For those not old enough to remember the OPEC oil crisis of late 1973 and its future effects on the auto industry, the Buick Estate is a notable example of how seriously this event crippled the sales of some… more»
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Cult Classic: 1967 Volvo 122 Wagon Plus Parts
Volvo’s Amazon series was launched in 1956 and enjoyed a long run through 1970. This model is a cult classic, generating fervor among Volvo fans around the world. Norway, Amsterdam, Sweden, the UK, Australia, and America host clubs dedicated… more»
BF Classified: 1975 MGB Roadster
There are cheaper ways to buy a convertible, and there are faster ways to enjoy a winding back road, but few cars deliver the simple, mechanical fun of an MGB. This 1975 example adds several qualities that are becoming… more»
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Dealer Installed T-Tops? 1969 Cadillac Eldorado
The seller of this 1969 Cadillac Eldorado says it’s one of fifteen with dealer-installed T-tops. Really? I didn’t know such a thing was an option, and I also wonder how that accounting would be known. Well, it’s an intriguing… more»
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Calypso Green Notchback: 1993 Ford Mustang LX
Oh, be still, my beating wallet. This is the exact Fox body I would buy if time and space permitted, which unfortunately, are both in short supply. This 1993 Ford Mustang LX is the exact way I would specify… more»
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Well-Preserved: Spoiled 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado as a personal luxury car in 1967 and added a twist: front-wheel-drive. It was based on the Oldsmobile Toronado E-body platform launched the year before, also as a FWD. This beauty from that first year… more»
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360 Powered Upscale Sedan: 1970 AMC Ambassador SST
Not being a part of the Big Three undoubtedly put AMC at a disadvantage among U.S. automakers, but that certainly didn’t stop them from producing some satisfying cars, including a few memorable luxury offerings. For 1970, the Ambassador SST… more»
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Drive Right Now: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
I’d like to think that the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix shown here on Ebay makes sense to purchase. The price sure does, as the number is just a tick over $9000. And the location is good, as it’s a… more»
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455 V8 Transplant: 1973 Pontiac Firebird
Along with the Chevrolet Camaro, the Pontiac Firebird was redesigned in 1970. And would keep that shell and platform for 12 years. Muscle car sales cooled in the early 1970s, and the Firebird was no exception, though it rebounded… more»
Well-Equipped Cruiser: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Pontiac produced some of the most distinctive American automobiles of the 1950s, and this 1957 Star Chief combines its dramatic styling with enough comfort equipment to make it an appealing family cruiser. Restored in 2013 and showing 37,600 miles,… more»
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Good Running Project: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix was born in 1962 as a personal luxury car – with some muscle built in. Based on a modified A-body platform, the car was redesigned in 1969 – and sales took off. Styling was refreshed… more»
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Diesel 4×4: 1981 Chevrolet LUV Pickup
It’s not every day you find a vehicle that is not eminently desirable but also deserves saving because the owner has spent so much time making it better than it was from the factory. Maybe it’s just me, but… more»
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Restored Victoria: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
Like most U.S. automakers, Ford didn’t have an all-new post-war design until 1949. Before that, the 1946-48 Fords were largely redressed 1942 models, the last built before automobile production was curtailed due to the war effort (WWII). New in… more»
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Porsche Built Brute: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E
The timing of this listing for a 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is particularly poignant for yours truly. I have an identical car, and was committed to selling it this month. I may still put it up for sale, as it’s… more»
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Drive It? 1971 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Chevrolet’s top-seller got an entirely new design to begin its fifth generation of production in 1971, featuring a more streamlined and modern appearance than its predecessor. While the sedans remained popular choices for family cars, Chevy didn’t forget that… more»
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Last of the Side Pipes: 1995 Dodge Viper
Do mere mufflers make a car iconic? In the case of the Dodge Viper, some enthusiasts may consider the side pipes to be one of the more sought-after features of Mopar’s modern muscle car. That’s not to say other… more»
