The other night over dinner, my lovely bride and I were discussing a potential future conundrum. If fate (and/or free will) allows us a life of unlimited leisure in retirement, we’d like to roam the country in a recreational… more»
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One Owner Sport Sedan: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. Besides the successful mid-size Chevelle being in its second season, the full-size Impala, et al, sold more than one million copies for the first time. That includes the seller’s… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1993 Buick Roadmaster
Imagine a world where you could buy a classic with a V8 under the hood, room to easily seat five people, enough creature comforts to make any journey enjoyable, and the whole package could be yours for under $6,000…. more»
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Willys Roots: 1954 Woodill Wildfire Roadster
In the very beginning, the Woodill Wildfire was mostly a Willys Jeep, and it wasn’t even built by Woodill. The story starts when Bill Tritt, who had worked for Douglas Aircraft, began crafting boats and cars out of fiberglass… more»
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Fun Driver: 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
If you have never driven an original Mini, you have missed out on one of life’s great motoring pleasures. They are tiny and, thanks to their low center of gravity, they are as close as you can get to… more»
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1966 Shelby GT350 Sold New by Carroll Shelby
Certain attributes and characteristics add to the inherent value of a classic, while others serve as interesting conversation starters. That this 1966 Shelby GT350 was sold new by Carroll Shelby himself probably falls into the second category. However, the… more»
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Hemi-Powered 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The other day, somebody asked me if I watched televised auctions such as Mecum and Barrett-Jackson, and after contemplating the question for a couple seconds, I had to reply that I didn’t anymore. It’s been a while, and the… more»
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Grandpa’s Car? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
632,000! How’s that for a model production number? Yup, it’s big, and that’s how many 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlasses were assembled – its highest volume model year and one of the highest production models built by any car manufacturer in… more»
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Racer’s Choice! 1975 FMC 2900R
Hoping to capitalize on the hot ’70s RV market, Food Machinery Corporation (FMC) parlayed its expertise in building military vehicles into the fabulous FMC 2900R. These high-end coaches attracted owners from Hollywood and the auto racing world including Carol… more»
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Manageable Mini Mover: 1978 Ford Courier
Everyone who’s owned a basic pickup already knows how often friends ask to borrow them, but I’m guessing you’ll be the number one pal to your entire neighborhood if this 1978 Ford Courier mini mover gets spotted in your… more»
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Price Drop: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport With 13k Original Miles
There’s a lot to like about this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport, from its seemingly flawless presentation to its extraordinarily low odometer reading. It is an unmolested survivor with an iconic small-block under the hood. The seller indicates that… more»
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Original L76/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Many people believe that the release of the C2 marked the moment when the Corvette came of age. It brought significant mechanical improvements over its predecessor, while the introduction of a big-block option in 1965 transformed an already potent… more»
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351-Equipped: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
This 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria has spent the past two years in storage, but it doesn’t seem to have suffered unduly from the experience. It presents nicely, with the bigger wheels the most obvious sign that there might be… more»
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Real Deal Head Turner: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevrolet joined the mid-size muscle car scene in 1965 with a limited production of the Chevelle Malibu, the SS 396. The Bow-Tie folks dived in all the way by making the car a series of its own the next… more»
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Oh Canada! 1954 Dodge Regent
GM’s Canadian-specific models, such as the Beauvillemont, Parisienne, Acadian, etc., get a lot of old car press, but the General wasn’t the only one with a Canada-specific portfolio. ChryCo’s Dodge division got in on the action with the Regent,… more»
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Late-Seventies Muscle: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Compared to the Hurst/Olds offerings from earlier times, the 1979 model doesn’t deliver the same level of performance that could be had by many of its predecessors. What’s important to remember here is the state of the auto industry… more»
