I have never understood why a seller would list a classic as desirable as this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle and then shortchange themselves by providing a lack of information about its history and mechanical health. Therefore, we are left with… more»
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No Reserve: Fiat-Powered 1962 MG Midget Mk 1
The most common criticism of classic British sports cars is that some people wish they featured more powerful engines. I don’t necessarily subscribe to that theory because the modest power output of vehicles like the 1962 MG Midget meant… more»
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Stovebolt-Six Powered! 1923 Studebaker
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in how things were 100-or-so years ago. With that, we have seen an uptick in people re-discovering automobiles from the “Roaring 20s” and this 1923 Studebaker is a good example of… more»
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Finish It How You Like: 1965 Chevrolet Sportvan Deluxe
As soon as some daring inventor of the 19th century popped a set of headlights on a car, the car became a member of the family. Now bearing two eyes and a mouth, the automobile was an anthropomorphic object,… more»
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M3 Alternative: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 is a model that has lurked in the shadows of the iconic BMW E30 M3 for years, and sadly, it appears destined to continue doing so. As the owner of a 1986 example that I… more»
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390 V8 and Factory Air: 1967 Ford Mustang GT
Is this a great looking ’67 Ford Mustang Fastback or what? It looks like a full-sized Hot Wheels car with its sparkling Acapulco Blue color, that classic fastback styling, the optional GT package, and those Styled Steel Wheels as… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Nissan Fairlady Z was one of the Japanese answers to the British sports cars of the 1960s. When the car made it to the U.S. in 1970, it was marketed as the Datsun 240Z (for its 2.4-liter inline-4… more»
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Budget Supercar! 2014 Factory Five 818S
Factory Five is best known for their Shelby Cobra replicas, but the company offers a few other kit cars, some of which are of their own design. This 818S is one of these designs and is an incredible performance… more»
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Impressive Kit Car: 1978 CCC Auburn Speedster
One of the hottest and most interesting segments of the collectible car hobby is that of kit cars. From accurate recreations to aesthetically questionable representations of classics of days past, these vehicles have become popular once again for the… more»
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Mellow Yellow? 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible
One of the interesting things that I have noted regarding GM’s A-body lineup for ’69 is that the Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu, Pontiac Tempest/LeMans, and Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass all followed a similar Fisher Body vibe in terms of overall design. The C-pillars… more»
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Rare Pony: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
Ford redesigned the Mustang pony car in 1974 to eliminate the size and weight it had accumulated over the years. It was a sales success because the Mustang II happened to come along just as the OPEC oil embargo… more»
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Just Needs A Paint Job: 1967 Mercury Cougar
In painting, it’s hard to lay down the brush, just as in writing, it’s hard to lay down the pen. So many times, the first edition is the best, and I think that is true with the Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Wally World Or Bust! 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
The seller of this 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Station Wagon says he will “do” one car per year, and if this one’s any indication of his past work, I believe he means turning autos into something catchy rather… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1972, the Chevy Chevelle was still one of America’s best-selling cars. More than 207,500 Malibu Sport Coupes were built with a V8 engine, including the seller’s car. And, refreshingly, it’s not been taken down the path of a… more»
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1-Owner Time Capsule: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
After 1975, the only new convertible you could buy that was made by General Motors was a Cadillac. And that would go away the next year. Of course, the convertible would find new success down the road, but that’s… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The new Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM back in 1973, with the Chevrolet Chevelle getting a fresh body to begin its third generation of production. This is one of those cars that got a bit sleeker-looking… more»
