The Colonnade offerings from General Motors were all a huge success for the company during the seventies, and their timing couldn’t have been much better, since many buyers were focusing more on intermediate-sized cars rather than the larger autos… more»
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Early Build and Unrestored: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
What makes a limited production car even more unique? A subjective question for sure, but when it comes to splitting hairs, one of the sure-fire ways to make a case for rarity is comparing early versus late-production models. Earlier… more»
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Kingfisher Blue: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible
As the celebrated Jaguar XJS neared the end of its production run, which spanned a healthy 21 years, the model seemed to improve with age. While some may say it was long in the tooth by the time it… more»
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One-Owner 60K Mile 1987 Acura Legend
If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Was the Continental Mark III the true harbinger of the cushy, luxurious big coupes of the 1970s? It certainly wasn’t the first personal luxury car; the four-seat Thunderbird, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado (the front-drive variant) all… more»
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Pintopolitan Drop-Top! 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a quirky but cute little subcompact cooked up by Nash-Kelvinator just before they merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors. Built by Austin in England, 95,000 copies were sold between 1953 and 1962 when AMC… more»
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Gallic Eccentricity: 1980 Citroen 2CV6
As anyone who has seen the documentary “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” knows, the French are very different than both their American and their European brethren. This fascinating country is filled with folks who have a contrary outlook and have… more»
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No Reserve Euro: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Just a few posts ago, we talked about how the R107-chassis Mercedes-Benz roadster suffered from being seen as commonplace, or at the very least, the sort of car you didn’t need to rush out to buy. There are exceptions… more»
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Same Owner For 53 Years: 1969 Camaro Convertible
When the topic of a first-generation Chevrolet Camaro, such as this 1969 convertible, arises, the focus immediately shifts to SS, Z28, or aftermarket hot-rod models. That’s easy to determine; take a look at the enormous number that BF has… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
In the world of first-generation Broncos that haven’t been dolled up to cross a spotlighted auction stage, this one is bound to be a star, because it’s a solid 1973 model with all the right options, including a V8… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 VW Sandrail
It never ceases to amaze how versatile the air-cooled VW Beetle platform is. It’s moved millions of people around as basic transportation, been the basis for countless kit cars, and just about everything in between. While it doesn’t use… more»
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Unrestored and Mostly Original 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
We featured an unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 on Barn Finds yesterday, with many of our readers stating that they feel it should remain in as-is condition and just be preserved. Another mostly original Z/28 has also recently turned… more»
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Club Cab Step Side? 1974 Dodge D100
This 1974 Dodge D100 is a good conduit for a couple life lessons, about which most of us could use a reminder. Number 1: It’s OK to ask for help. Number 2: Education is a lifelong goal. I’ve been… more»
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JDM Sedan: 1968 Nissan Prince Skyline S57
The lineage of the Skyline reaches back to the mid-fifties, when Prince Motor Company launched the car into the luxury niche. Prince merged into Nissan in 1966 and by then, Skylines had been used for every shade of commuting… more»
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No Reserve R107: 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL
What amazes me about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL is how they still manage to find buyers, even after years of being regular fixtures on the cheap, used European car marketplace. These well-built machines have been commonplace for years, but… more»
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Owned 22 Years: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 25th Anniversary
This 1990 Ford Mustang LX notchback coupe is just sort of cruising along on eBay at the moment, and while it has attracted respectable bids, I can’t help but wonder if this one will sell for less than it… more»
