Clean and clunky is one way that I’d describe this 1967 Mercedes 200D “Fintail” sedan. By 1967 the styling was dated but certainly distinctive and the condition of this 56-year-old sedan is outstanding. Any immediate detractions? Well, it is… more»
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British Wedge: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
Sent in new directions by the popularity of placing a car’s engine in its mid-section, auto designers of the 1970s were winnowing down the frontal area of cars right and left. The Lotus Esprit owes its striking looks to… more»
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38k Original Miles: 1979 Maserati Merak SS
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That is undoubtedly true with classic cars. That is why some enthusiasts consider the Maserati Merak one of the most beautiful Italian supercars of all time, while… more»
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V8s Need Not Apply: 1969 Dodge Dart
Next to a ’68-’70 Plymouth Road Runner, I’d have to say that the ’67-’69 Dodge Dart is my favorite subject from the old ChryCo. Best of all, Mopar’s small block 340 CI V8 engine was the perfect motivational force… more»
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Driver Quality: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Many enthusiasts prefer to park a driver-grade classic in their garage rather than opting for a pristine example. That is understandable because those cars offer a more relaxed ownership experience. The occasional chip of mark is unlikely to cause… more»
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Ready New Owner: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix
Set the wayback machine to 1976 and all a couple needed to celebrate the Bicentennial in style was a blue leisure suit and blue polyester pantsuit to compliment the Firethorn Red and white Landau vinyl top of this ’76… more»
Porsche Powered: 1970 Meyers Manxster 2+2
The world of vintage Volkswagens, Porsches, and Audis is closely interwoven, especially in the early days of each company. While the brands are all very separate today in terms of their respective marketing budgets and targeted clientele, this wasn’t… more»
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Retro Camper: 1957 Ford F-100 Panel Van
The seller refers to this 1957 Ford F-100 Camper as “Copperhead,” and one look at its paint perfectly explains that handle. It is an older conversion recently refurbished, featuring enough retro touches to appeal to most tastes. It is… more»
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Supercharged Rarity! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Studebaker Avanti was on the market for less than two years, yet it would leave an indelible mark on collectors for the next 60 years. It even spawned a company that kept the marque alive for another four… more»
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Priced to Sell: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
There is always something inherently “right” about spotting a late 1970s Pontiac Trans Am finished in Black. This is accentuated when the original owner ordered the car with the optional T-Top. This 1978 Trans Am ticks those boxes, and… more»
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Open Sports Wannabe: 1962 TVR Grantura
The Grantura was the first of many automobiles built in England by TVR. Through evolution, the sports car was produced between 1958 and 1967 and included the Mk 2a variant, like the seller’s offering. This vehicle is on its… more»
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Last Of The Big Ones: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Mr. Numskal has discovered for us today, a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix. I’ve always found these fourth-gen (’73-’77) GPs to be the porcine Pontiacs. They absolutely possess the Grand Prix’s character, there’s no missing that, but they appear to… more»
California Clean: 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider
I once bought a close relative of this car, a 1976 Alfa Spider, for $1,200 and used it as a daily driver—though not without such foibles as a noisy differential, copious rain leaks (despite a new top) and, inevitably… more»
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Rare Flat Radiator: 1951 Morgan Drophead Coupe +4
Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan defied convention by succeeding without evolving. Oh, there was advancement, but no real evolution. For over one hundred years, Morgans have been assembled by hand-forming panels over an ash frame, in tiny numbers, by crafters… more»
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429 Cobra Jet? 1970 Ford Thunderbird
Okay, there are no prizes for those who looked at this photo and deduced that our feature car is a 1970 Ford Thunderbird. As you will see, its appearance carries a touch of menace. However, it doesn’t flatter to… more»
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One-Owner Mopar: 1955 Dodge Custom Royal
Thanks to a hefty loan, Chrysler embarked on a dry run for their “Forward Look” cars in 1955. That approach took hold with the swoopy styling of 1957 that brought tailfins to new heights. Model names for Dodge in… more»
