After years of little supply to meet the above-average demand for new trucks, it is heartening to see that the dealer’s lots are filling up again. As always, nature finds a balance. While we are seeing that balance return… more»
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Black And Blue Beauty: 1933 Plymouth DeLuxe
One thing that I have noticed recently is how many of these depression-era Plymouths have been turning up – and it’s a good thing! The early 30s were dominated by Ford and Chevrolet but Plymouth was hardly an also-ran… more»
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Future Collectible: 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500
The W140-chassis offered by Mercedes-Benz in both coupe and sedan form represents one of the company’s high watermarks of the last three decades. However, vehicles from this era are generally not sought after due to the cost to maintain… more»
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Low Mileage B Body: 1979 Dodge Magnum
Finding what you consider to be a forever car and then realizing life has different plans for us is a familiar tale in this hobby. The seller of this claimed low mileage Dodge Magnum indicates he didn’t expect to… more»
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California Coupe: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
The amount of collector cars found in places like Miami and Los Angeles is sometimes a bit mind boggling. Obviously, these are areas with extreme pockets of wealth, so accordingly, there are vehicles that simply accumulate as part of… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
The American muscle car sector was shrinking rapidly by 1972 due to emission, safety, and insurance concerns. Some manufacturers kept the faith, but, in many cases, what had previously been a performance options package was reduced to little but… more»
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Three Owners: 1981 Citroën 2CV6
Is it a motorized snail? A tin can on wheels? Neither – it is a car rooted in a pre-war project called the Toute Petite Voiture (“very small car”). The TPV was intended to pry farmers away from their… more»
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Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T
One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T. A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector. I was… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»
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Sympathetic Upgrades: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
It is fair to say that Ford did more than most manufacturers to define the post-war American automotive landscape. The 1949 Shoebox fundamentally altered styling, while the Mustang almost singlehandedly created the pony car segment. Of course, the Edsel… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint
In a parallel universe, the 1965 Ford Falcon Sprint would have been a sales winner. It brought together a passenger compartment that accommodated a family of five, practical trunk space and a drivetrain combination that offered better-than-average performance. However,… more»
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First Year Droptop: 1962 Chevy II Convertible
It’s funny how the Chevy II was considered a small car when it first came on the market in 1962, and while it by no means looks gargantuan, compared to many modern sedans branded as mid-size or even somewhat… more»
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Rare Crown Coupe Package: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
The Chrysler Cordoba seemed to have a promising future when it was introduced as a 1975 model, back in the days of a thriving personal luxury coupe market, but by ’78 sales were declining and the Ricardo Montalban endorsed… more»
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50k-Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Car
In a period when downsizing was the norm and cars measuring over 19 feet long were fading fast, Lincoln proved there was still demand in the late seventies for a large sedan delivering 13 MPG, or 15 with the… more»
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Ancient Electric Car: 1920 Auto Red Bug
One of the most popular topics in the news today is electric vehicles. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that every vehicle has at least one scenario where it is the right tool… more»
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Rare X-11 Trim: 1982 Chevrolet Citation
The Chevrolet Citation was a moonshot for GM that ended up becoming little more than a footnote in its history. Introduced as a potential import fighter in the economy car class, the Citation was a front-wheel drive economy car… more»
