While we will never offer you advice on these pages for which cars to buy, it’s sometimes hard to ignore our own urges when writing about a vehicle that’s up for sale. This 2002 Maserati Coupe GT is equipped… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion. I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more… more»
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Barn-Kept Bruiser: 1968 AMC Javelin
American Motors joined the increasingly crowded “pony car” field in 1968 with two entries. One was the Javelin, which went head-to-head with the others in the space. The second was the AMX, a 2-seat GT-style car (Javelin-based) that was… more»
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Aussie Muscle Wagon: 2012 Holden Commodore SSV
I’m going to stick my neck out by saying that when it comes to locally produced vehicles, Australian enthusiasts are among the most parochial on the planet. You either bleed Blue, or you bleed Red. You either love your… more»
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Frame-Off Refurbished: 1976 Ford Bronco Ranger
Life can be a feast or a famine at Barn Finds. We will sometimes find ourselves with a large number of a particular classic crossing our desks, and then they will disappear as if somebody turned off the tap…. more»
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Preserve or Restore? One-Owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Some classics leave potential buyers with decisions to contemplate, and such is the case with this one-owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500. It presents nicely as a genuine survivor, although the seller acknowledges that it carries a few minor cosmetic… more»
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Genuine LS5/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
It is fair to say that there will never be another automotive decade like the 1960s. American manufacturers displayed their capabilities as Pony, Personal Luxury, and Muscle Cars seemed to provide something to appeal to all tastes. The trend… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 MG TF 1500
For many enthusiasts, the MG T-Series represents the golden age of the traditional British roadster. By 1954, however, the design was nearing the end of its run. To keep sales alive before the all-new MGA arrived, MG introduced one… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Buick Super Sedanet
For a glorious postwar period of about five years’ duration, the beautiful American fastback ruled the road. Its time was brief; the “hardtop convertible” was popularized by General Motors in 1949 and roofs were never quite the same after… more»
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Low-Mile SUV Project: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
Here’s a classic square-body SUV waiting for the right owner: a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer, listed here on craigslist in Waynesville, NC. The pictures show a complete and mostly original truck that has clearly been sitting for a while. The… more»
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GLHS #170: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger GLHS
At the time, Car & Driver magazine called the Shelby Charger GLHS “…crude but effective”, and that is likely a fair summation of most turbocharged Chrysler products from the 1980s. These were impressive machines out of the box in… more»
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Southern Targa: 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera
When buying a vintage or collector car, it’s important to get a few fundamentals right: first, if you’re interested in selling it down the road, buying a car with a strong following should be a priority. Second, history –… more»
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Exceptional Driver: 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible Tribute
The problem with buying a Shelby Mustang is that even rough examples can be expensive. However, when you are talking about a 1969 GT350 Convertible presenting as nicely as our feature car, values easily climb into six-figure territory. That… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The current owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette performed a ground-up refurbishment that has left this classic looking as pretty as a picture. I don’t classify it as a restoration due to changes that were made during the build…. more»
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Special Order 440: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Are all classics created equal? That’s a loaded question to which there is no definitive answer. Regardless of what badge it wears, those who advocate for a particular vehicle will rightly identify some attribute that lifts it a rung… more»
Longtime Owned: 1989 Chevy Suburban 3/4 Ton 4×4
Here’s a classic workhorse with a story: a 1989 Chevrolet Suburban 3/4 ton, listed here on craigslist out of Ladysmith, Virginia. The seller has owned this truck for over 25 years, and it’s been a faithful companion for fishing… more»
