The Pontiac GTO was one of the surprise sellers in the 1960s (another being the Ford Mustang). Instead of the presumed annual demand of 5,000 units, the GTO sold 32,000 copies in 1964 and another 75,000 when the 1965… more»
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Formal Roof: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
In 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala Sport Coupes had different rooflines. The year before, they were both “bubble tops” with a lot of glass. But in ’62, the Impala gained a formal roofline that instantly set it… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Honda CB350F
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! Be sure to make them an offer. With only 4,340 miles, it’s sad that this four-cylinder 1973 Honda CB350F wasn’t used more than it was. These were and still are… more»
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1 of 700: 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Convertible
For years and years, there were four core brands at Chrysler: Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, and DeSoto. However, by 1958 it was becoming apparent that Chrysler had too many players. While there was an industry contraction of about 20%, DeSoto… more»
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Easy Resto: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Sometimes the story behind a classic can be as interesting as the car itself. Take this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. The first owner followed an unusual path when purchasing the vehicle, and the rest of… more»
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Yard Finds: 1972 Plymouth And 1968 Cadillac
Usually when we see a pair of cars for sale in the same listing, they have something in common. Such as a running 1965 Ford Mustang with a 1966 parts car. In this case, they appear to have nothing… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Some classics have backstories, and this 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible may be no exception. The seller states that it underwent a restoration in the 1990s before being parked for decades. Why this occurred is unclear, but the photos suggest… more»
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Snowbank Special: 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
After being launched as a high-end version of the Plymouth Cranbrook in 1951, the Belvedere became a series of its own in 1954. A broader selection of body styles was added and the Belvedere stuck around for another 16… more»
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Primered Roller Sedan: 1960 Buick Invicta
When Buick redesigned its cars in 1959, the Invicta was added as a bridge between the LeSabre and Electra models. It held that position until the Wildcat took over that spot four years later. The seller’s 1960 Invicta is… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
The Rambler Classic was American Motors’ mid-size car between 1961 and 1966. After a major redesign in 1963 that earned it Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” Award, the Classic (and Ambassador) got a serious facelift in 1965/66. Few… more»
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Trophy 4 Power: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
The Tempest was a new offering in the 1961 Pontiac Lineup, with the LeMans package becoming the top trim level toward the end of the first year of production. Stepping up to LeMans hierarchy got buyers more standard luxurious… more»
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Project or Parts? 1970 Ford Torino GT
Hiding in this carport is a classic with a future hanging in the balance. This 1970 Ford Torino GT shows promise as a project candidate, but there are some hurdles for the winning bidder to overcome. The seller admits… more»
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Parked in ’81: 1969 Lotus Europa
Colin Chapman’s obsession with minimizing vehicle weight didn’t just bring him considerable motorsport success. It allowed his company to produce cars offering surprising performance from relatively modest drivetrain configurations. This 1969 Lotus Europa is a perfect example of that… more»
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For Sale as a “Kit”: 1957 BMW Isetta 300
The Isetta was designed in Italy in the early 1950s as a microcar that would carry two passengers. The single door opened outward from the front and its overall shape was that of a “bubble car.” It was built… more»
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Parked 54 Years! 1939 Oldsmobile Series 60
Parked before Eisenhower left the White House, this green two-door lie in repose 54 years before a 2014 revival by its current owner. Now the 1939 Oldsmobile Series 60 Business Coupe in Omaha, Nebraska comes to market here on… more»
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1969 AMC AMX Parts Car 390 V8
American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968, the Javelin and AMX. The former was a “pony car” designed in the hot market space the Ford Mustang is credited with creating. The latter was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car… more»
