By the end of the 1950s, things were looking bleak at Studebaker-Packard. Their merger in 1954 didn’t produce the desired results, and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. A temporary reprieve came in the form of the new… more»
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Barn Find V8 Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
For our British car fans out there, this barn find Triumph TR8 looks like it’s emerged mostly unscathed from years in a New Jersey garage. That’s rarely the case with vintage tin that’s been left to sit for years… more»
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Special Delivery: Barn Find Cushman Package Kar
Cushman Motor Company was founded in 1901 to make small-displacement engines for farm and household equipment. Just a few years later, manufacturers were experimenting with scooters; in fact, the US Postal Service contracted with Autoped to put its mail… more»
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Euro-Delivery 1967 Fiat 850 Coupé
Italian car makers have a knack for clothing the most basic of vehicles in charming sheet metal. The 850 coupé was launched in 1965, an addition to the growing stable of 850 offerings. It was designed in-house by Fiat,… more»
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Barn Bound Nine Years: 1996 Ford Escort
The Escort was Ford’s successor to the Ford Pinto. As such, it was produced as the company’s first “world car” from 1981 to 2003, sharing a lot with its Ford of Europe counterpart. This 1996 edition wears LX trim… more»
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Stored 29 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
To remain competitive, Ford treated the Mustang to a facelift in 1967, retaining its original style and making room for big-block engines under the hood. The auto continued to be the industry’s best-selling “pony car” even though overall sales… more»
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Later 350 V8: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sport Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, went into 1959 largely unchanged from 1958. Sales picked up slightly (a 5% gain), but 1958 had been an economic recession year. The car would get close to cracking the 10,000-unit mark, which… more»
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Project Convertible: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner
Before there was the Galaxie or the Fairlane, there was the Crestline, Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile produced from 1952 to 1954. It was the best of the best for Ford and came standard with a 239 cubic inch “flathead” V8…. more»
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Made by AMC: 1987 Renault Alliance DL
You’re looking at the car that American Motors hoped would bring it back from the brink. AMC’s tie-up with Renault in the late 1970s was a last-gasp effort at self-rescue. In the midst of the second energy crisis in… more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
This 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S ticks many of the crucial boxes for enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It has sat for years, but the seller has coaxed its V8 back to life. It is a solid vehicle, and the… more»
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Carport Find: Cheap 1984 Ford Ranger
Until 1983, Ford relied on imports from Japan to compete in the compact truck market in the U.S. That changed with the American-built Ranger in 1983, a small transport that would be produced through 2012. The seller has a… more»
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Same Owner 50 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s through 1972, the Biscayne served as Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. If you were looking for roomy, budget-minded transportation, this 1960 Biscayne was the ticket. It’s a basic 2-door sedan that its owner of 50 years… more»
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Imperial 413 V8: 1961 Dodge Polara
If you thought the styling of the 1957-60 Chrysler products was wild, the looks of the 1961 Dodges and Plymouths were just plain weird. Virgil Exner threw caution to the wind, and the Dodge Polara had reverse tailfins with… more»
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Rare 4-Speed! 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
The Chevelle was born in 1964 and was Chevrolet’s mid-size automobile through 1977. After that, the cars were downsized for better fuel economy, and the Chevelle name was dropped in favor of Malibu for the entire lineup. The seller… more»
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Flat Floor Find: 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There’s no question this is a valuable, desirable classic car: an early 1962 covered-headlight Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. It’s listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Everett, Washington, with $79,000 being asked. Before you write it off, let’s take a… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8 Saloon
Jaguar’s Mark II has long been admired for combining formal British elegance with genuine sporting ability. With graceful saloon styling, walnut interior trim, leather upholstery, and available 3.8-liter power, these cars offered a blend of luxury and performance that… more»
