Those who experienced it first-hand will almost universally agree that life in post-war Britain was pretty miserable. Parts of the country had been bombed into rubble, and rationing remained widespread. The Government was keen to stimulate the economy, and… more»
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Low Miles! 1997 Bentley Brooklands L
The Brooklands name was so good that Bentley used it twice. Today’s example is from the first tranche of Brooklands, launched in 1992 to succeed the Mulsanne S and Eight models. The new approach – rolling two models into… more»
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Same Family for 50 Years: 1955 Buick Super Riviera 2-Door Hardtop
I have discussed in previous articles the importance of a long-term ownership history when assessing the relative worth of a classic, and reader feedback suggests that many of you share that sentiment. If so, you might find this 1955… more»
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Potent Daily Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While most people tend to utilize smaller and relatively efficient vehicles as daily drivers, the seller felt that this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 was the perfect weapon to tackle the commuting grind. It presents extremely well and is… more»
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Restored Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala debuted in 1958 as part of celebrating General Motors’ 50th anniversary in the automobile business. Based on the Bel Air, the ’58 Impala was only offered as a sport coupe or convertible, and some of its… more»
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Upgraded 350: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette hides its light under a bushel. It is an extremely tidy vehicle that could comfortably be described as a turnkey driver. However, upgrades made to its numbers-matching 350ci V8 should unlock a considerable power increase,… more»
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Reasonable Offers Considered: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
Marilu Henner, the actress perhaps most famous for playing Elaine on Taxi, has hyperthymesia, which is also known as “highly superior autobiographic memory”; in other words, she can remember almost everything that has ever happened to her. While I am… more»
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Very Clean 1966 Sunbeam Alpine
Just as the AC Ace was the launching pad for the fire-breathing Cobra, so was another British marque—Sunbeam—responsible for the Alpine sports car that became the Ford V-8 powered Cobra. It was also a Carroll Shelby project, but not… more»
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SS Clone Candidate? 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Other than a color change, this 1969 Chevrolet Nova looks like a solid survivor. It’s one of the 42% of Nova coupes to leave the factory with six-cylinder power. This edition is from the encore year following the popular… more»
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Factory Limo: 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy Five
Still looking as classy and luxurious as it did almost 40 years ago is this 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine, and with just 53,000 miles of use, this one’s probably still ready to chauffeur its occupants just about anywhere. There’s… more»
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400 V8 Daily Driver: 1972 Pontiac GTO
For most of its 11-year history, the Pontiac GTO was built on General Motors’ mid-size A-body platform. 1974 was the exception when it shifted to the compact X-body (Ventura). One of the rarest A-body model years was the 1972… more»
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California Clean: 1983 BMW 633CSi
Now here’s one that I can really appreciate and have experienced, though it has been quite a few years. The car in question is a 1983 BMW 633 CSi that has, IMHO, just killer looks. My late father-in-law was… more»
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High-Mile Hero: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet 6-Speed
The Porsche 993 generation is celebrated as the last of the air-cooled 911s, combining classic lines with modern refinement. This 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, now offered here on eBay, represents a true driver’s car. With its 6-speed… more»
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Early Crossover: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout
By 1969, the Rambler American, AMC’s compact offering since the 1950s, was aged and tired. So, an all-new replacement arrived in 1970 using the venerable Hornet moniker. Sedans were only offered at first, with a hatchback wagon joining the… more»
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Drive or Restore?: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible
I was recently discussing with a coworker why I don’t enjoy entering any of my fleet of ten-footers in local car shows: Nobody values your car as much as you do. Those who have far more invested in their… more»
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Italian Flair: 1984 Replica/Kit Car
Replica and kit cars can vary widely in execution, but every so often you come across one that manages to capture the spirit of the original while offering its own unique personality. That’s the case with this 1984 Pontiac… more»
