It looks like a nice old car peeking out from under the cover. It’s a Plymouth, an all new and improved model “PC” introduced for 1933. An all-new six-cylinder engine replaced the old four-bangers. The new engine introduced insert bearings for… more»
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Looks and Handling! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Package
New for ’72, Oldsmobile offered a “4-4-2 package” on any Cutlass Coupe, Sport Coupe, or Supreme Convertible to increase “Looks and Handling,” though not necessarily performance. This 1972 Oldsmobile Sport Coupe with 4-4-2 package hails from San Antonio, Texas… more»
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A Personal Thing: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford’s sales brochure called the 1971 Mustang “a personal thing, the sporty car designed to express the hidden you.” Indeed the Mustang’s many options, including the Mach 1 package, offered something for nearly everyone. This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach… more»
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TD or Not TD: 1953 MG TD
After the war, folks were still driving tall prewar cars. Imagine how it must have felt to see a low slung two-seat convertible that looked like a design from the 1930s. These were something new for America, something called… more»
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Came With House? 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Flared fenders! Custom air dam and rear wing! Hood scoops! Lifted rear suspension, Cragar S/S wheels, and side-pipes! That’s at least half the items on the Checklist of Automotive Awesomeness from any High School in the 1970s or ’80s…. more»
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No-Reserve Project! 1969 Camaro Four-Speed Roller
This 1969 Camaro in West Creek, New Jersey appears to have suffered sub-optimal storage for years, probably within earshot of the repeated phrase “I need to restore that old Camaro some day” and other well-meaning promises. Now it’s offered… more»
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7k Mile Survivor: 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
Over the past few years, we’ve seen the values for ’70s Pontiac Firebirds go way up. So, when a ’71 Firebird Formula 400 survivor popped up on the BF Classifieds, I knew we needed to take a closer look!… more»
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Too Beautiful to Die! 1987 Avanti LWB Coupe
The elegant and futuristic design of the original 1963-64 Studebaker Avanti gave birth to numerous Avantis of one sort or another offered on and off through as recently as 2006 (thanks to danjedlicka.com and wikipedia.org for some details). This… more»
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World’s Largest Street Rod: 1951 White Moving Van
This old truck has had an interesting history. It was first purchased by D.J. Jones Storage and Hauling of Shamokin, Pennsylvania and hauled household goods for many years. The next news we have is that it was restored in 1989… more»
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Parked 40 Years! 1966 Oldmobile Cutlass Convertible
After a 40-year hiatus, this 1966 Oldmobile Cutlass convertible in Walden, New York seeks a new owner here on eBay, and the $6000 Buy It Now price may appeal to someone looking for an affordable starting point for a… more»
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The 56th 1967 Pontiac GTO – Barn Fresh!
A Maine barn housed this classic for 35 years, and now the 1967 Pontiac GTO in Hancock, Maine seeks a new owner here on eBay. In addition to the handsome lines of an iconic muscle car, this one interestingly… more»
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Real Deal Barn Find: 1934 Harley VLD
There is a stretch of valley as you pass the Oregon border on I5 where you know you are in California. Only a handful of miles before it had been green and luscious, and now there is a twinge… more»
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Started Right Up After 25 Years! 1965 Corvette Convertible
Update May 19, 2018 – This Corvette has now popped up here on eBay. It’s still listed on craigslist with the same asking price. Current bidding on eBay is at $26,100 though, so be sure to keep an eye… more»
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Marauded 1970 Mercury Marauder X-100
Stock car racing fans may remember the Mercury racing team of the mid-1960s and the Marauders they drove. Perhaps you remember Parnelli Jones? Those Marauders were Ford Galaxie 500/XLs. The Marauder reborn in 1969 was a little different. If you take… more»
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Still Gorgeous: 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan
Automobile design is a fickle thing. Some designs become instant classics, while others flop entirely. Ford had a long string of styling winners. Part of the reason was Edsel Ford’s eye for design and his good sense to hire… more»
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Shovels, Jaguar And A Whippet Oh My! Classic Car Estate Sale
Would you like an armored Mercedes or perhaps an electric car? (batteries not included) How about a collection of cufflinks or perhaps a Grumman concession truck and some hot dog carts? There’s an interesting collection of vehicles and other… more»
