In the late 1970s, Dodge needed a new product to keep Richard Petty in its NASCAR fold. The Magnum was introduced in 1978 and ran for two years, and may have disappeared after Richard didn’t win any points races… more»
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Stunning Kit Car: 2012 Hawk HF3000
Although Lancia barely registers in the new car landscape, the company once produced some giant-killing models for the World Rally Championship. They included the Fulvia, the 037, and the Delta Integrale. The Stratos carried all before it from 1974… more»
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Rare G-Body: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Americana
Even in base form, the fifth-generation Grand Prix was an attractive automobile, especially from 1981 onward, after Pontiac revised the sheet metal, improving looks and aerodynamics. As popular as these cars were, I don’t recall there being many special… more»
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Drop-Top Pony: 1972 Ford Mustang
It’s hard to believe that the 1971- 73 Ford Mustangs were based on the original 1965 versions. They had grown in size and weight (some 800 lbs.) in just a few years. A diet was on its way in… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1964 Rambler American 330
After the merger between Nash and Hudson in 1954, the resulting American Motors revived the compact Rambler in 1958 as the American. The automobile remained an AMC fixture through 1969 as the last car in their portfolio to carry… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1983 Triking Type-1
An exposed 1,000cc Moto Guzzi V-twin is a good way to make sure nobody mistakes this for an ordinary sports car. With two front wheels, one at the rear, and a compact open cockpit between them, this 1983 Triking… more»
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GTO Trim Package: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
Market shifts buffeted the Ventura’s niche throughout its existence. Its first incarnation as a premium trim level on the Catalina, a full-sized cruiser, lasted until 1970. By then, smaller imports were swarming our roads, sparking platform downsizing across all… more»
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Quirky Japanese Classic: 1987 Nissan Be-1
Nissan rode the retro wave in the 1980s, with the Pike Factory producing some genuinely quirky vehicles. They all shared one common characteristic: They were small by any measure. The first to emerge was the 1987 Nissan Be-1, a… more»
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Slanted Headlights! 1960 Lincoln Continental
“Slant-Eyed Monster” was the nickname of the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals in Ford’s design studios. To me, the cars looked like a big Japanese insect heading your way from a 1950s B-grade movie. And yet, the Edsel and its “horse… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1934 Dodge Deluxe
Finding a classic with almost a century under its belt and only 48,000 miles on the clock is a rare treat, but those are the claims the seller makes about this 1934 Dodge Deluxe. It presents impressively as a… more»
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Driver Quality: 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe
Here’s one we haven’t covered often: a 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe. When I first spied this listing, courtesy of Rocco B., I didn’t immediately recognize it – the front-end styling really threw me off! Anyway, this resident of North… more»
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Update: Price Lowered on Highly Original 1990 Mazda Miata
UPDATE – What’s that old saying? If you don’t succeed, try, try again? This 30,000-mile “all original” first-year 1990 Mazda Miata is listed again for sale and looking for a new owner. The asking price has been lowered $2,400… more»
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Rare Factory T-Tops! 1979 Chrysler 300
The number 300 was a popular moniker for Chrysler products over the years, including automobiles in both its letter-series and non-letter-series offerings. The latter included full-size cars available between 1962 and 1971, with that particular 300 name taking a… more»
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425 V8 Powered: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
Although it is considered a muscle car, the 1986 Oldsmobile 442 didn’t have the power and torque its predecessors were known for. Of course, it emerged at a time when manufacturers battled to regain ground lost to emissions regulations,… more»
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Meticulously Maintained: 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
As an enthusiast with gasoline coursing through my veins, I clearly remember the Ferrari 308 GTS driven by Tom Selleck’s character in the 1980s TV Series, Magnum, P.I. The car used during the first season was a 1979 model,… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1985 Jaguar XJS
Although most people associate the Jaguar XJS with its V12 engine, the company introduced a six-cylinder version in 1983. The seller believes this 1985 example is 1-of-24 such vehicles imported into North America during the 1980s. It presents extremely… more»
