Ford’s clever marketing slogan – AdVANtage Ford! – reminded customers that the Econoline was ready for anything. The company had plenty of practice adapting the van’s format since launching the model in 1961 with a mid-engine layout on a… more»
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Affordable Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
The Corvette ZR-1 is still out there – still affordable – and examples like this clean 1990 example remind us yet again you don’t have to look too hard to find a great sports car value. The so-called “King… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is fair to say that the C2 firmly established Chevrolet’s Corvette in the marketplace. It sold in significantly higher numbers than its predecessor, and the company’s focus on an improved driving experience created a more rounded package that… more»
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Spotless Interior: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500
While most enthusiasts won’t hesitate to tackle panel or paint repairs, a smaller number harbor the desire to perform an interior retrim. The new owner of this 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 won’t face that decision, because the inside of… more»
Parked in 1993: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo established its reputation by producing vehicles with robust mechanical components and a strong focus on safety. However, the company let its hair down in 1961 when it released the sporty P1800. Several updates later, the 1800ES hit the… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»
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1 of 1,343 Produced: Rare 1959 Edsel Corsair Convertible
This is the second nicely restored 1959 Edsel that I’ve written about this month. But this one is special because this top-of-the-line Corsair was both the most expensive Edsel you could buy in ’59 (with a base price of… more»
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Original 283 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy II was launched in 1962 as a head-to-head competitor to Ford’s successful compact, the Falcon. Unlike the other Chevrolet compact, the Corvair, there was nothing revolutionary about the car, and it was simply a smaller Chevrolet. The… more»
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Needs Reviving: Restored 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced a 2-seat car in 1955, the Thunderbird. Unlike the other 2-seater over at Chevrolet (Corvette), the T-Bird was a personal luxury car (even though it was more powerful than the early ‘Vettes). This ’55 Thunderbird is said… more»
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Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1963 model year was a big one for the Chevrolet Corvette. The car had finally been redesigned after 10 years on the original platform. The buying public liked what they saw, and sales increased by nearly 50%, thanks… more»
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Low Miles? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
By the 1970s, Alfa Romeo was government-owned and on the march toward a merger with Fiat. Its factories were limping along at roughly half-capacity. Despite this, the Spider Veloce – with origins reaching back to the 1950s – received… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
There is something undeniably attractive about genuine survivors. They often aren’t perfect, but they always tell the story of the life they have lived. Such is the case with this 1967 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback. It sports most… more»
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Sweet Fins: No Reserve 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
Listing any classic with No Reserve can lead to a buyer frenzy, and such is the case with this 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer. It presents extremely nicely, and with its engine rebuilt a few years ago, it drives perfectly…. more»
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Original Chevy V8: 1965 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker’s fortunes in the 1960s were always in question after the popular compact Lark saw its sales drop. That’s because a flood of competition entered the smaller-car U.S. market. But the end of the line came closer in 1964… more»
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Frame-Off With Original Paint: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Freedom is a wonderful thing. And it’s great that car owners have the freedom to do just about anything they want with their pride and joy on four wheels. Hey, it’s their property and their money, right? In this… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 54k Mile 1963 Pontiac Catalina
How many Barn Finds readers categorize periods of their lives by the cars they were infatuated with at the time? I certainly do. Accordingly, this 1963 Pontiac Catalina Sports Coupe immediately transports me to the early 2000s and my early 20s…. more»
