Ford introduced the Galaxie 500 XL in 1962 to compete against the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. The XL designation stood for “Extra Lively,” so the car was a combination of sporty looks and tasteful luxury. Like the Chevy SS,… more»
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24k Miles? 1968 Ford Thunderbird
In its infancy, the Thunderbird was developed quickly by Ford in response to the Chevrolet Corvette, spending its first three years of production as a two-seater. However, it didn’t take the car long to gain extra passenger capacity, adding… more»
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Studebaker’s Hail Mary: 1963 Avanti R1
The Avanti – aimed at rescuing Studebaker from bankruptcy – failed in its primary mission. But it succeeded in a way no one expected: such was the passion for its quirky styling and permissive customization, that it outlasted its… more»
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Pinto-Based Replica: 1952 Jaguar XK120G
The replica world was a wild and wonderful place in the late 70s and throughout the 1980s when builders of every size and capability found endless ways to package up exotic look-a-likes. As we’ve discussed previously, the quality of… more»
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Driver or Project? 1966 Plymouth Valiant
The Valiant was Plymouth’s compact entry from 1960 to 1976. The first generation was quirky in appearance and was sold through 1962. Things improved for the second round from 1963 to 1966. That’s when the seller’s 2-door sedan was… more»
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Show-Quality Square Bird: 1959 Thunderbird Convertible
With the addition of a rear seat in 1958, squarish lines, and a formal roofline, the Ford Thunderbird moved away from the sportiness of the original two-seater into the luxury personal car field. Ford described their longer (and heavier)… more»
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No Reserve! 1953 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Let’s face it, it’s easy to get sucked into the gloom and doom of the collector car market and prognosticate that nobody wants anything from the pre-muscle-car era anymore. Sometimes, however, you take one look at a car for… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1969 Buick Skylark Custom
Buick’s A-body intermediates in the late 1960s comprised the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, Sport Wagon, and Gran Sport. The Skylark Custom was for those buyers who wanted more pizazz than the Special and Skylark offered, without the performance of… more»
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Choo Choo Convert: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The Chevy El Camino enjoyed a long and healthy run (1959-60 and again from 1964 to 1987). It was a car-based truck often referred to as a “gentlemen’s pickup.” In the last five years of production, Chevy commissioned Choo… more»
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1 of 204: 1974 Dodge Charger SE 440 V8
The “Dodge Rebellion” was a late 1960s advertising campaign designed to position Dodge as the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. That included the Charger, which was new in 1966. By 1974, when the seller’s car was built, the muscle… more»
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Shelby SUV: 1999 Dodge Durango SP360
While Carroll Shelby’s involvement with an automotive project almost always tends to yield positive results, sometimes his endeavors fade into obscurity. This seems to have happened with the Dodge Durango SP360 SUV, which was given the Shelby treatment in… more»
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Low Miles, One Owner: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
Full disclosure: I own a 1989 560SL, so if you’re looking for an impartial review, this isn’t the article for you. There isn’t a thing I dislike about mine, though others might find it heavy off the line and… more»
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No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
We’ve recently seen some very tempting classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1995 Chevrolet Corvette continues that trend. Partly, it is because it presents so nicely. The first owner’s decision to order the car in a… more»
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Clean Driver: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
“To dream the impossible dream.” Okay, you’ve now discovered that I can’t sing, but I can still dream. I’ve stated previously that, in an ideal world, I would park a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra in my garage at… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Mercury Cougar
I acknowledge that we haven’t reached the mid-point of 2026, but this 1967 Mercury Cougar could potentially be one of this year’s best buys. “Why is that?” I hear you ask. Well, the seller has listed this classic with… more»
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Significant Recent Spend: 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It sometimes seems inevitable that purchasing a classic involves an additional expense beyond the purchase price to address mechanical shortcomings. However, that shouldn’t be the case with this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The seller recently invested $5,000 to ensure that… more»
