In addition to old Volkswagen Beetles, other slow vehicles converted into a camper included the Toyota Hilux pickup with the small but mighty 20R 4-cylinder engine under the hood. The good news is these were darn near unkillable rigs,… more»
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30 Years Same Owner: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL
Ford shifted the Fairlane nameplate to a new mid-size car in 1962, filling a void between the full-size Galaxie and compact Falcon. The car received its first redesign in 1966 and gained stacked headlights like the senior Fords. This… more»
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Resale Respray: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
I have a love/hate relationship with this generation (’77-’81) of Chevrolet’s Camaro Z28. I owned a ’77 for three years and was thrilled (loved) the fact that it returned after a three model year absence and had some uniqueness… more»
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4-Door Survivor Driver: 1962 Chrysler Saratoga
Chrysler used the Saratoga nameplate off and on between 1939 and 1965. But after 1961, it only appeared on Chryslers built and sold in Canada. That’s where you’ll find the seller’s seemingly nice 1962 Saratoga, though the photos don’t… more»
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Reserve Met: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
One of the greatest challenges of any auction is accurately estimating a seller’s reserve. It can mean the difference between taking an active interest and placing the item in the “too-hard” basket. There are no such dramas with this… more»
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37k Mile 5.0/5-Speed 1989 Ford Mustang LX
The mass appeal of the third-generation Mustang is certainly understandable, and Ford must have realized they had a winner on their hands, as this incarnation had a long lifespan of 14 years. I remember when these cars used to… more»
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LeMans Blue Sports Sedan: 2002 BMW M5
The E39-chassis BMW M5 is one of the best sports sedans made in recent memory, and as values continue to hold steady, there’s little doubt that it has more room to run in the future. While pristine, low-mileage cars… more»
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1 of 1,248 Built: 1982 Buick Riviera Convertible
For the few who had the moolah and the patience, the luxurious ’82 Buick Riviera Convertible (which were supposed to arrive in April but were delayed) finally arrived at Buick showrooms in July of 1982 just in time for… more»
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LS-Swapped: 1975 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
No vehicle escaped the negative impact of tighter emission regulations during the 1970s, but modern technology allows buyers to extract performance improvements that would have been unthinkable during that period. This 1975 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed is a perfect… more»
350-Equipped: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Post
There are few things sadder than when an enthusiast is forced to part with a beloved classic due to deteriorating health. That is the story behind this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Post. It is a wonderful and solid custom featuring… more»
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Just Out Of Storage: 1954 Buick Special
All cars taken out of long-term storage should be as nice as this 1954 Buick Special Deluxe Series 40 two-door sedan. It’s an entry-level vehicle (the kind my father always bought) but it’s very nice for the most part…. more»
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55K Mile 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
When Ford wanted to appeal to customers not looking for a V8 and loads of luxury, it often turned to turbocharging and Euro-centric design tendencies. It’s an interesting approach that shows somewhat limited thinking; it essentially put customers into… more»
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Older Restoration: 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Like many car people, I’ll sometimes watch Jay Leno’s Garage on YouTube, and I remember hearing him say (and I’m paraphrasing) that he likes to restore a car to a 10 and drive it down to a 2. While I’m not… more»
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Running Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Looking to boost sales, Ford introduced the Mach 1 on the Mustang in 1969. It was a performance and appearance model that captured new sales but was unable to prevent overall Mustang market share from declining further due to… more»
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Unique Muscle Car: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
Are you interested in standing out from the pack at the local car show? If so, consider this clean 1971 AMC Javelin SST found here on Facebook Marketplace. Located in Cincinnati, OH, this old school muscle car can be… more»
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Four Cylinder Muscle: 1985 Dodge Shelby Charger
With the immense popularity enjoyed by the Dodge Charger during its early days, things changed quickly not long after, as muscle car desirability began to dwindle. As with most cars, some offerings bearing the Charger moniker are more fondly… more»
