After NASCAR put a moratorium on the Chrysler Hemi in 1964, driver Richard Petty took a year off from stock cars and tried his hand at drag racing. It was a one-year detour and by 1966, NASCAR relented and… more»
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Final Year Model: 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The R107-series Mercedes-Benz remains an attainable classic by all accounts, and you can get into a very nice example for reasonable money (at least compared to the bulk of the classic car marketplace at the moment.) While there was… more»
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Mild Sleeper 283 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet set a record for sales in 1965, so without many changes going into 1966, it was no surprise that sales with drop off (about 20% for the full-size cars, depending on model). Still, Chevrolet managed to build more… more»
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New Interior: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane, named after Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, was Ford’s primary car in the late 1950s. By the beginning of the 1960s, it played second-fiddle to the new Galaxie series, and in 1962 Ford moved the name to… more»
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1 of 100: Retro-Look 1996 Toyota Classic
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first production automobile, Toyota developed a limited-build vehicle called the Classic. It had a 1930s retro look and reminds me a bit of the 2000s Plymouth PT Cruiser. Only 100 were assembled… more»
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Lambo Boat: Lamborghini V12 Marine Engine
For the Lamborghini collector that has everything, may we present you with this L-900 V12 marine engine. Lamborghini produced marine engines for owners of high-speed, high-performance vessels, in extremely limited quantities, and the seller speculates that fewer than 50… more»
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Late Production Model: 1988 Avanti II LSC
When it comes to obscure cars and trucks, the owners of these vehicles can sometimes overhype the rarity or desirability of their vehicles. The later production Avanti models that came later after Studebaker sold off their interests in the… more»
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88k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
Pontiac established itself as the performance arm of the General Motors empire during the 1960s, releasing what many believe to be the first muscle car in its GTO. Other brands wanted “in” on the action, including Oldsmobile. Its answer… more»
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One Family Owned: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family for sixty-eight years must be difficult, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan. It presents beautifully, carrying… more»
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Old School Cool: 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe
I have long admired the American hot rod scene. I think it is because it draws its roots from necessity and a time when enthusiasts were forced to innovate if they wanted to slip behind the wheel of a… more»
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37K Original Miles: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo
Every now and again, you come across a car listing that is the love for the vehicle just comes spilling through the page. That’s certainly the feeling I get reading about this 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo, which has been… more»
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Factory 4-Speed Project: 1963 Ford Ranchero
There’s much to like about light trucks, such as the Ford Ranchero. They offer the comfort of a sedan, coupled with greater load-carrying capacity and versatility than a station wagon. Domestic production ended years ago, and while the rumor… more»
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Super Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Bubble Top
General Motors warmly embraced the “Bubble Top” look in the early 1960s, producing cars across its various marques that appeared remarkably light and elegant for their size. One of these was the 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Coupe, and our… more»
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Money Maker: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Camaro enjoyed a long run, 12 years to be exact. But by 1980, the market had changed once again and demand for the older design had waned (the third-gen would debut in 1982). To save gas, most… more»
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Real Deal Survivor? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Whenever a 1970-ish Chevelle SS 396 pops up for sale, the first question usually revolves around whether it’s authentic or a clone. Because RPO Z25 was an option on the Malibu, it’s hard to settle this debate without a… more»
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Rare Tri-Tone Coronado: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite
That thing got a Hemi? You bet, it also has a tri-color finish denoting this 1955 Desoto Fireflite as a rare Coronado model – one of 500 produced to be exact. There’s no mistaking the ’50s vibe with its… more»
