Based on the stylish Cutlass Calais G-Body, the Hurst/Olds made one last return for 1983 and 1984, before finally saying goodbye to the Oldsmobile lineup. In the earlier years, the H/O was synonymous with high-performance, and while the fifteenth-anniversary… more»
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Everything Works: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom Sport Coupe
It’s not surprising given its resources, but General Motors as a corporate entity was amazingly adept at differentiating its brands…until it wasn’t. In 1968, it was, and GM introduced a completely redesigned array of A-Bodies, and they all had… more»
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Affordable Exotic: 1991 Ferrari 348
Over the years, the Ferrari Mondial has been labeled the “cheap” Ferrari, the model that has been perpetually unloved by enthusiasts. But that may be changing a bit, as the Mondial – especially the later years of production –… more»
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Original 429 Thunder Jet: 1968 Ford Thunderbird
The horsepower war of the 1960s wasn’t confined to muscle cars, with Personal Luxury Cars receiving similar attention. The first owner of this 1968 Ford Thunderbird was willing to play the game, equipping their new purchase with the range-topping… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition
It was no secret that Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette had reached the end of the road by the time 1982 dawned. It had successfully cemented the badge in the company’s model range, and Chevrolet decided to send the C3 out… more»
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68k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
Cars from the 1980s are often modified or changed as owners seek to improve performance or festoon the interior with more modern equipment like aftermarket stereos or additional gauges. This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z has avoided that fate,… more»
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Clean 4-Door: 1986 BMW 325e
The E30 chassis BMW 3-Series remains one of the most beloved enthusiast cars out there. However, it’s typically when found in its most sporting form, such as a two-door with the factory sport package. That being said, if you… more»
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79k-Mile Survivor: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D
My fifth-grade teacher always drove a Mercedes-Benz, which was an oddity in my rust-belt corner of the country not only because of its economic implications but also because of its birthplace. Here in Michigan, especially back in the 1980s,… more»
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No Reserve! 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
The collectability of Beetles varies widely. Cars made in the 1950s, especially those with oval or split windows are prized. Immediate post-war examples have carved out a special niche – if you can find one. The ’60s cars have… more»
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Modernized Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and had an instant hit on its hands. Besides buyer-approved styling, Chevy brought back the V8 engine for the first time since 1918. Nearly five million units left the factory in three years,… more»
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4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Talk about an unusual find, a full-size 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari station wagon with a factory-installed, four-speed manual transmission! Yeah, it was possible, though I can’t imagine many opted for such an unusual arrangement. The seller claims Pontiac Historical… more»
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Sitting 40 Years: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440
The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE describes this car as one heck of a barn find, and for ’73 standards, I have to agree that this is just about as fine as B-Bodies could be had for… more»
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Long-Term Ownership: 1960 Fiat Abarth Zagato Coupe “Sestriere”
This masterpiece is a result of Carlo Abarth’s obsessive production of high performance, small displacement race cars. But we have others to thank for this gem, including Fiat, who made the chassis and drivetrain; and Zagato, a master in… more»
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Racing Pedigree: 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP Recreation
Enzo Ferrari often made it abundantly clear that the main reason the company bearing his name produced road cars was to fund his racing program. This desire for competition success was the catalyst behind Ford’s failed buyout of Ferrari…. more»
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Aeroback 4-Speed: 1979 Oldsmobile 442
Some might say the late-seventies Cutlass Salon is among the least favorites of all Oldsmobiles ever to offer a 442 package, and this era certainly doesn’t get much recognition, as there don’t seem to be very many around these… more»
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No Sensors! 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
Have you ever noticed how the first of anything is often the best? You know, in movies, for example, the sequels often don’t measure up to the original story. I have found that to be true with many cars,… more»
