For most of the 1980s, the Plymouth Gran Fury (and its badge-equivalent, the Dodge Diplomat) was often seen in police or taxi garb. That’s because they were reasonably sized cars that were inexpensive to buy and still available with… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Highboy
The frontal shot gives this 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT Highboy a menacing appearance, and its mechanical configuration ensures it has the muscle to match those looks. It is as solid as they come, and its presentation guarantees it… more»
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Half Century Slumber: 1960 Dodge Town Wagon
Here’s one you don’t see every day, it’s a 1960 Dodge Town Wagon – sorta like an early SUV, Chevrolet Suburban style. Claimed to have been an Arizona resident, and a government employee, this people/cargo mover has the southwest… more»
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Rebuilt V8, Daily Driver: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. Not to be outdone, Chevrolet rolled out a similar product in 1959, the El Camino. After two years, Chevy took a breather but brought the… more»
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Restored Black Widow Tribute: 1957 Chevrolet 150
In 1957, the Automobile Manufacturers Association (including Chevrolet) banned factory-sponsored after a nasty crash in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans left 80 people (including spectators) dead. To get around the ban, a former race engineer started a… more»
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Classic V8! 1963 Rambler 660
You know, I can recall a time when American Motor’s cars such as this 1963 Rambler Classic were subtly scorned. It was a time when the BIG Detroit Three sucked all of the air (and gasoline) out of the… more»
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Dry Stored Since 1960: 1951 MG TD
The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated. Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»
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Near Mint: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
One of the more unusual parts of Ford’s history is the appearance of the Merkur brand of automobiles in Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Plucked from Ford’s European offerings, the Merkur coupe and sedan were intended to compete with the offerings of… more»
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Luxury Edition: Running 1966 Ford Mustang
The buying public simply couldn’t get enough of the hot, new Ford Mustang in 1964/66. After selling 559,000 copies in the first full year, another 607,000 followed the next year – a Mustang record that still stands today. This… more»
Rare Commemorative Edition: 1988 Porsche 911 Targa
The G-body Porsche 911 is the model era that, in many ways, made the valuable air-cooled 911 a mainstay in the collector car hobby. The 356 certainly blew up in a big way a few years back, but the… more»
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Update: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice with Original Paint
UPDATE 12/27/2023: If you are like me, you’ll find the prospect of post-Christmas sales boring. Many of the so-called bargains really aren’t, and some people become almost obsessed with the prospect of saving a buck on something they simply… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
We are days away from clicking over the calendar to a new year, meaning this 1965 Oldsmobile 442 will be fifty-nine years old. Finding a classic of this vintage that is unrestored is not rare. However, finding one that… more»
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Fine Fintail: 1964 Mercedes 220SE Coupe
In the mid-1950s, Mercedes began working on a replacement for its bread-and-butter Ponton cars. After several years of development, particularly focussed on safety thanks to engineer Béla Barényi, the W111 chassis emerged. The first cars were saloons, introduced in… more»
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Original L-82/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The C3 Corvette has always been a fascinating member of the classic car world. Early examples have consistently performed well in the market, but those produced after the “chrome bumper” era have often struggled. However, times have changed, and… more»
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62K Mile Stock GT with a Five Speed: 1988 Mustang GT
It has been said with much seriousness that the 1987 through 1993 Fox Body Mustangs were the modern equivalent of the 1932 Ford coupe and roadster in terms of hot rodding. The craziest part of the car’s story is… more»
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71k Original Miles: 1986 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
When released, Datsun’s early Z-Car range created a sensation, representing an affordable sports car that provided a rewarding motoring experience. The range grew bigger and heavier with each successive model until the 280ZX focused more on comfort than performance…. more»
