It’s always good fun to attend a car show in a longtime manufacturing town. In Flint, there will be more Buicks than you’ve ever seen in one place in your life. It’s the same with Dearborn and Fords; Lansing… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Only Going Up: 1997 Ferrari F355 GTS
This holiday season, be sure to treat yourself while taking care of your kids, spouse, and loved ones. May I present a possible candidate for under your tree? It’s red, which is seasonally appropriate, and while it isn’t one… more»
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New Paint: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
Finding a classic where a new owner needs to do nothing but slip behind the wheel for automotive fun is the dream of many enthusiasts. If you fall into that category, then you will probably join me in saying… more»
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1960 Messerschmitt KR200
In the ’50s the German company Messerschmitt was temporarily forbidden from manufacturing aircraft so the engineer Fritz Fend recommended manufacturing small motor vehicles in the interim. The result was the Kabinenroller or cabin scooter. When the cars were offered… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
If you are the type of enthusiast who prioritizes luxury and comfort over performance, have I got a car for you? I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J for spotting this 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88… more»
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455-Equipped: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
If you are the type of person who is less concerned about originality than luxury and performance, this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am deserves a close look. It presents beautifully following a recent repaint, while the 455ci V8 under its… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Ford F-100
Reader Gary M has done a ton of work to this ’68 Ford F-100, but has made the difficult choice to let it go to a new home. As they put it, it’s received a driver quality restoration. It… more»
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Rust-Free 1972 Chevy Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet Malibus are a symbol of what being hip looked like in the ’70s. The cars appear in loads of movies including Drive and The Fast and The Furious. They’re aggressive yet have an aura of opulence. This example… more»
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Early Example: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford officially unveiled the First Generation Mustang on April 17th, 1964 to almost universal acclaim. Motoring journalists and buyers were equally impressed by the stunning styling and the affordability of the entry-level variants. However, this Convertible is a genuine… more»
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49k Original Miles? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Enthusiasts seeking a classic from Chevrolet’s legendary Tri-Five range to park in their garage have typically focused on the two-door variants. However, a growing group of individuals view cars like this 1955 Bel Air Sedan favorably. These cars retain… more»
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Seldom Seen Coupes: 1979 and 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3s
By the mid-seventies, everything about economy cars was changing. The rear-engine rear-wheel drive design of the Volkswagen Beetle and the front engine rear wheel drive layout of the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega were fading from the marketplace. Their… more»
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Three-On-The Tree: 1960 Buick Convertible
One could argue that a faded black 1960 Buick convertible, in top-down mode, projects a pretty reasonable Batmobile bearing. Today’s Long Beach, California discovery, likely a LeSabre (hard to tell as the badging has been removed), presents in before-and-after… more»
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Color Changed: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Some enthusiasts fear the thought that their classic might blend into the background like an automotive chameleon. They have spent good money to park the car of their dreams in their garage, and having it overlooked at a show… more»
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Original Color, Original Interior: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
When the Plymouth Valiant grew up, it became the Barracuda. Produced from 1964 through 1974 in three generations, and serving as a template for three stylists (Elwood Engel, John Herlitz and Milt Antonick), the Barracuda was Chrysler’s attempt to… more»
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700 Lbs. Lighter: 26k-Mile 1979 Ford LTD Landau
Ford was two years behind General Motors in downsizing its full-size cars in 1979. Riding on a new Panther platform, the Ford LTD was now 15 inches shorter and 700 pounds lighter as part of the movement to squeeze… more»
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46k Mile 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
The Rabbit is a first-car classic. In the ’80s the cars dotted high school parking lots across the country. In Europe, the cars were called Volkswagen Golfs but it sounded too fancy for the United States youth so they… more»
