In the glorious days of yore, gearheads with a certain sense of humor constructed “sleepers.” What is a sleeper you ask? It is a nondescript, average vehicle with a monster motor lurking under the hood. The idea was to… more»
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Large-Scale Muscle Car: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300
The Chrysler Hurst 300 was a one-year wonder, a limited-edition tribute to the Letter Series 300s of the 1950s and 1960s. Only about 500 of them were produced, all coupes (except for one convertible) and all painted Spinnaker White…. more»
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Go Package 390 V8: 1969 AMC AMX
When American Motors introduced the AMX in 1968, the only thing close to it being built by a U.S. manufacturer at the time was the Chevy Corvette. It was a GT-style performance car with seating only for two. They… more»
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Easy and Affordable: 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe
When you examine modern passenger cars, their styling has become quite generic. Occasionally, a manufacturer will introduce a new feature, but the financial risks involved are now considered too significant to justify treading a radical styling path. That brings… more»
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The Future is Here: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
John Z. DeLorean promised us a gull-winged, steel-skinned sports car. After an inordinately long development path beset by decisions that conflicted with ease of manufacturing, he delivered two out of three, producing a futuristic “sporty” two-seat tourer. Problems were… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
While cars from the seventies get a bad rap, it is good to see that collectors are starting to notice them, and good examples are popping up left and right. Speed and fuel mileage were not the selling points… more»
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43k Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the depths of winter may seem odd, but sometimes, we must strike while the iron is hot. This 1973 Corvette presents such an opportunity, and there is much to like about this survivor. It… more»
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BF Auction: 1929 McLaughlin-Buick Model 51
This 1929 McLaughlin-Buick Model 51 presents beautifully following a complete restoration. No aspect of the car escaped the owner’s attention, making it a turnkey proposition for a new owner. It is guaranteed to turn heads and would suit an… more»
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Custom Touches: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman
Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. That is undoubtedly true in the automotive world. A vehicle that leaves some feeling cold and unengaged will be the car of another’s desire. That brings us to… more»
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Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»
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530 Horsepower 440: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda
The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is a good example of how just a few short years could take its toll on a fine automobile in the early to mid-seventies, and while numerous other cars suffered a similar fate in the… more»
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Two Owners, Always Garaged: 1978 Volvo 245 DL Wagon
For people who live above the snow belt, choosing a vehicle means making concessions to the weather. Not only does your vehicle have to be well constructed and rustproofed with wild abandon, but the car also has to be… more»
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Update: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
UPDATE 01/01/2024: The New Year has hardly begun, and we are confronted with a classic that, on the face of it, appears to be a relist following a non-paying buyer. We previously saw this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire in November… more»
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Driver-Quality Slant-Six: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Chrysler redesigned its compact cars for 1967, giving the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant new leases on life. That iteration would prove quite popular and remain in production through 1976. The GT was the sporty version of the Dart… more»
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Nice Driver with Hard Top: 1964 Corvette Convertible
With all of the hysteria about matching numbers and desirable options surrounding the purchase of a vintage Corvette, sometimes it is prudent to stop for a second and determine why you want a Corvette in the first place. If… more»
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Supercharged C3! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Adding personal touches to your ‘Vette was a popular trend back in the sixties and seventies, with the efforts often producing results ranging from mild to wild. This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would fall into the latter category, as it… more»
