The BMW 2002 was one of the world’s first driver’s cars, and a revelation on U.S. soil. It blended affordability and efficiency with a sporting personality, as noted by many automotive editors who praised the car’s handling and acceleration…. more»
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Best of the Worst: 1977 Ford Pinto Country Squire
The U.S. has always desired to compete with overseas’ automakers small cars, but hasn’t always been successful. Enter the Ford Pinto, a car that today is more synonymous with flammable construction than being a Beetle beater. The 1977 model… more»
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1958 Aston Martin Mark III Garage Find
After featuring hundreds of cars, I must admit that the Aston Martin barn finds have been among my favorites. An American business man brought this 1958 Aston Martin Mark III back from England and then parked it in his… more»
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Anniversary Alfa: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
As the seller of this 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super reminds us, this year is the 50th anniversary of the Giulia. And as the photos might remind you, we have featured a few of this seller’s other cars recently,… more»
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Barn Find Driver: 1961 Comet Coupe
The Comet line’s start in life was difficult, and it didn’t last past 1977, but the Comet allowed Ford to offer an upscale compact car to compete with other domestic and foreign small cars that were coming to market… more»
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Back Lot Special: 1967 Lancia Fulvia Zagato
It is not everyday that you run across a 1967 Lancia Fulvia Zagato sitting at your local used car dealer. Especially one in Michigan offering “financing for all”. It may not be the best source for a classic Italian sports… more»
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Baby Aston: 1969 MGC GT
This is not your common run-of-the-mill MGB GT. The MGC appeared in the BMC lineup during late 1967 as the replacement for the much-loved but out-of-production Austin Healey 3000. Unfortunately it lasted only until 1969 before production halted. BMC may… more»
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Country Charm: 1971 Ford Country Squire
One of the longest-serving workhorses in the Ford family was the Country Squire station wagon. Manufactured from 1951 to 1991, it maintained the tradition of using wood paneling for family sedans. Although the real wood was eventually replaced by… more»
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New Olds: 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday
Here is the second top-of-the-line 1960s hardtop coupe survivor we have featured this week. This time it’s a 1961 Oldsmobile Holiday hardtop in beautiful Garnet Mist red with only 44k miles on the clock. Apart from a touch-up on… more»
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Rally Ready: 1965 Mini Cooper S
The Mini have always been entertaining, especially the Cooper S model which won the Monte Carlo Rally three times during the mid-1960s. Their lightweight front-wheel-drive platform proved to be unstoppable on the icy mountain roads. This Mini Cooper S… more»
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Island Container Find: 1961 Corvette Convertible
An island fantasy isn’t complete without a classic American convertible rumbling along a Hawaiian highway, and for one lucky owner in 1961, this dream came to life. However, like all fantasies, reality catches up. It might be in the… more»
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49K Survivor: 1968 Ford Torino GT Hardtop
The Torino was a new upscale model for Ford in 1968, and the Torino GT was the top of the Torino line. This original, unmolested GT Hardtop has only 49K original miles and was cared for by its original… more»
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Supercharged Stude: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
In the automotive industry, few cars represent more of a swing for the fences than the Studebaker Avanti. Although a stodgy image is never desirable, it was particularly offensive in the swingin’sixties when domestic automotive design was anything but… more»
Entry-Level Fun: 1968 Porsche 912
Well, we have yet another orange entry-level Porsche. This one is a 1968 Porsche 912 though. It is not perfect, but looks to be a solid driver. Claimed to only have 60k well-maintained miles on the clock, this 912… more»
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Florida Orange: 1971 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914 is a question mark for many enthusiasts: is it a tarted-up Volkswagen or a true corner-carver with copious amounts of Porsche DNA? The answer often lies in the middle, as the car’s mechanical bits reveal the… more»
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First Production Run: 1967 Porsche 911 Targa
Targas have never been too appealing to me, but this one caught my eye. It is a 1967 911 Targa and it is claimed to still be wearing its original Bahama Yellow paint. The current owner inherited it from… more»
