It is undeniable that, from this angle, the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is an aggressive vehicle. Thankfully, it has the muscle to justify its looks, courtesy of the updated 440ci V8 under the hood. It presents beautifully and will… more»
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Shop Owner Built: Austin-Healey Sprite SCCA Race Car
One lesson that has proven quite useful with buying older vehicles is that you’re buying the owner/seller as much as the car itself. This is why I’ve struggled lately with seeing some listings on auction websites where the seller… more»
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C4 Coupe Driver: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
One of my bigger gripes with the Corvette community is how many cars seem to be modified with the intent to make the car louder and more eye-catching. The more subtle approach is what gets my attention, however, which… more»
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Special Edition: 1966 Rambler American Rogue
In the mid-1960s, American Motors was trying to establish itself as something other than an econobox car company. One of its breakout models was the 1966 Rogue, introduced mid-year. Based on the American 440 2-door hardtop, it may have… more»
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Clean Sleeper: 427-Powered 1969 Chevrolet Bel Air
I always like seeing a basic Chevy two-door sedan with dog-dish hubcaps at a car show; they’re usually clean and well-restored, and they quite often have a big-block under the hood. The majority of them began life powered by… more»
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Rare Buick Muscle: 1970 Gran Sport Stage 1
My first-ever experience riding in a bona fide muscle car was in a 1971 Buick Gran Sport, a day that changed life as I knew it at the rather young age of 14. It belonged to an older high… more»
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Gift Wrapped: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Some enthusiasts wish to personalize their classic without compromising its originality. There are ways to achieve that goal, as demonstrated by this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J. The owner treated it to a high-end wrap that wasn’t cheap…. more»
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Rare Color: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
Some classics are wallflowers, subtly blending into the background. That is something that this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 definitely isn’t. The seller claims that the paint shade is rare, and it certainly guarantees that it will stand out… more»
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Hatchback Survivor: 1973 Buick Apollo
The Chevrolet Nova was not only popular with buyers, but also with other General Motors divisions. When it came time for Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile to all field a compact car in the 1970s, they all chose to clone… more»
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Racing Pedigree: 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
This 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 hails from an era when manufacturers subscribed to the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” marketing philosophy. It was a thinly disguised racer for the road, designed to tackle Chevrolet’s Camaro Z28 in… more»
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Last of its Breed: 1969 AMC Rambler 440 Sedan
If you’re looking for an inexpensive ticket to the collector car universe, many vehicles under the American Motors umbrella will fit the bill. Models from the compact division (the Gremlin, the Hornet), the mid-sized range (Ambassador, Marlin), or even… more»
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Low Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
If you had to guess what was one of the best-selling cars of 1977, you’d probably mention an econobox or two. But the Chevrolet Monte Carlo would have to be up there, too, as they sold more than 411,000… more»
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Newly Restored Six-Pack: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
In the late 1960s, Dodge offered three mid-sized muscle cars. The Charger R/T, which was a premium model with a “tunnelback” roof, the Super Bee, which was budget-minded like the Plymouth Road Runner, and the Coronet R/T, a derivative… more»
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343 V8/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Javelin Project
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the growing “pony car” space. It ran for two generations and seven years (1968-70, 1971-74) before AMC (and Chrysler) exited the market. The seller has a 1969 edition with a 343 cubic… more»
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Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
Seeing the success of its compact Falcon in 1960, Ford felt there was a need for another line of automobile between that and the full-size Galaxie. So, in 1962, a mid-size or intermediate car was introduced, and the venerable… more»
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Final Cars from Trollhättan: Saab and NEVS Vehicles
Boy, this is a strange one: after thinking the only traces left of the Saab brand were whatever cars show up on Marketplace, lovingly kept alive by the Saab faithful, it turns out there are still a handful of… more»
