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»
Driver Quality Cars
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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»
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Rare French Classic: 1988 Renault 4 “Frog”
Some cars are so quirky they can’t help but be cool. Such is the case with this 1988 Renault 4 “Frog” Convertible. The seller claims that only around 500 of these classics were produced and that they were a… more»
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400/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Executive Safari Station Wagon
Owning a classic Station Wagon often means accepting a compromise between practicality and performance. However, this 1967 Pontiac Executive Safari demonstrates that need not always be the case. It is a solid vehicle requiring a light cosmetic restoration to… more»
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Rare Drop Top: 1960 Studebaker Lark Convertible
The front cover of the 1960 Studebaker Lark sales booklet is a curious one. The atmospheric nighttime photo shows a well-to-do couple (he’s in a tux, she’s in a flowing red evening dress) casually leaning against a Jonquil Yellow… more»
