If I were to choose a 1980s classic to park in my garage, the 1986 Buick Grand National would be a hands-down winner. I acknowledge that the ’87 GNX is a more potent package, but there is something about… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Some classics are so stunning that they leave you almost breathless. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac GTO. From its magnificent paint to the numbers-matching V8 under the hood, there seems to be nothing about this Pontiac… more»
Package Deal: Trio of Chevrolet El Camino “Utes”
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s answer to the Ford Ranchero. Both initially were station wagon-based pickups that enjoyed long rear-wheel-drive runs. The El Camino was in production in 1959 and 1960, then took a break until 1964, when it… more»
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New Tires And Batteries: 1979 International Transtar II COF-4070B
There’s a romance to the world of trucking that the 1970s bestowed upon popular culture (“Convoy,” Smokey and the Bandit, etc.), but the realities of the open road were often (as several of our commenters can attest to) a… more»
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Pristine Low-Mileage 1956 Lincoln Premiere Ragtop
Hagerty is listing this incredible-looking 1956 Lincoln Premiere for $80,000 in Coal City, Illinois. It’s in “original unrestored condition, with 20,000 original miles,” and looks the part. Thanks, T.J. Hagerty is in the unique position as a vendor to… more»
BF Auction: 1976 Jeep Cherokee Quadra-Trac
This 1976 Jeep Cherokee is a survivor that the current owner recently revived. The process was comprehensive, ensuring that the Jeep is a turnkey proposition. It features a V8 under the hood and the company’s excellent Quadra-Trac system for… more»
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Investment Grade SUV? 1993 Range Rover County
Over the years, organizations like Hagerty track prices for vehicles and make predictions on which ones will stay hot for years to come. The vintage SUV market is one where I seem to notice a lot of “winners”, meaning… more»
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Daily Driver 289 V8: 1965 Ford Mustang
Growing up in the 1960s was a great time – at least in terms of the automotive landscape. One of the most exciting debuts of the decade was the 1965 Ford Mustang, which was so successful that they built… more»
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Truly Mint: 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue
It is a bold seller that describes their classic as “truly mint,” but that is the approach taken with this 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue. It has a genuine 64,000 miles on the clock, and the listing images seem… more»
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20k-Mile Carport Find: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolets were all new cars. They were long and lean in appearance with “batwings” in the back, all supposedly because of the success of Chrysler’s Space Age “Forward Look” cars… more»
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428 Cobra Jet Ram Air: 1969 Ford Cobra
Although some consider it a Torino variant, the lack of identifying badges confirms that this 1969 Ford is actually a Cobra, as stated in the company’s sales literature for that model year. To call it brutal would be an… more»
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
By 1972, the noose was tightening around the neck of America’s beloved V8. Sadly, buyers were only beginning to grasp the scope of the misery that would define The Malaise Era. However, there were still performance options available during… more»
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440-Equipped: 1972 Dodge Charger
Some classics are triumphs of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance their appearance suggests. That criticism can’t be leveled against this 1972 Dodge Charger, courtesy of the upgraded 440ci V8 under the hood. It isn’t perfect, but… more»
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9,422 Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Firebird
There are terms that I dislike using when describing classic cars, and “time capsule” sits near the top of the list. However, there seems to be no better way to describe this 1974 Pontiac Firebird than with those words…. more»
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Fading Childhood Memories: 1974 Buick Century
As we roll into the holiday season, it is human nature to reflect on days past and loved ones who are no longer with us. When I stumbled upon this ad for a 1974 Buick Century coupe for sale… more»
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It Is Gorgeous! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Like so many cars from this bicentennial era, Pontiac’s Grand Prix started packing on the pounds and adding to its girth by 1976. Not that it seemed to matter, as 228K of these personal luxury coupes rolled off of… more»
