It’s funny the things you’ll remember from your school days. My late calculus teacher shared an anecdote with me, knowing I was into cars, about his younger days when he was ignored at the Chevy dealership while shopping for… more»
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89K Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham
It’s been almost three decades since I watched the acclaimed Coen Brothers film Fargo, but that’s still the first thing that came to mind when I opened Barn Finder Lothar…of the Hill People’s tip for this 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight… more»
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Mechanically Refreshed: 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
If the Chrysler TC by Maserati was made today, can you imagine how quickly its reputation would be tarnished simply by online chatter on Google? It’s rather incredible to think about how many automotive “failures” occurred before the days… more»
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Adam-12 Replica: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Who remembers the 1960’s cop TV show, Adam-12? It was a fictional account of two beat officers in Los Angeles, California. Over the course of the series, they drove several Chrysler and AMC products. But in the pilot episode,… more»
60k Original Miles: 1974 Triumph TR6
I have always considered the TR6 as the most attractive of Triumph’s “TR” range of sports cars. The company scored a home run with the styling, perfectly combining aggression and elegance. This 1974 example is an absolute gem, ideal… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1984 Plymouth Conquest
Forced induction was extremely popular during the 1980s, with many manufacturers jumping onto the bandwagon to produce turbocharged models. Mitsubishi released the Starion, and in partnership with Chrysler, marketed the car in North America as the Conquest, wearing both… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The 1971-72 Pontiac Grand Prix’s rode on the same platform as the 1969-70s. But the big change was at the front end, where the car went from quad to dual headlights (the same approach used by the Chevy Monte… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Plymouth Valiant Signet 200
The late 1950s were the proving ground for U.S.-built compact automobiles that would take traction in the 1960s. Plymouth’s entry was the Valiant, whose first generation was in production from 1960 to 62. The cars had unibody construction, but… more»
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340/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
This 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda demonstrates the importance of not judging a book by its cover. It looks pretty rough and ready, but the news is positive when we delve below the surface. The seller states that it is rock-solid,… more»
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Turnkey Exotic: 1992 Ferrari 348 TS
It’s red, wears Prancing Horse badges, features a gated shifter, and can clock 171mph. So, what isn’t to like about this 1992 Ferrari 348 TS? It presents well as a survivor-grade classic, and is a turnkey proposition with no… more»
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340 V8 Tribute? 1972 Plymouth Scamp
The first Plymouth Scamp was that Chrysler division’s version of the Dodge Dart Swinger. It was produced from 1971 to 1976 and shouldn’t be confused with the Scamp compact pickup from the next decade. Unlike the Swinger, the Scamp… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
One of the attractions of the classic scene is the sheer diversity of tastes and opinions. Some enthusiasts prefer muscle cars, while others enjoy slipping behind the wheel of a car with luxury leanings. If you favor Italian exotics,… more»
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1 of 499: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
The Boss 429 was a special Ford Mustang model only offered in 1969 and 1970. Production numbers were low, and fewer than 500 were built in 1970. Its 429 cubic inch V8 was conservatively rated at 375 horsepower, and… more»
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Running Project: 1984 AMC Eagle
The original concept for the Eagle arose not from AMC’s marketing department, but from Roy Lunn, one of the company’s engineers. Lunn thought that some Jeep buyers rarely or never used their vehicles off-road; instead, the Jeep’s 4WD system… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88
While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead. The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»
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Former Driving School Trainer: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Earning the title of best-selling car of the year for half a decade straight is no small feat, but the Ford Taurus proudly claimed that victory between 1992 and 1996. Though the sedan served as a great family-style automobile… more»
