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Bad Grades Force Sale: 1993 Ford F-150

The seller of this slick 1993 Ford F-150 Flareside is selling it due to his son not keeping his grades up. What a shame, since this looks like an awesome truck. The Ford sports the desirable combination of the… more»

Cheap Wheels: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix For $500!

In the 1970s, the Pontiac Phoenix was a badge-engineered version of the popular Chevrolet Nova. But in the 1980s, it was a corporate cousin to the new FWD Chevy Citation. They sold well enough but were weak on craftsmanship… more»

Grandma’s Low-Mileage Ride: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency

Did anybody do luxury better than 1970s Detroit (or Lansing, in this case)? Today, luxury means heated and cooled seats, a large touch screen, and as much connectivity as technology will currently allow. In 1974, however, it meant riding… more»

Estate Find: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon

Full-size station wagons were still holding on at GM in 1993, although by this time, the popularity of minivans had taken a toll on their sales.  I totally understand the practicality and appeal of a small van or an… more»

Wizard Kit: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Speedster

Listed on craigslist, this one-of-a-kind 1970 Volkswagen Speedster Convertible is unlike anything you’ll see on the road today. The seller describes it as a “Super Custom & RARE ‘Wizard’”, referring to the British-built Wizard body kit that transformed this… more»

Award Winning 4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

It’s often said that the first is the best. I have found that to be the case with many movies where the sequels just don’t measure up. Some cars hit me that way, too. Take this 1970 Chevrolet Monte… more»

Incredible Condition: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo SPG

This 1986 Saab 900 SPG is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with a price of $18,500 or best offer. That’s near the top of 900 valuation, but SPGs this nice command that kind of money. This… more»

Good Price And Great Patina: 1963 Ford F100

Like a pair of blue jeans or some broken-in boots, nothing beats the utility of a classic truck. Take the kids out for ice cream while hauling your wife’s new thrift project, or throw in the fishing poles and… more»

Shelby Style: 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute

Listed for sale here on eBay, this 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute brings together the unmistakable look of a late-’60s Shelby with the drivability and appeal of a carefully crafted tribute build. Finished in Grabber Green with a… more»

A Work Of Art: 1948 Cadillac Sixty Special

Last year, I found an interesting out-of-print book on automotive design at John R. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. The book was titled The Art of American Car Design: The Profession and Personalities, and the author was… more»

Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette

The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»

Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»

Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Have you often felt that most vintage cars  are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»

Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX

If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»

Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is

While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»

Floats Down The Road: 1962 Buick LeSabre Four-Door Hardtop

As the cornerstone of Billy Durant’s original General Motors, Buick always seemed to have an important place in GM’s corporate heart. They were always allowed to do their own thing, and since General Motors’ divisions had less centralized authority… more»