I often look at cars like this 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ and ponder how a marque that produced so many wonderful, potent, and iconic models could succumb to economic rationalism. Sadly, Pontiac suffered that fate in 2010, meaning… more»
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Survivor From Sweden: 1972 Saab 99E Sedan
Saab was a Swedish automobile manufacturer from 1945 (post-war) to 2016 when they ran out of money. To expand its market share by selling larger cars, Saab launched the 99 Series in 1968, and it remained in production until… more»
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Highly-Optioned 1977 GMC High Sierra Short Bed
The High Sierra trim was one of the nicer trim levels available for ’77 GMC Pickups. This example came with loads of upgrades and features including dual electric horns, heavy-duty springs, a chain-driven transfer case, gas tank skid plates,… more»
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1957 VW Ghia La Carrera Panamericana Tribute Magazine Car!
The creativity of “car people” can be interesting on the low end and absolutely captivating on the high. Of course, where this scale stops completely depends on the viewer, but so many interesting cars come from this side of… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T Tribute
Hiding in this garage is a driving project candidate that will appeal to enthusiasts focused more on outright performance than spotless originality. The seller has transformed a humble 1971 Dodge Challenger into an R/T Tribute with a rebuilt 440ci… more»
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47k Mile 1979 Lincoln Mark V
The Mark V Continental is the pinnacle of luxury in the ’70s. The car has enormous proportions and interior details to match. The seller notes this example has a functioning factory Cartier clock (chronometer) and excessively comfortable seats. Standard… more»
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32k Mile Grandma Car: 1968 Ford Mustang
The problem with rising to the top quickly means that competitors will come along to grab market share. That’s what happened to the Ford Mustang with sales of nearly 1.3 million units in 1964-66. With a restyle in 1967,… more»
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Running 1972 Saab Sonett
Saab is known for its quirky and unique aviation-inspired designs. The Sonett was the brand’s divergence into the sports car realm. The car is far more compact than other Saab models, has sharper angles, and has a front-mid-engine. This… more»
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80k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird may not be an ultra-desirable Trans Am, but it is an extremely tidy Esprit that will cost its new owner a fraction of the price of a Trans Am in similar condition. It presents beautifully,… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Is anyone else wistful for a time when an engine’s connecting rod bearing clearances were listed in the sales brochure? Oldsmobile was considered General Motors’ engineering division, so it makes sense that they’d lay out the minutiae for all to… more»
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Woodie Survivor: 1973 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates. From 1941 to 1988 (excluding the World War II years), the T&C badge was found on Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagons. In the early days, the bodies were made of… more»
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Boxy But Safe: 1986 Volvo 240 DL 4-Speed Wagon
If you grew up in the seventies and eighties, the Volvo 240 was a car you saw a lot. Volvos never sold in Ford or Chevrolet numbers, but these handsome brick-shaped people haulers were known to last and last. … more»
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16k Mile 1979 Lincoln Continental Sedan
The attrition rate for mid-to late-70s big boats is really high. When the Arab oil embargo happened, everyone wanted smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, and 1979 Lincoln Continental sedans like this one on Craigslist in Austin, Texas, yielded a dismal… more»
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Indestructible 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 80
The 80-Series Toyota Land Cruiser is a modern classic that you can drive every day, and after seeing a slight dip in prices after the pandemic boom deflated, it seems solid examples are picking back up. This truck is… more»
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F1 Cabriolet: 1999 Ferrari F355
Every now and again, you see a car pop up for sale that seems like a potential deal in the making. Certainly, you can’t base a car’s sale price on where it stands a day before closing, but sometimes,… more»
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No Reserve Low-Mile 1960 Citroen 2CV
The Citroën 2CV (Deux Chevaux for “two horses”) was originally aimed at helping farmers replace Ol’ Dobbin with a conveyance that ate less, traveled twice as fast, and carried four people. With a soft suspension that traversed planted fields… more»
