Ford planned to attach the Edsel’s badge to its new Comet, but the company pulled the plug on that star-crossed division months before the new compact was due on the market. So the poor Comet arrived homeless, presenting buyers… more»
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Cheap Convertible: 1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird
In the 1970s, the Sunbird was a Pontiac subcompact that was a derivative of the Chevrolet Monza. The car was reinvented in 1982, with front-wheel drive and sideways-mounted engines, typical of the engineering of that era. In 1983, a… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a jaw-dropping classic. As hard as it may be to believe, the seller emphasizes that it is a genuine survivor with 28,685 miles showing on its odometer. Finding anything to fault is virtually… more»
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400 V8: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna S-3
The Laguna S-3 was Chevrolet’s top mid-size car, packing both performance and creature comforts into a package that was offered for three years (1974-76). Production numbers weren’t massive (less than 39,000 copies overall), so you don’t run across one… more»
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Barn Find 10 Years Ago: 1958 Plymouth Savoy
The Savoy was a fixture in the Plymouth line-up between 1951 and 1964. For the “Forward Look” editions of 1957-58, the Savoy was the middle-level trim edition sandwiched between the Plaza and Belvedere (all named after upscale hotels). The… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Austin Mini Moke
Originally developed for the British Defense Forces, the Austin Mini Moke enjoyed a long production history as affordable civilian transport. It brought together proven mechanical components from the Mini with a unique and robust body that offered enjoyable open-air… more»
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Poor Man’s Chalet? 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood Wagon
When Chevrolet introduced the Brookwood station wagon in 1958, it fit 6 passengers comfortably in the standard configuration, or 9 if the buyer opted for the extra seat. However, somebody took this one and did something Chevy never dreamed… more»
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Drive, Restore, or Restomod? 1972 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger got a completely new look to begin its third generation in 1971, known as the fuselage body, as its rounded edges resembled an airplane more than the Coke-bottle styling of the earlier cars, which appeared more… more»
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Garage Find: 1980 Porsche 924
This is a case of a car that is tragically unloved by the collector marketplace but looks wholly deserving of its asking price, especially with the work the seller has done. Supposedly found in the proverbial elderly owner’s garage… more»
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Professionally Reconditioned: 1980 FIAT 2000 Spider
We haven’t seen enough of Tom Tjaarda in these pages. Tjaarda was born in 1934 in Detroit; his father was Dutchman John Tjaarda, who styled the Lincoln Zephyr. Tom studied architecture while at university, but when he presented his… more»
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Carport Find: 1966 Volvo 122S
Volvos have long had a reputation for two things: ruggedness and safety. Cuteness is not so much the thing with the Swedish brand, though the latest models, like the XC40, definitely have a presence in the looks department. A… more»
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First Time Up For Sale: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado in 1967. It continued as a personal luxury car, but now with front-wheel drive like the Oldsmobile Toronado from the year before. It would remain a Cadillac fixture for the next 35 years. The 1968… more»
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Diesel Power! 1980 Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville was introduced in 1976 so the company could appeal to a wider range of buyers (the DeVille tended to attract an older crowd). To improve fuel mileage and maybe lure Mercedes owners, the car came with… more»
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Finest One Left? 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
By the late 1970s, turbocharging was gaining favor in F1, and Enzo Ferrari wanted in. Ferrari’s first turbocharged road car, the 208 GTB Turbo, debuted in 1982, but it lacked an intercooler and was less than reliable. Refining that… more»
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No Reserve 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
If you want to ensure the classic you’re selling commands plenty of attention, several strategies almost guarantee success. High-quality photos are a good starting point, as is a competitive auction opening bid figure. The seller has ticked those boxes… more»
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1972 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Life can deliver some pretty disappointing moments, and such is the case with the current owner of this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner. They purchased the car on the strength of photos supplied by the seller, who stated that it… more»
