One of the challenges for enthusiasts is locating a classic within their budget. While some can afford something exotic or desirable commanding a high price, others must set their sights lower to achieve the ownership dream. This 1965 Chevrolet… more»
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Genuine Survivor: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile produced the Hurst/Olds across nine model years, but 1984 was both the badge’s swansong and the most successful year. Our feature Hurst/Olds rolled off the line that year, and is an extremely tidy survivor. The odometer reading isn’t… more»
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41k Miles: Original 1966 Ford Mustang
We’ve all owned cars we wish we’d never sold. One of mine was a 1966 Ford Mustang much like this one, except that it was dark green with a black interior. It, too, had a 200 cubic inch inline-6…. more»
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Rock-Solid Driver: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
It is a harsh reality that many unrestored 1960s classics fall victim to rust. Owners face a high cost to eliminate such issues, but this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Convertible has no such problems. It is rock-solid, presenting well as… more»
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Black Beauty: 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type
There were many cars loaded with promise that came out of GM’s Buick and Pontiac divisions in the late 80s through the early 90s. The goal was simple: build a model compelling enough to tempt a BMW shopper and/or… more»
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Exner’s Folly: 1961 Plymouth Savoy
The styling of Plymouth’s 1961 full-size automobiles wasn’t well received. Even though designer Virgil Exner had a hit with the “Forward Look” cars of the late 1950s, that glory would not follow the 1960-61 Plymouths. The seller’s one family… more»
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440 V8 Power: 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury
Introduced in 1959, the Plymouth Sport Fury beat Chevrolet to the full-size sporty car game by two years. Offered sporadically through 1971, the Sport Fury was akin to the Chevy Impala Super Sport, with bucket seats and more glitz…. more»
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2nd Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
Chevrolet introduced the Chevette in 1976 as the eventual successor to the subcompact Vega. It turned out to be less controversial without the production ills of the other car. But “exciting” was not a term likely to be used… more»
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390-Powered 1968 AMC AMX
It’s funny the things you’ll remember from your school days. My late calculus teacher shared an anecdote with me, knowing I was into cars, about his younger days when he was ignored at the Chevy dealership while shopping for… more»
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89K Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham
It’s been almost three decades since I watched the acclaimed Coen Brothers film Fargo, but that’s still the first thing that came to mind when I opened Barn Finder Lothar…of the Hill People’s tip for this 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight… more»
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Mechanically Refreshed: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
If the Chrysler TC by Maserati was made today, can you imagine how quickly its reputation would be tarnished simply by online chatter on Google? It’s rather incredible to think about how many automotive “failures” occurred before the days… more»
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Adam-12 Replica: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Who remembers the 1960’s cop TV show, Adam-12? It was a fictional account of two beat officers in Los Angeles, California. Over the course of the series, they drove several Chrysler and AMC products. But in the pilot episode,… more»
60k Original Miles: 1974 Triumph TR6
I have always considered the TR6 as the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. The company scored a home run with the styling, perfectly combining aggression and elegance. This 1974 example is an absolute gem, ideal… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1984 Plymouth Conquest
Forced induction was extremely popular during the 1980s, with many manufacturers jumping onto the bandwagon to produce turbocharged models. Mitsubishi released the Starion, and in partnership with Chrysler, marketed the car in North America as the Conquest, wearing both… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The 1971-72 Pontiac Grand Prix’s rode on the same platform as the 1969-70s. But the big change was at the front end, where the car went from quad to dual headlights (the same approach used by the Chevy Monte… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200
The late 1950s were the proving ground for U.S.-built compact automobiles that would take traction in the 1960s. Plymouth’s entry was the Valiant, whose first generation was in production from 1960 to 62. The cars had unibody construction, but… more»
