The Town Car was a Lincoln fixture for more than 30 years (1981 to 2011). It succeeded the Continental in the luxury car lineup. The boxy first generation ran through 1989 and – being less bulky than some predecessors… more»
Barn Finds
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12 Years In The Barn: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85
Man oh man, where to start with this one? It’s a 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 (not a Cutlass as stated in the listing title), and I suppose it could be considered a barn find (though the seller has known about… more»
Pre-Airflow Project: 1967 Lotus Elan Coupe
Lotus founder Colin Chapman famously pursued performance by adding lightness, and few road cars embodied that philosophy more completely than the Elan. Unfortunately, restoring one can become a complicated exercise involving fiberglass work, chassis restoration, drivetrain rebuilding, and hunting… more»
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1 Of 776: 1964 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
The Ford Sedan Delivery dates back to the 1930s but is best known for its run from 1957 to 1959 and 1960 to 1965. During those periods, it was based on a 2-door station wagon but without side windows…. more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1994 Ferrari 512TR
You don’t have to look too far to find endless articles about the future of the automotive auction platform. What is coming next, which one is the top of the heap, and how we will revolutionize selling in the… more»
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True Barn Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was the sports car equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was only the second auto to be produced by VW and had a 20-year run from 1955 to 1974 (1957-74 for convertibles). Designated the Type 14… more»
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Carport Find: Estate Sale 1964 Dodge Dart
In 1961-62, Dodge’s entry into the new compact car space was the Lancer, a badge-engineered version of the Plymouth Valiant. For whatever reason, the car wasn’t popular and sold in far fewer numbers than its Mopar cousin. So, when… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders
In Alfa Romeo circles, the Spider Veloce is one of the brand’s most coveted models. It was produced across four generations (or series) from 1966 to 1994. The seller has a pair of nearly identical twins from 1977 and… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
The word “project” covers a lot of ground. Sometimes it means just cleaning away decades of barn dust and awakening dormant systems. In other cases, such as this 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible here on Facebook Marketplace in Selinsgrove,… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Some of the more noticeable changes came in 1978 when rubberized bumper covers were added fore and aft. That would also be a record (or near record)… more»
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Pre-War German Build: 1938 Ford Eifel
Ford Germany (aka Ford-Werke GmbH) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. One of its products was the Ford Eifel which was produced between 1935 and 1940. It was never imported into the U.S., and the car fell victim to the… more»
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Rare Working A/C! 1956 Lincoln Premiere
Last week I reviewed this 1954 Lincoln Capri, and initially questioned its Lincoln “uniqueness” or its potential similarity to a Mercury Monterey. Well, that thought quickly dissipated under the weight of the review. So, now, I’d like to take… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
It is sometimes said that hope springs eternal, which may be the case with the seller and this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. They believe that it could be revived in a weekend, and who am I to argue? It… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1961 Mercury Comet S-22
The original Comet hit the market in 1960 as a derivative of the Falcon compact. But it carried no Mercury badging until 1962, although sold by Mercury dealers for its first two years. Seems the Comet was intended to… more»
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1 of 1 One Owner: 1970 Ford Torino GT
The Ford Torino received a redesign in 1970, nearly replacing the Fairlane that had been the company’s mid-size offering since 1962. The GT was the sportier version, yet the slippery shape of the car didn’t catch on, and the… more»
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Olympic-Themed Survivor: 1972 Ford Maverick Sprint
From 1970 to 1977, the Ford Maverick was mostly just another econobox. When it was released in April 1969, Ford advertised that you could buy one for just $1,995. But special editions would be offered from time to time… more»
