Here’s an opportunity for Rover fans, and an interesting ad to boot. We found these five Land Rovers here on craigslist, with the seller offering advice to prospective buyers in advance of even describing the vehicles for sale (the… more»
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46k-Mile 340 V8: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
The Dodge Challenger arrived at the “pony car” party a bit late, with Dodge being the last U.S. manufacturer to field a new entry. Between 1970 and 1974, they would sell 165,000 Challengers which is a lot of cars,… more»
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“Zero Problems”: 1965 Imperial Crown Four-Door
In terms of Big Three luxury cars in the 1950s and ’60s, it was really Cadillac and everyone else (at least in terms of overall sales), but that didn’t mean that everyone else stopped trying. The Lincoln Continental was… more»
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One-Owner 1968 Buick Riviera with 66k Miles
Riviera ownership is rewarding because if all else fails, you can simply sit around and look at the car. This is especially true for any Riviera from the 1960s, as the almost equally attractive first- and second-generation models fall… more»
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Pristine French Survivor: 1996 Renault Twingo
The 1996 Renault Twingo urban runabout on Craigslist in Washington, DC, is an Edition Spéciale Alizé that adds features such as A/C, tinted glass, power windows, central locking, airbags, and the “fun velour ‘cumulus’ interior.” The owner wants $15,000.
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Nicest One Left? 1976 Ford Granada “Virginian”
The Ford Granada was a product of the so-called “Malaise Era” of U.S. automobile production where quality and engineering were rather indifferent. That usually covers the mid-1970s through the mid-1980s, right when the Granada was on the market. It… more»
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Sitting 10 Long Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes Corvette collectors cannot see the forest for the trees. Too often their focus is on ensuring that every number matches and that their beloved sports cars are exactly as they left the factory. The problem is that a… more»
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One Owner Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
The hot new Ford Mustang had a banner year at more than 607,000 units, yet only about 6% were the sexy fastback edition. And if you went for the so-called “luxury” model with the “pony” interior, that number dropped… more»
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17k-Mile Future Collectible? 1987 Ford Escort GL
The Ford Escort replaced the subcompact Pinto in 1981 as the company’s first “world car” meaning the platform was used on multiple continents. It went on to become the best-selling car in the U.S. throughout most of the decade…. more»
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Clown Shoe: 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupe
This is a car that is affectionately known as the “Clown Shoe” by BMW affionados. It is called that owing to its truncated shape, which is like nothing else made in recent memory. The car is based on the… more»
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28K Original Miles: 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi
Ah, the classic Ferrari 308, a car that is likely near the top of the list among the world’s most iconic sports cars. That being said, there’s a question on my mind as to whether the 308 will ever… more»
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Super Clean: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
When the second generation Firebird was introduced in 1970, a new model known as the Formula was added. By the time that 1971 rolled around, Pontiac offered three submodels of the Firebird Formula noted by the engine size they… more»
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Clear Coat Clean: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
You know, it’s amazing what a little clear coat will do for a worn finish. Take this 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne two-door sedan for example. Originally sprayed in GM’s “Magic Mirror” acrylic lacquer, it’s a long-lasting finish, but still, one… more»
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Muscle Sedan: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
The wonderful thing about vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles beginning in the 1960s all the way through the late 90s is that the company was truly building world-class cars. While every company talks about pride in craftsmanship, Mercedes seemed to believe… more»
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Rare M471 Package: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
Just a few days ago, we featured a Porsche 924 Turbo and extolled the virtues of its unique turbocharged powerplant, along with how difficult it is to find good, running examples of the elusive 931. Well, here we are… more»
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Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall. The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books. For Ford, the Mustang had… more»
