OK, this one’s a bit curious. It’s advertised as a Galaxie 500 XL, but my research tells me that in ’69, you had either an XL or a Galaxie 500, but not both (the Galaxie 500 and XL went… more»
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Original Paint And Interior: 1974 Ford Galaxie 500
After fifteen years, Ford decided to end production on the Galaxie 500 after 1974, making this oddly named “Pillared Hardtop” the last of its line for American production. As such, production numbers weren’t terribly impressive, with the luxurious LTD… more»
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31k-Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador Brougham
The Ambassador nameplate was one of the longest-running in the history of U.S. auto production (1927 to 1974). In the days following the merger between Nash and Hudson to form American Motors, the name would represent the finest car… more»
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51k Mile 1954 Plymouth Savoy Sedan
During its run between 1951 and 1964, the Savoy served either as Plymouth’s entry-level or mid-range full-size automobile. In 1954, Plymouth cars wore styling that was a departure from both 1953 and 1955, as an indicator that boxy cars… more»
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Classic Commuter: 1987 Toyota Camry
The first person I knew to jump on the Toyota Camry bandwagon was my father, who purchased his first new one back in 1987, and ended up owning three more after that. I remember a popular topic of discussion… more»
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Rare Turbo Coupe: 1988 Mazda MX6 GT
The 198os were an interesting time for Japanese sport compacts. The automakers were beginning to move away from simply building fuel-sipping commuters, realizing they had the opportunity to take some of those humble front-wheel drives cars and make them… more»
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Herbie The Love Bug? 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
My neighbor owns a Herbie the Love Bug. When my niece and nephew came out West as kids, I had him drive Herbie over to my house. Their eyes were as big as saucers. How were they to know… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1967 Shelby GT500
Whether restored or preserved, authenticity is often the difference between a good classic and a great one. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Shelby GT500. Its owner has walked the tightrope between preservation and restoration, replacing only… more»
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Heartstopping Transplant: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The Pontiac Trans Am hit its peak production in 1979 with over 117,000 Trans Ams built. Over 55% of all Firebirds built in 1979 were Trans Ams. In its first year of production, less than 8% of all Firebirds… more»
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Original 400 Four-Speed 1972 Pontiac GTO
Deep Cardinal Red paint in the setting desert sun sets off this shiny 1972 Pontiac GTO. The Phoenix Arizona classic comes to market here on eBay, where the seller says the “jump in and go driver” enjoyed garage storage…. more»
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Late 1960s Jarvis Clark JDT 426 Articulated Underground Hauler
You can’t just send any old truck into a mine. The right vehicle is narrow and maneuverable – preferably articulated – with a low-profile bed and a ton of power. Good traction, a high “heap” (load) capacity, and fast… more»
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Highly-Optioned Big-Block: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 396 Convertible
Many enthusiasts will take one look at this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible, discover the big-block under the hood, and decide that they have found the classic of their dreams. However, there is far more to this drop-top, because… more»
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Classy Colonnade: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
The Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as another competitor in the growing personal luxury car segment. For the next 20 years, it was one of America’s best-selling automobiles, reaching first place in 1977. The seller has a low mileage… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 1990 Buick Riviera
The presentation of this 1990 Buick Riviera is unsurprising. It has been garage-kept throughout its life, protecting it from the worst that Mother Nature could potentially throw at it. The odometer reading of 79,000 is below average, and it… more»
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Junior Thunderbird: 1976 Ford Elite
The Ford Elite may have had an identity crisis during its brief 1974 to 1976 run. As a personal luxury car, it could have been sold just as easily as a Thunderbird, and buyers would have known what it… more»
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Pure Mechanical Feel: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
As pickup trucks continue to gain popularity and market share as everyday drivers, so do their predecessors as collectibles. And among the most popular varieties are ’67-’72 Chevrolet C10s (Action Line) and their corresponding GMC stable-mates. That being the… more»
