It’s easy to understand how the Oldsmobile Cutlass went on to become America’s best-selling car during its fourth generation of production, offering that beautiful GM Colonnade styling that so many buyers seemed to crave later in the seventies decade. … more»
Driver Quality Cars
Tiny RHD Import: 1998 Honda Capa
The Capa (short for “capacity”) was a small commuter car built by Honda from 1998 to 2002. It was designed to compete with the Nissan Cube but was only sold in its home market. This first-year edition with right-hand… more»
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2-Door Off-Roader: 1986 Isuzu Trooper II
Ah, yes – the Isuzu Trooper. A vintage 4×4 that I have an ongoing personal investment in, and have decided is one of the more charming vehicles I’ve encountered. More details below on how I’ve now rescued three Troopers,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1959 GMC 100 Pickup
One of the more melancholy aspects of old car ownership is knowing that your classic car (or fleet of them) will eventually be cast to the four winds. That’s not always a bad thing, as getting a car into… more»
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Swiss Market Find: 1991 Chevrolet Beretta GTZ
Well, here’s something slightly unexpected: a minty Chevrolet Beretta GTZ in the exact all-white color scheme I was hoping for listed on a Swiss-market classifieds site. No, this was not on my bingo card for a potential find this… more»
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Solid Slant-Six Drop-Top: 1965 Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth joined the compact car market in 1960 with the Valiant. It was an awkward-looking car during its first generation (1960-62), but it became more mainstream in 1963 (resulting in higher sales). The seller has a 1965 Valiant convertible,… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Last week, I wrote a post about a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, and waxed on a bit about GM’s big 1977 B-body (full-size) downsizing and how it proved to be a big sales success. Today, I’d like to… more»
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Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
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Armored Luxury SUV: 2023 Rezvani Vengeance
Ultra-exclusive vehicles rarely show up on the used market with almost no miles, but that’s exactly the case with this 2023 Rezvani Vengeance Premium Luxury now listed on eBay. Showing just 751 miles on the odometer, the seller describes… more»
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Same Family 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
“Personal luxury” cars were quite popular in the 1960s, so Chevrolet finally decided to get into the action in 1970. Their entry was the Monte Carlo, which was built on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix but… more»
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Only Going Up: 1992 Ferrari 348
There’s a characteristic of old sports car that keeps getting tossed around, much like the “patina” word in muscle car circles. And that’s the idea of a car being “analog”, or “pre-driving aids.” There’s this tendency to push the… more»
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Last of the 454s: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Corvette debuted in 1968, but 1974 marked a big shift in two ways. First, the urethane bumpers were now integrated fore and aft (no chrome), and second, the big-block V8s were doing their swan song (a 350… more»
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Solid Bumpside: 1972 Ford F-250 Explorer
Several years ago, I found myself approached in a parking lot by a gentleman who asked me if I wanted to trade my 1965 Dart Wagon for a 1972 Ford truck. Although I had no interest in doing so,… more»
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Superbird Tribute: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
While a clone is typically considered an automobile that replicates an actual model as closely as possible, a tribute has looser reins and leaves more room for taking liberties and adding personal touches, allowing a builder to turn a… more»
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Show Car: 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Describing any unrestored classic as a show car is bold, but the seller listing this 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche adopts that strategy. It certainly presents exceptionally well, from its beautiful paint to its spotless interior. The seller has invested a… more»
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Tiny Off-Roader: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
One of the drawbacks of most off-roaders is that they are quite big. That limits their ability to access tight locations. However, that shouldn’t be a problem with this 1988 Suzuki Samurai. Its modest exterior dimensions will allow it… more»
