This 1986 Saab 900 SPG is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with a price of $18,500 or best offer. That’s near the top of 900 valuation, but SPGs this nice command that kind of money. This… more»
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Good Price And Great Patina: 1963 Ford F100
Like a pair of blue jeans or some broken-in boots, nothing beats the utility of a classic truck. Take the kids out for ice cream while hauling your wife’s new thrift project, or throw in the fishing poles and… more»
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Shelby Style: 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute
Listed for sale here on eBay, this 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute brings together the unmistakable look of a late-’60s Shelby with the drivability and appeal of a carefully crafted tribute build. Finished in Grabber Green with a… more»
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A Work Of Art: 1948 Cadillac Sixty Special
Last year, I found an interesting out-of-print book on automotive design at John R. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. The book was titled The Art of American Car Design: The Profession and Personalities, and the author was… more»
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Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»
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Only 26k Miles! 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular automobiles of the 1980s, especially the coupe, like the seller’s beautiful example. I was captivated, too, and we bought one new in 1983, keeping it for 13 years. The… more»
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Long Wheelbase Pickup: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Have you often felt that most vintage cars are sorely lacking in utility? Now, if you happen to find a classic truck if your style anyway, no problem. But for those of us who like cars, you may feel… more»
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Clean Clone: 1983 Aurora Cobra GRX
If you wanted to build a replica of the original Shelby Cobra today, you have a fair number of options. Most would look to a company like Factory Five Racing for a turnkey kit, and it’d be a high… more»
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Sport Package E30: 1988 BMW 325is
While the cars that I keep for many years are relatively scarce, my 1987 325is likely has a forever home. The E30 generation is one of the easiest modern-age classics to live with, befitting from decent reliability, simple construction,… more»
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Floats Down The Road: 1962 Buick LeSabre Four-Door Hardtop
As the cornerstone of Billy Durant’s original General Motors, Buick always seemed to have an important place in GM’s corporate heart. They were always allowed to do their own thing, and since General Motors’ divisions had less centralized authority… more»
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Great Plains Sized: 1973 Chrysler Town And Country
We had some huge cars in the sixties and seventies, and Chryslers, such as this 1973 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon, were firmly in the mix. Stretching out to 230 inches in length, riding on a 122-inch wheelbase,… more»
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Last Real Deal: 1956 Packard Four Hundred
For most people, Packard died in 1956. Studebaker-based Packards were around for two more years, but dealers and customers weren’t impressed. After the 3,224 Packard Four Hundreds (aka 400s) rolled off the assembly line in ’56 (along with some… more»
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Rare 390 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7
Mercury joined the pony car scene in 1967 with the Cougar, an upscale alternative to the Ford Mustang. It was popular enough to claim third place in the sales race (behind the Chevy Camaro). Mercury delivered 100,000 Cougars in… more»
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Post-Coupe Survivor? 1965 Pontiac GTO
When Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964, company executives expected to sell approximately 5,000 units per year. Instead, more than 32,000 buyers lined up during the first outing, followed by 75,000 more in 1965. So, to say the mid-size… more»
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Restored 30 Years Ago: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woodie Wagon
Four years into the Fabulous Fifties decade, the once utilitarian station wagon was gaining popularity thanks in part to record numbers of babies born after World War II, the explosive growth of suburbs and the middle class, and the… more»
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43k-Mile Trophy Winner: 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
After a significant downsizing of the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978 to begin the car’s fifth generation of production, the exterior lost some of the sleek lines found on its predecessor and instead had more of a boxy look… more»
