As automotive technology continues to amaze us today, we sometimes forget about the cars of yesterday that got us here. In the early days of motoring, there were dozens of different automobile manufacturers spread across the country. Each one… more»
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Shades of the GTO – 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Pontiac billed the 1977 Pontiac Can Am as “Created in the Trans Am Tradition,” and this special model celebrated the 1977 return of SCCA’s Canadian-American Challenge Cup, the “Can-Am” sports car racing series. This Omaha, Nebraska classic could be… more»
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Rare Combo! 1968 Pontiac Bonneville 428 Four-Speed Convertible
Whatever your opinion of this car, you have to respect a seller who says “The car has rust in most panels including the frame and floors.” After inhabiting a barn for at least 20 years, this very interesting 1968… more»
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Grace and Space, but Pace…? 1960 Jaguar Mark IX
Grace, space, and pace was the famous credo of Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons, and this 1960 Mark IX still shows its graceful lines and sumptuous interior, but “pace” is a big question mark—that front end is sitting awfully… more»
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Dusty Treasure: 1912 Maxwell Touring Car
This Maxwell is listed on eBay in Mariposa, California for $12,000. It was last registered in 1957 and still has a 1915 Pennsylvania license plate. This Maxwell was in a museum for many years until 10 years ago when it… more»
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9,340 Original Miles: 1977 Dodge Aspen Sport Coupe
Many cars leave an emotional footprint (or sometimes a scar!) in our minds from the experiences that we have with them. Often the exterior doesn’t reflect the driving experience and driving each of these machines is a combination of… more»
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One-Owner Original 1965 Oldsmobile 442!
This promising St. Louis, Missouri classic seeks a new owner for the first time… ever. It’s taken me a few decades to warm up to the first-generation “442,” and today this particular 1965 Oldsmobile 442 looks just right. More… more»
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Go Big Or Go Home? 1973 Lincoln Continental Town Car
Do you have a big garage or perhaps an airplane hanger that’s not quite big enough for a firetruck? Are you looking for an inexpensive classic for those weekend drives? Could you stand the color, “light yellow gold”? Think how easy this… more»
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Reliable Relic: 1946 International Harvester Pickup
This 1946 International Harvester K2 pickup is a real diamond in the rough. The ad states the truck was a true barn find and was stored since 1968. The current owner purchased it about two years ago and spent… more»
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Along Came A Spider: 1972 Fiat 850 Sport
The Bertone bodied Fiat 850 Spider is based on the humble Fiat 850. It’s a great example of how Fiat would take a plain sedan and turn it into something really special. Sadly, there aren’t many Fiats left on the… more»
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Calling Dr. Frankenstein! 1968 Dodge Charger Carcass
Dodge pulled out all the stops for 1968, telling its engineers to “do whatever it takes” to get the new Charger under 3000 pounds. The result was this “1 of 1” factory lightweight prototype. The patented “Power-Flow” quarter panels… more»
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Florida 4-Door: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Survivor
Even if you’re not a Chevy fanatic, you have to love tri-fives. Tri-fives are Chevrolets made between 1955 and 1957 and are some of the best looking cars ever. This is a 1955 Bel Air 4-door and is said… more»
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Black Beauty: 1940 Ford Coupe
The 1940 Ford is one of the most iconic designs of all time. Whether it’s a coupe, convertible or a pickup, their swooping lines and great styling make them some of the most desirable collector vehicles. This particular car… more»
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Sleeping Godess: 1971 Citroen DS 21
You don’t really have to be a Citroen fan to fully appreciate this car, but it definitely helps. It also helps if you’ve had the chance to drive a properly functioning DS. They are really comfortable high-speed cruisers and… more»
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Parked 42 Years! 1967 Ford Fairlane Convertible
A wise man once commented that, if you don’t like Elvis Presley, “You just haven’t heard the right Elvis!” Similarly, Ford’s mid-sized Fairlane exhibited multiple personalities in the ’60s, with progressively smaller redesigns for 1960 and 1962, followed by… more»
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Jungle Find! 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
This Saint Petersburg, Florida classic needs a big drink from the Fountain of Youth. Rescued from a fern-filled yard, this 1949 Cadillac Series 62 convertible sat abandoned for some time, but maintains most of its original equipment, and if you’re… more»
