This heavily modified 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is for sale here on Hemmings.com. It is listed for $31,500 and is located in sunny Gainesville, Florida. While the second-generation F-body styling remains unmistakably intact, the original powerplant has been replaced by… more»
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All-Original 1980 Jeep CJ-5
While almost everyone relates a Jeep CJ-5 to fun, it’s not on anybody’s bingo card to relate it to good fuel mileage. Nevertheless, that’s what Jeep did in their commercials in 1980, bragging that the CJ offered “21 MPG.”… more»
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Cottage Convertible: 1991 Dodge Shadow
Is this just not the perkiest convertible you could buy right now under $5,000? The Dodge Shadow is one of America’s great, cheap summer runabouts, a vehicle segment I opine about often that simply doesn’t exist anymore. I’m no… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
I acknowledge that the 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout is unlikely to appear on many people’s list of the ten most popular classics in automotive history. However, most readers will agree that even the most mundane vehicles can draw attention… more»
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Rust-Free Drop-Top: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible
This 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible is a stunning classic with no apparent needs. Its presentation is first-rate, while its mechanical specifications should provide an effortless driving experience. However, for those seeking more power, the seller provides an… more»
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Malaise Era Survivor! 1977 Dodge Aspen Special Edition
The mid 1970s brought a gas crisis and a deluge of regulations, whipsawing domestic auto makers already struggling with import competition. Corporate managements responded by hastily devising emissions controls, strangling performance to boost fuel economy, and downsizing across product… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
The second generation of the Plymouth Road Runner (1971-74) saw a decline in performance compared to the first batch (1968-70). But it was an industry-wide thing as engines were being detuned for lower emissions. By 1973, a 318 V8… more»
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1 of 2,061: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The 1970s Chevy Vega is a largely forgettable car. Unless you happen to have a 1975-76 Cosworth Vega, which had a performance DOHC head. And while more than two million Vegas were produced from 1971 to 1977, only 3,500… more»
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Last Big Drop-Top: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville
From 1971 to 1975, the Grand Ville was the top-of-the-line full-size Pontiac. It had temporarily replaced the Bonneville, which would re-emerge at the top later. The 1975 model year marked the end of all big GM convertibles, except for… more»
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Highly Original Cruiser: 1983 Dodge Conversion Van
One of the fads in automotive history I wish would make a comeback is the van craze, which started to become noteworthy in the early seventies and flourished until around the mid-eighties. Customizing a van was once considered a… more»
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58K Miles: 1968 Buick Special Deluxe Sedan
I’ve seen the argument that the Buick Special was the beginning of the end for the “Sloan Ladder,” which promised a car for every purse and purpose. As the happy owner of a ’53 Special myself, I’d hate to… more»
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Fancy Fox Body: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
The early 1990s is a wonderful era of automotive culture. From upstart in-house brands like Geo and Saturn to the rapid growth of the import/tuner culture, there was a lot to choose from if you were an enthusiast. There… more»
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Rare Turbo: 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo
This 1987 Isuzu Impulse presents extremely well for a classic of this vintage, and is the rare, desirable RS Turbo variant. It has been meticulously maintained, making it more than a pretty face. It might not be what many… more»
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31k Original Miles: 2000 Plymouth Prowler
When the retro craze emerged during the 1990s, vehicles like the New Mini and New Beetle were warmly embraced, achieving considerable showroom success. However, the Plymouth Prowler failed to meet the company’s expectations, disappearing after only five model years…. more»
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440/4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
From the front, this 1970 Dodge Super Bee looks undeniably purposeful. The bumper makes a bold statement, and the Ramcharger hood is designed to allow the V8 under the hood to inhale large amounts of cold air, unleashing maximum… more»
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V8 Powered 1974 Chevrolet LUV
Chevrolet got into the compact truck market in 1972 with the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), a rebadged Isuzu Faster from Japan. It did its job until a decade later, when the GM division decided to build its own in… more»
