I was watching one of those big classic car auctions on TV and the commenter was extolling the virtues of the Buick Regal Turbo T-Type as in it’s got all of the Grand National goodness without the Grand National… more»
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Sleeper Truck: 450 HP 1992 Dodge Dakota R/T
The Dodge Dakota was Chrysler’s foray into mid-size pickups. It was on the market for 25 years but was always outsold by the Ford Ranger and Chevrolet S-10 (later Colorado). Its claim to fame was that it was the… more»
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Restored 5-Window Coupe: 1931 Ford Model A
The Ford Model A was a much-improved product over the popular Model T. But it had the misfortune of being introduced just before the Great Depression, so sales never got nearly as close (5M cars vs. 14M). This example… more»
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Hemi Candidate? 1971 Dodge Charger 500
This 1971 Dodge Charger 500 is a tidy and solid classic with some desirable features. It has a couple of minor shortcomings, but none that prevent it from providing immediate motoring enjoyment. The seller floats the idea of a… more»
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Just Needs Finishing: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
One of the best ways to get started in classic car ownership is with a project that, though not finished, is quite far along. That’s the case with this 1961 Ford Thunderbird convertible on eBay in Hampton, Connecticut with… more»
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Off-Road Revival: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
The Land Cruisers of yesteryear were akin to the Jeep CJ but built in Japan. The J40, which was on the market from 1960 to 1984, was a 2-door SUV with a short wheelbase and four-wheel-drive. They were fun… more»
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Rare Two Door: 1987 Plymouth Reliant LE
It’s amazing to me that, much like how the climate changes and the tides change directions, sentiment over vintage vehicles can seemingly transform right before our eyes. I remember when the K-Cars – the Aires and the Reliant –… more»
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Low Mileage Original: 1965 Volvo P1800
When you think of Volvo – you mostly think of the boxy wagons popular in the 1980s and 1990s, but before this was the ever-beautiful P1800. Styled by a subsidiary of Ghia, the P1800 has stood the test of… more»
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37K Mile: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This low mile, unrestored 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula is listed here on eBay for $13,900 or best offer. It is located in Milford, Michigan by a dealer with a good reputation who specializes in selling second generation Firebirds. The… more»
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1-of-4: 1948 Tucker 48
Preston Tucker was a man who divides opinions. Some view him as a visionary with a realistic goal of breaking the stranglehold enjoyed by Detroit’s “Big Three” on the American vehicle manufacturing landscape. Others see him as little more… more»
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Moving Sale: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
Historians will look back and see that Americans migrated from state to state more during the last ten years than at any other time in our history since World War II. While there are many different reasons, what we… more»
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One Family Owned: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
We’ve seen a recent influx of interesting Mopar classics at Barn Finds, with some looking more promising than others. This 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster is a gem that has been part of the same family since it rolled off… more»
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26,555 Original Miles: 1984 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
Station wagons have always been a uniquely American vehicle. However, the arrival of Chrysler’s minivan in 1984 was their dinosaur staring up at the comet moment. That doesn’t mean that we still cannot enjoy a nice wagon today. Suppose… more»
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Spotless Presentation: 1971 Dodge Demon 340
Dodge launched the Dart Demon in 1971 as a stylish economy car, but in 340 form, it offered excellent performance. The badge would survive for a mere two years, but these cars remain firm favorites among Mopar enthusiasts more… more»
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62k Mile Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan
American Motors brought back the Hornet name in 1970 for its new compact that replaced the aged American. That change also brought an end to the use of the Rambler moniker. The car would remain in production through 1977… more»
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1 of 453: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
Plymouth introduced the GTX in 1967 as an upscale muscle car (a year before the budget-minded Road Runner). Demand was never really strong, so by 1972 Plymouth dropped the GTX as a separate product line and made it an… more»
