MGBs can be great summer drivers. They are robust, cheap, and fun to drive! Think vintage Miata. Well, they may not be as reliable as a Miata, but I daily drove one for a while and never had any… more»
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Two-Door Wagon: 1974 Ford Pinto
Recently, I wrote up a very nice Mercury Bobcat and stated that I preferred Bobcats to Pintos. However, this Pinto wagon is super cool and despite having been loved a bit, it is clean and in pretty decent condition…. more»
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Dark Bronze Bombshell: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
The C-3 Corvettes took a heck of a ride from introduction in 1968 through the conclusion of the model run in 1982. In the beginning, the Corvette was pretty much a rip snorting animal. While some lower horsepower vehicles… more»
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Black Beauty: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion
Let’s face it; most cars hit their all-time lows during the mid-’70s to mid ’80s. Engineers struggled to make powerful reliable engines while meeting smog requirements and down-sizing to improve fuel economy. Given that landscape, though, style continued to… more»
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Badge Engineered: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi
A number of years ago Jesse purchased a first generation Eagle Talon TSi AWD, but the dealer changed the transmission oil and forgot to put the plug back in before sending him off in it. Long story short, it… more»
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Pristine 46k 1979 Mercury Zephyr
Resplendent in two-tone tan with brown accents, fake wire wheel hubcaps, and thin white-walls, this 1979 Mercury Zephyr needs only a tissue box on the package tray to complete the Senior Citizen Style Package. Thanks to Ethan D. who… more»
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There Must Be A Catch: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
I am just going to start with the price on this one: $3500. Yes, a convertible Corvair that looks to be in fairly good condition for just $3500. While Corvairs are an acquired taste, and their prices trend lower… more»
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Danger Lurks Underneath: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
From December 1958 through his retirement in July of 1977, Bill Mitchell was the vice president in charge of the styling section of General Motors. While he did not personally design each car to come out of the styling… more»
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Half Of What You Need: 1973 Opel GT
The ways of the great General Motors are often mysterious and hard to understand. For example, why did GM decide to sell their European built Opel division products in America before there was even a gas crunch? Then, after… more»
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Grand Old Driver: 1930 REO Flying Cloud
The prices pre-war cars are selling for have really dropped and some very nice cars are being sold for very reasonable money. This REO is listed on eBay in New Providence, New Jersey. Bidding is just over $7,000 with… more»
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Golden Curves: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
These beautiful golden curves belong to a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. While it isn’t completely original, a lot of the vehicle has sympathetic restovivor work done. It’s being sold here on eBay at no reserve, and bidding has just hit $15,000 (33… more»
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Low Mileage Daily: 1956 Buick Special
Driven daily this Buick Special is described as having only 56,000 original documented miles. Parked in 1974, this Buick slept until the current owner purchased and revived this nice looking driver. Having recently received a great deal of maintenance… more»
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Interesting Options: 1937 Ford Two Door Sedan
This Ford has been stored since 1959 and at first glance, it looks really nice. A closer look at the ad here on craigslist might leave you puzzled, though. The pictures make it look like a nice car with a really nice… more»
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1955 Ford F600 Wrecker… Or Is It?
As it turns out, I’m not really sure that this 1955 Ford F600 truck (the seller calls it F6, but I believe it’s correctly called a F600) started out it’s life as a tow truck. That being said, it… more»
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Survivor Short Bed: 1982 Toyota Truck 4×4
Before anyone says it: yes Toyotas can be classics! FJ40s and pickups are highly sought after and hold their value, much like most other Toyota products. Toyota has a long history of making reliable and affordable cars and trucks,… more»
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Velvet Hammer: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
After consuming sufficient automotive TV, web, or print content, most motorheads learn about the “Mercedes sedan with the limousine motor.” While not as widely recognized in the United States as, say, a 1969 Charger, even muscle-car fans know that,… more»
