I was just barely a teenager in 1976 and a 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout Wagon would have probably been the furthest thing from my mind, and the lowest vehicle on my wish list. Now, things are different, I’m about… more»
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Topless Truck: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Here’s an unusual one. As if a 1983 Dodge Rampage isn’t unusual enough, this one is rust-free which adds to the unusual factor. There is also another secret hiding in, or on, this one. It’s posted on Craigslist, or… more»
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A-Body Gold! 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W30
By 1979, most auto enthusiasts realized that the fastest new cars plainly lacked the punch of the best you could buy ten years earlier. However, if you wanted a new car, something sporty and Cutlass-ish, this Hurst Olds looked… more»
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Cam in Head: 1971 Opel Kadett B Wagon
Other than being a fantastic band name, cam-in-head, or camshaft-in-head is the type of engine in this 1971 Opel Kadett B Wagon, the “big” engine for these cars. That’s probably the engine that most people would want, for those… more»
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Cheap Mini Custom: 1988 Dodge Ram Van
We all know about the Caravan and Voyager but Dodge also produced a mini van destined to be a work van called the Ram Van. Yes, it had the same name as the full size Dodge van but it… more»
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360 V8 Tough Spirit: 1979 AMC Spirit
When I think of a tough AMC I usually think of an SC/Rambler or an AMX. I don’t usually think of a 1979 AMC Spirit. This one, though… whew. It even looks tough, all black with those black wheels… more»
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New Year’s Resolution: 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
On Friday, I volunteered to lay wreaths at a National Cemetery near my home. Driving past part of the cemetery to go to the entrance, I spotted a Model A blind back sedan in attendance at a funeral. Circumstances… more»
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Santa’s Dream Car: 1960 Jensen 541R
Imagine this 1960 Jensen, as red as Santa’s suit, screaming into the gravel turnabout driveway of a towering Connecticut mansion, dust settling like fog as the owner jumps out in full Safari gear. He runs into the house, only… more»
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The People’s Monarch! 1955 Dodge Royal
As I cruise the various avenues we travel to uncover cars that will be of interest to you, I’m amazed sometimes at what appear to be truly excellent values. Perhaps the car isn’t as famous as other models, or… more»
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Built Like A Tank: 1985 Mercedes 300 SD
Let me first say that I am not an expert on these cars but they are very interesting to me now in 2017. Why? The cars that I first learned to drive on were built in the 1980s and… more»
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1973 Jeep Custom Cab–Unusual Driver
With a pretty unusual bed and color scheme, as well as a relatively low 98,000 miles, I’m pretty sure someone will be interested in making this truck their own. It’s listed for sale here on eBay with a buy it now… more»
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Pure Americana: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Driver
Chevrolet made a big splash with the 1953 Corvette: the world’s first mass-produced fiberglass car. This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette represents the Sophomore update, though Chevy applied minimal changes. Thanks to Rocco B. for spotting this unrestored second-year Corvette in… more»
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Drive Home Survivor: 1968 Corvette Big Block
I love the resume of this Big Block: 47,000 miles, stored most of its life, 4 speed Muncie Rock Crusher transmission, redline tires, and all the factory originals still intact. And it’s a drive-away runner, found here on Craigslist,… more»
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One-Owner Wonder: 1977 Honda Civic
We have been showing quite a few Honda lately, Accords and Civics mainly. I wonder if it’s because there are so many of them out there that are now for sale, or maybe the nicer examples are catching our… more»
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Unbelievable Survivor: 1981 Chrysler Newport
The 1980s were a funny decade, and not always ha-ha funny – with over-the-top “fashions“, music, and car makers scrambling to downsize in the name of better MPG. This 1981 Chrysler Newport is unabashedly holding onto another decade, another… more»
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Brown and Velour: 1986 Nissan Maxima Wagon
Front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, that debate has waged on longer than paper or plastic. Most car makers switched to front-wheel drive and now a few of them are switching back to the rear wheels providing the traction as… more»
