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1,800 Miles? 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Diesel

Are you an Oldsmobile fan who’s disgruntled because you can’t find anything from your favorite brand on the lot anymore? Are you a personal luxury coupe buyer who hasn’t been able to find a decent American big coupe since… more»

Stored 41 Years! 1973 Dodge Charger SE

The most popular Dodge Charger in terms of sales was not from the 1968-70 era as many enthusiasts might think. It was in 1973 when the Charger was in the third year of a dramatic restyle. Perhaps that was… more»

Update: One Owner 55k-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

UPDATE –  This nice looking, very clean ’77 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a driver-quality survivor that’s only had one owner and has been driven a scant 55,000 miles the past 49 years. I’ve driven these second generation ’73 –… more»

Six Cylinder Swap: 1974 Porsche 914

The Porsche 914/6 is one of the company’s most intriguing creations, a vehicle that seemingly shouldn’t exist and that no one was necessarily asking for. However, like all things made by Porsche that are limited in production and offer… more»

Long-Term Owners: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

Dang, I was just in Goldendale, Washington; this guy apparently hadn’t decided to sell his Formula S yet. But here it is on craigslist, Plymouth’s high-performance package wrapped in the early body style, showing off that impressive rear glass…. more»

50 MPG! 1982 Chevrolet Diesel Chevette

Sort of like Rodney Dangerfield, Chevrolet’s Chevette (’76-’87) gets no respect. And even less has been bestowed upon the diesel-powered version, such as today’s feature, courtesy of Curvette, a 1982 oil burner edition. Having suffered through three years of… more»

Original Paint? 1955 Buick Super Riviera

Looking like it popped off the pages of a 1950s Raymond Chandler detective novel, this Buick is right at home in sunny Southern California. All that sun has baked the some of the paint, which is advertised as being… more»

Sold by Buick! 1973 Opel Manta Rallye Project

The Opel Manta was a sporty coupe produced in Europe and sold through Buick dealers from 1970 to 1975. While the company built half a million copies overall, the number that hit U.S. shores was only a small portion… more»

Stretched and Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Limousine

When the fifth generation of the Oldsmobile 88 was introduced as a 1961 model, the restyled body was already quite large, measuring in at just a hair under 18 feet in length.  However, that wasn’t long enough to meet… more»

1 of 2,124: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427

The Chevy Impala Super Sport was in its seventh season in 1967. Launched as a powerhouse in 1961, it became a styling package that could be ordered with muscle in 1962. The SS 427 debuted in 1966 and appealed… more»

Italian Jaguar Replica: 1969 Intermeccanica Squire SS-100

The Jaguar SS100 could be considered the mother of all sports cars. Crafted by tiny Swallow Coachbuilding in the mid-1930s, the two-seater was powered by a 2.5-liter OHV engine, making it a worthy race and rally competitor. But this… more»

Stunning Restoration: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Some classics are so stunning that it seems impossible to identify their greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. From its sparkling paint to its spotless interior and the potent V8 under the hood,… more»

Hemi-Powered 1953 DeSoto Firedome Sedan

My advice for anyone looking to break into car collecting on a budget is to avoid setting your sights on one model year, make, or model. After all, there are so many great classics out there for sale in… more»

454 Power! 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

When the fourth generation of the Chevrolet Malibu was introduced in 1978, the Colonnade styling from the previous year was gone, and the downsized car took on a more modern, completely different appearance.  In addition to the platform losing… more»

9k Mile Survivor: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The Mercury Cougar is one of those cars that seemed to change and adapt to market trends successfully, starting out as a pony car in 1967 as a corporate counterpart of the Ford Mustang.  Buyers loved it, and the… more»

Low Mile Luxury Coupe: 1967 Dodge Monaco 500

Back in the sixties, there were several high-end luxury cars available in the marketplace for buyers to choose from, with the Dodge Monaco offering sleek styling on the outside plus plenty of comfort inside.  One advantage of the 1967… more»

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