It is a sobering moment when you are confronted with a tidy and unmolested survivor like this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ and realize it is only a few years from celebrating its fiftieth birthday. A close examination confirms… more»
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Nissan SD33 Turbo Diesel: 1978 International Scout II
Sometimes car manufacturers get it right and create a timeless design that just looks good. I think International Harvester did that with the first “SUV” – the Scout. This example is a later model but International Harvester first introduced… more»
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Two-Owner Cruiser: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
I typically prefer original and unmolested classics, but I will make exceptions under the right circumstances. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Impala. It presents beautifully, but the custom two-tone paint helps it stand out. The effect… more»
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41k Original Miles: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
Retro-styled cars are no different from any other vehicle in the new car market. Releasing such vehicles is a high-risk strategy, and some attempts are more successful than others. Those that met expectations included the New Mini, the Fiat… more»
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Rare 3-On-The-Tree: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Chevrolet rolled out the Camaro “pony car” in 1967 to do battle with the popular Ford Mustang. It quickly established itself as the #2 player in that market space which would quickly become crowded. The Camaro came with an… more»
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55k Mile Oddity: 1978 Excalibur Roadster
Not many people recognize an Excalibur when they see one. Many people think it is a kit car and some 1930’s sedan. This example is a was found by Mitchell G. and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Excalibur… more»
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Supercharged R2! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker president Sherwood Egbert had high hopes for the Avanti when it was conceived (supposedly) on a cocktail napkin in 1961. It went into production 18 months later and debuted for 1963. But with Studebaker’s dwindling financial resources, the… more»
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Forgotten Fox: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
One Fox platform that doesn’t seem to get as much attention as many of the others is the Ford Fairmont and its corporate cousin the Mercury Zephyr, both compacts that went into production back in 1978. The Fairmont replaced… more»
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20k Original Miles? 1972 Plymouth Duster
Sometimes, claims about a classic must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1972 Plymouth Duster. The odometer reading of 20,000 miles is extraordinarily low, but its history makes that plausible. It recently emerged from… more»
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Rare First Year: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets. Few people knew of a badge that would eventually become a mainstay of the Camaro range. The lack of knowledge by potential buyers meant that only 602 examples rolled… more»
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1996 Toyota HiAce Bambee Diesel Camper
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»
