As the years roll by, the US rule allowing a person to import a foreign car so long as it is more than 25 years old is bringing ever more interesting metal onto our shores. From Japan, we’re seeing… more»
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WS6 Equipped: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
When you look at the corporate culture of General Motors as a whole in the early eighties, it was a miracle that the Camaro/Firebird/Trans Am and the C4 Corvette even existed. The emphasis was on fuel efficiency and profits. … more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1958 Edsel Corsair
The recipe for creating a good car is surprisingly straightforward. A manufacturer must create a vehicle with styling that is, at least, inoffensive. It must sell at a competitive price, and the build quality must be acceptable to the… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Lincoln Continental
It is always encouraging when a seller encourages interested parties to inspect their classic before considering submitting a bid. Such is the case with this 1962 Lincoln Continental. It isn’t perfect, and they are honest about its shortcomings. However,… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
This 1976 Ford Granada Ghia probably won’t fall instantly onto many enthusiasts’ Top Ten desirable classics lists. However, this car has defied the odds as an original, low-mile survivor. It isn’t perfect, although it has no apparent pressing needs… more»
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48K Original Miles: 1993 Buick Roadmaster
My late mother-in-law owned a car just like this Mason, Ohio domiciled 1993 Buick Roadmaster. We used to call it the “Road Cochon” (french for pig) and boy it was. These big full-frame B-body cars (Chevrolet Impala SS, Caprice,… more»
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Custom Pickup Build: 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of the most instantly recognizable SUVs. Some might say this is due to the truck’s appearance, which is best described as a loosely warmed-over military vehicle, while others would point to its position as… more»
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455 Upgrade! 1977 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The year 1977 marked not only the last Colonade-style body for the 4-4-2 but it was also now the only remaining model in the Oldsmobile lineup that still featured that cool NASCAR-inspired sloped treatment on the front end for… more»
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Sturdy Driver! 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler SR Sport
Jeep’s entry into the early ’80s small pickup truck market, the Scrambler, brought a rugged edge that daintier offerings (mostly Asian imports) lacked. This 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler calls Wilmette, Illinois home after spending most of its life in… more»
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26k Mile Survivor? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»
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Hot Diggity Dog! 1934 Hudson Terraplane
What in the Sam Hill is a “Terraplane”? Yeah, I know, it’s a Hudson model like this 1934 example that T.J. found for us. But what I really mean, generically speaking, what does that term mean? My guess is… more»
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Rare Series 1: 1971 Datsun 240Z
In the world of Z cars, the holiest of grails is the unrestored Series 1 that has no rust and hasn’t been modified. This particular 1971 Datsun 240Z is almost that car, save for an unfortunate respray to a… more»
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Atlantik Blue Driver: 1969 BMW 2800
BMW is known predominantly for its hot-rod two-doors (see the M3) and its high-powered sedans (enter the M5). But in the early days of its emergence of a competitive automaker capable of competing with the best that Europe and… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1986 Chevrolet Blazer
There’s a fine line between enjoying a vehicle for what it is and embarking on a potentially costly and unnecessary restoration. This 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer looks well-suited to becoming a classic daily you can enjoy without pumping tons… more»
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Head-Turning Driver: 1957 MG MGA
Different classics will appeal to a particular type of enthusiast. Muscle cars tick the boxes for those seeking raw performance, while luxury cars find favor with those wishing to be pampered. Classic British sports cars are sought by those… more»
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Golden Lion V8: 1959 Chrysler Windsor Coupe
Chrysler’s Windsor nameplate stretches back to 1939 when the model was launched to occupy a niche below the New Yorker. By the mid-1940s, the Windsor accounted for 63% of Chrysler’s sales. Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” brought fins to its… more»
