While Thunderbirds of this generation aren’t many people’s first choice, it is a rarity to see one on the road these days let alone one in decent condition! Although the pictures aren’t super high quality, it is clear that… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 1970 Olds F85 Cutlass
It is amazing to me that cars of this caliber are offered for such a reasonable price, and yet they get little attention. By no means perfect, but beautiful, and in original condition, this Oldsmobile was owned and driven… more»
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Affordable Fins: 1961 Chrysler Newport
Early 1960’s styling on Mopars can be described in many ways, but no matter your opinion, their styling was interesting none the less. Featuring cool styling, two doors, two big fins, and a V8, this classic Mopar is a… more»
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Hot Drop-Top! 1969 Buick Skylark GS400 Stage 1
After 25 years of dry storage this rare 1969 Buick Skylark GS400 Stage 1 in Rochester, New York awaits a new owner here on eBay. Despite hailing from Rustchester, this one-of-212 GS 400 Stage 1 convertibles built in 1969… more»
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Wife Says Go, Kitty Says No: 1951 MGTD
OK. Sit down and take a look at this scary scenario. A guy buys a classic car without first running it by the significant other, then he gets the cold shoulder for a while. Usually it will blow over,… more»
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Oldie But Goodie: 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
It’s nice to see some real patina after some of the trucks I’ve seen lately! This 1941 Chevrolet pickup has the looks and not only that, it has the “go” too! That’s right, this is a running, driving truck… more»
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German Driver: 1973 BMW 2002 Tii
On my bucket list of cars to drive is a BMW 2002 “roundie,” i.e. a 1973 year model or earlier 2002 with the round rear tail lights. When he was younger, my father imported a brand-new 1969 2002 from… more»
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Win On Sunday, Sell On Monday: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday. That has always been the justification for automakers to enter the rough and tumble world of racing. Everyone loves a winner, and the free advertising generated by a big win almost always paid… more»
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One County Convertible: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL
So this car isn’t a one-owner vehicle, in fact it isn’t even one family! However, this car is a one-county vehicle. That’s right, across three different owners this 560SL has been in Fairfield County, CT its entire life. Mercedes-Benz’s… more»
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Cargo Container Find: 1947 DeSoto Deluxe
This DeSoto spent 45 years in a box. It looks really nice in the pictures in the craigslist ad except for the wheels, of course. Otherwise, it looks very original. It was driven for about 35 years before being… more»
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Bandit Hit The Lotto: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Convertible
Everyone knows that the Bandit was a little flamboyant. Well, a lot flamboyant. He would go to a minister’s funeral dressed in feathers. Or so I have heard. Anyway, we also remembered that the Bandit has a love for… more»
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Sweet Street Sleeper: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Squire Wagon
If you are a fan of the movie “Better Off Dead,” then you remember the drag race scenes from the movie. In the first two encounters with the Japanese brothers in a 1965 Ford Falcon four door, the main… more»
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One Fine Ford: 1966 Ford Fairlane
My grandfather always preached to me that if I was ever looking for a collectible car of my own, never buy a car with rust. He felt that life was just too short to deal with rust during a… more»
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Desert Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Sedan
In the late twentieth century, owning a ’57 Chevy amounted to a license to print money, and even today they singularly represent “The Fifties” on posters and T-shirts celebrating that golden American decade. The B pillar or “post” on… more»
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Orange Slice of Formula One: 1976 Cosworth Vega
To understand a Cosworth Vega you must first appreciate the history of Cosworth. An English engine builder of the highest caliber, Cosworth has supplied race-winning Formula One and other engines since the 1950s. The story behind the Cosworth and… more»
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Unrestored Driver: 1967 Four Speed Corvette 427
Chevrolet’s second generation or “C2” Corvette left the ’50s behind with aggressive styling and modern technology. By 1967, America’s sports car evolved with the addition of independent rear suspension in ’63, four-wheel disc brakes and side-pipes in’65, and 427… more»
