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Well Maintained: 1987 Fiat Panda

The Giant Panda has been identified as a vulnerable species, and there is a global move to ensure its survival. This 1987 Fiat Panda is anything but giant but has survived in remarkable condition. Part of its core strength… more»

Running Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup as a personal luxury car (the same year that the Toronado also debuted). It was a fancier version of the standard Cutlass and would eventually become the GM division’s best seller. This… more»

South Bend’s Last Stand: 1964 Studebaker Commander

The handwriting was on the wall for Studebaker in late 1963 when they ceased automobile production in the U.S. (South Bend, Indiana). For the next 2 ½ years, output was focused solely on operations in Hamilton, Ontario until Studebaker… more»

24k-Mile One Owner: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass

In the early 1970s, General Motors felt that more passenger protection mandates were coming due to rollovers in accidents. If that were true it could mean the end of true hardtops and convertibles. So, in 1973, they introduced the… more»

Full Size Performer? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Before the advent of intermediates and Pony cars, full-sizers were how America rolled. Hopping them up, despite their size, was part of car culture. I enjoyed these big cars years ago, and still do today – and that’s the… more»

One-Owner 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible

With its one-year-only front end, one-year-only convertible, and one owner history, this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible in Decatur, Illinois distinguishes itself before you even twist the key. Furthermore, that twist prompts the full-sized drop-top to life and the… more»

400-Equipped: 1974 Pontiac Firebird

There are countless reasons why a classic might hit the market, but the saddest is undoubtedly when its devoted owner passes away. That is the story behind this 1974 Pontiac Firebird, a car featuring an upgraded V8 under the… more»

Owned 45 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette LT1

If spotless originality is less important to you than slipping behind the wheel of a tidy driver, this 1962 Corvette is worth a close look. It presents well but isn’t perfect. The interior is impressive, and the upgraded small-block… more»

No Wallflower: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera

A wallflower is a person or object that blends seamlessly into the background in an attempt not to draw attention. It is doubtful that the term would ever describe this 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. These classics could turn heads… more»

Overhauled Engine: 1972 Cessna 414

It seems there is no other content area that has enjoyed as much growth on the likes of YouTube as there has been with private pilots and accident reporting. Perhaps it’s just my content mix, but it seems every… more»

Custom Batman-Themed Cruiser: The Bat Boat Mobile

Holy smoke!  What we have before us here is a custom creation known as The Bat Boat Mobile, a Batman boat car, and while it’s a different concept from the original Batmobile, the attention-getting potential here might be similar. … more»

Jump In And Drive: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan

The era of the postwar independent automaker is a rich and fascinating one, and its historical study is like a “choose your own adventure” book. Automotive historians have written many volumes on what might have been if one carmaker… more»

350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Caprice

Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965, an upscale version of the Impala. It would be immediately successful, and the first generation was around through 1970 (the same as the rest of the full-size lineup). The Caprice began as a… more»

7k Mile 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1995 Chevy Corvette was produced with the pressure of all the success of previous Corvettes on its shoulders.  The car’s styling and driveability performed well under the pressure. Corvettes have always been one of America’s favorite sports cars,… more»

America’s Favorite: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

While not stated specifically, this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass appears to be the very common Supreme variant, one of only 186K knocked out by GM’s mid-tier division in the Bicentennial year of 1976 – that’s a huge number! The seller… more»

Survivor 1961 Ford Galaxie Detective Car

The Galaxie was a nicely trimmed, full-sized auto in the 1961 Ford lineup, making the sedan an excellent choice if you happened to be a detective.  The seller says that’s how this one spent its early years, and sadly,… more»

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