Almost everyone dreams of inheriting something exciting or valuable, and some people are lucky enough to realize that dream. Such is the case with the owner of this 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. It was left to them by… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Thunderbird Glamour Edition
Although his final years as Ford President saw him at loggerheads with his boss, Lee Iacocca, and Henry Ford II were cut from the same cloth. Both saw small cars as a necessary evil to increase sales volumes and… more»
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Rebuilt Original 340 V8: 1972 Dodge Challenger
Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»
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Saintly California Car: 1965 Volvo 1800S
Roger Moore gained his fame from his long and somewhat campy portrayal of James Bond. He did, however, earn his acting chops by playing a British spy of sorts in the television series “The Saint.” While that portrayal probably… more»
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A Sign That You Had Arrived: 1957 Cadillac Convertible
While we go out of our way to spread the message of financial equality today, we were a different country back in the fifties. You were measured on your success back then for better or worse. One of the… more»
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Supercar With A British Accent: 1989 Lotus Esprit
If you were looking for a Lotus in the sixties and seventies, it was a sign that you were ready to sacrifice durability and comfort for stellar handling and utilitarian efficiency. The company built its reputation on producing cars… more»
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Tiny But Ferocious: 1958 Berkeley SE-328
When you look at the postwar automotive world, it is easy to find examples of just how fertile the human mind can be. Some of these automotive pioneers, both from large companies and those that were going their own… more»
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Plenty of Patina! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet had a winner on its hands when it came to the 1955 to 1957 Chevies. Later dubbed the “Tri-Fives,” they sold nearly five million copies in just three years. And are pretty collectible more than 65 years later…. more»
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Manual FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser sits in an interesting spot in the hierarchy of the brand’s most well-loved truck: it’s a full-size rig with plenty of space for passengers and their gear, and it benefits from having the same… more»
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Clean Long Roof: 1988 Volvo 240 Wagon
While many of us generally prefer to find cars in stock condition, the right assortment of upgrades and tweaks can make a vehicle infinitely more desirable. This 1988 Volvo 240 GL wagon has been updated in just the right… more»
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Apple Red Rarity: 1992 GMC Typhoon
The GMC Typhoon is one the more collectible vehicles to emerge from the 1990s, and represents a moment in time wherein manufacturers like GM seemed far more inclined to take chances. The idea of a major car company today… more»
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Older Restoration: 1931 Packard Standard Eight Convertible
I can imagine rolling around in a Packard in the 1920s, the car contrasting like a peacock among sparrows. The roads are mostly still dirt and gravel, but you’re dressed if not to the nines then at least very… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette L71 427 4-Speed
Early Corvette buyers were sometimes disappointed by the performance provided by their new purchase. Many believed that a six-cylinder motor and automatic transmission didn’t pass muster in an American sports car, but by the time our feature ‘Vette rolled… more»
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Upgraded 340/4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Challenger
There is probably no area of vehicle design that is more prone to evolving buyer taste than paint color. Black, White, Silver, and Gold have remained staples of the industry for decades, but others have come and gone. Darker… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Convertible
Modifying a classic car can sometimes alienate purists who subscribe to the “they are only original once” mantra. However, most will accept changes if they are sympathetic. That brings us to this 1964 Corvette Convertible. The seller describes it… more»
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Deuce And A Quarter: 1969 Buick Electra Drop-Top
Yes, it’s a beast, all 225 inches and 4500 lbs. of Buick’s 1969 top dog, the Electra 225 – and in this case, it’s a drop-top. Other than some spooky and goofy-looking headlights, this big baby looks as the… more»
