Sadly, I cannot stop thinking about my desire to own a Unimog. Specifically, I am looking for the orange Case MB4 models that were sold as tractors in the U.S., predominantly to cities, towns, and municipal agencies; I believe… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1964 Buick Riviera
Ford effectively created the Personal Luxury Car market segment when it released the Thunderbird. The competition soon realized that there was a buck to be made, with Buick joining the party with the Riviera. The company took an interesting… more»
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Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
While the Corvette had cemented its place in the market courtesy of the C2’s sales success, it was the C3 that earned the badge legendary status. The sleek styling has made the C3 one of the most instantly recognizable… more»
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Possible Engine Swap? 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne is a tidy, driver-grade classic with a few cosmetic imperfections. It could be enjoyed immediately while its new owner ponders whether a motor transplant is in order. I must say a big thank you to… more»
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Help a Museum and Get a Jeep: 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ
We all talk a big game when it comes to saving old cars and promoting our hobby, but Sean Mathis took it a step further. Starting with his grandfather’s beloved 1959 Cadillac, Sean has managed to build one of… more»
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One-Year-Only Rarity: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
Opportunities for enthusiasts wanting a high level of horsepower had turned pretty dismal by the mid-to-late seventies, but Ford was at least beginning to head back in the right direction, reintroducing a V8 engine option into the Mustang in… more»
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One of 2,000 Golden Anniversary Cars: 1949 Packard
In the 1970s and 1980s, there was no shortage of “special editions” emerging from America’s automobile factories. From pace cars to anniversary editions, customers were deluged with these marketing exercises. Before this period, automakers were somewhat more reserved. This… more»
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Good Cruiser Condition: 1960 Ford Falcon Ranchero
Ford truly was rife with “Better Ideas” in the 1960s. After beating Chevy to the punch with the Ranchero in 1957, they circled the wagons and downsized it on the Falcon platform in the face of sagging sales in… more»
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440 Powered and Road Ready: 1967 Chrysler Newport
Although the Newport wasn’t positioned as one of the higher-level luxurious offerings in the Chrysler lineup, it still showed a sleek and attractive body, especially when buyers chose the two-door hardtop model. The Newport received some revised sheet metal… more»
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47k Miles: 1998 Buick Riviera
When Buick’s styling department, led by the late, great Bill Porter, designed the final generation of the Buick Riviera, large personal-luxury coupes were in big trouble. Though they had lit up the sales charts in the 1970s and even… more»
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Update: Priced-To-Sell 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
UPDATE – I wrote about this quintessential “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” Luxury Liner Lincoln Coupe three years ago. It’s still calling Las Vegas home and is back on the market again with a reduced price of… more»
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12k Original Miles: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
In the absence of documentary evidence, we must often scrutinize listing images to determine whether a seller’s mileage claim is plausible. Such is the case with this 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7. Its presentation is superb, and with no visible… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible With 9,100 Original Miles!
What can I say? It is a 1972 Corvette Convertible that presents superbly. It would be fair to think that those words describe this classic perfectly. However, the ace up its sleeve is that its spotless appearance is due… more»
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1 of 1: 1970 Chrysler Hurst/300 Drop-Top
The Chrysler Letter Series cars were part of the corporate ensemble from 1955 to 1965. The luxury/muscle car made a one-year return in 1970, thanks to an arrangement with Hurst Performance. Only 500 of the Hurst/300 2-door hardtops were… more»
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4-Speed Daily Driver: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
In the late 1960s, only two U.S. manufacturers built a 2-seat automobile – the Chevrolet Corvette and the American Motors AMX. The latter, a GT-style muscle car, had light sales from 1968 to 1970, so AMC nixed production and… more»
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Clark Griswold Tribute: 1969 Ford Country Sedan
In the 1960s, Ford offered three series of full-size station wagons. Entry level was the Ranch Wagon, mid-tier was the Country Sedan, and top shelf was the Country Squire. The seller purchased this 1969 Country Sedan and added a… more»
