Honestly, though, in the climate of 1976, how was Cadillac to know that America’s… more»
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Carport Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet sales remained strong in 1957 thanks to the now-iconic restyle of the 1955-56 Chevies. Sporting pointed tailfins, more than 1.5 million new 150s, 210s, and Bel Airs found homes in 1957 with 168,000 being Bel Air Sport Coupe… more»
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No Reserve Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
There’s something to be said about honesty in advertising. The seller begins their eBay ad by saying that they “pulled this car out of the garage yesterday and put it on eBay today. If you figure it needs everything…you… more»
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Really Cheap Wheels: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
For the middle of the 1950s, the Belvedere would be Plymouth’s top model, replacing the Cranbrook as top dog. Then the Fury came along, and the Belvedere became the “second banana.” A variety of body styles were offered, including… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1983 Delta 88 Royale Brougham
The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»
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Malaise No More: 1975 Olds Cutlass S
There’s a new sweet spot in car collecting, and it’s of vehicles that span rides we used to blithely dismiss as coming from the “malaise” era. That is the post-1972 pinnacle of muscle car production which gave birth to… more»
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Emberglo Metallic Miracle: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
I have a secret to tell you. I have a neighbor who has a 1965 Ford Thunderbird Coupe almost exactly like the 1965 Thunderbird Convertible seen here on ebay. I’ve been going by his place, hoping to see the… more»
