By 1973, the once-hot mid-size Pontiac GTO was a shadow of its former self, at least in terms of demand. It was a one-year generation car as all of GM’s intermediates were redesigned that season. In 1974, the GTO… more»
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Sedanet Survivor: 1941 Buick Special Fastback Coupe
This feature is a sentimental one for me – a Buick being sold from Monte Shelton Motors. Until he passed away four years ago, Monte was a fixture in the Pacific Northwest vintage car community, responsible for spearheading many… more»
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From Roller to Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to get into the lucrative “pony car” market. Introduced in 1970, it shared the new E-body platform that the Plymouth Barracuda had been long waiting for. Production numbers would peak in… more»
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Engine Upgrades: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Originality can be crucial to the potential value of some classics, especially if a new owner views its long-term investment potential. This 1972 Corvette Convertible ticks the right boxes in most areas, although there have been mechanical changes that… more»
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Triple-Black 1-Of-1! 1976 Ford Elite 460
Something I regularly meet with skepticism is when a seller claims their car is a 1-Of-1 example, as it’s often simply not the case or sometimes difficult to verify. But the seller of this 1976 Ford Elite here on… more»
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Fresh 390: 1970 Ford F250 4×4 Highboy
This 1970 Ford F250 Explorer Highboy has undergone many changes during its life. However, it is a solid and mechanically healthy classic that should be comfortable in muddy territory or cruising on the open road. It presents well for… more»
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North Carolina Barn Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this shed is a classic that has led a sheltered life. This 1961 Corvette had spent its downtime in this spot since 1970. It hibernated for a large part of that time but has been liberated and… more»
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W30-Equipped 4-Speed! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
Emissions regulations and rising insurance costs were taking their toll in the muscle-car era by 1972, and the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was no exception. By ’72, the 442 had reverted back to being just an options package on the Cutlass… more»
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15k Miles? 1971 Buick Electra 225
Long before the word downsizing entered the vocabularies of Buick’s design team, in 1971 the Electra 225 got a total revamp and actually picked up a couple of inches over the previous model plus gained over 300 pounds, and… more»
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Warm 340/4-Speed: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1966 Plymouth Barracuda is a tidy classic possessing a touch of menace. However, we need to look below the surface to discover that the seller has performed a range of upgrades that increase the power and transform it… more»
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Custom Convertible: 1969 Porsche 911
People love convertibles. Back in the day, all manners of exotic cars, particularly the Ferrari Daytona, were potential candidates for an aftermarket convertible conversion. I don’t know that the end results were ever particularly refined, but the market certainly… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac spent decades unconcerned about the impact of premium imports. Still, it became apparent during the 1970s that manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz had moved the bar for mid-sized luxury cars. With other manufacturers following a similar path in… more»
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Blended Models: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am debuted in 1973 as Pontiac’s response to the growth in popularity of European cruising sedans. As Pontiac’s goal was to introduce both luxury and performance in a single package, the car got its name by borrowing… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Cadillac Eldorado With 47k Original Miles
One of the attractions of buying a classic with a known ownership history is that many of the seller’s claims about the vehicle are generally verifiable. That ability is heightened if it is a one-owner survivor, which is true… more»
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As Rare As It Gets: 1960 Kaiser Carabela Funeral Car
And now for something completely different. Have you ever seen or heard of a Kaiser Carabela? Me neither. In addition to old vehicles found in barns, sheds, and carports, Barn Finds also feature survivors, drivers, projects, parts cars, fully-restored… more»
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Luxurious Shorty! 1979 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Like other automakers of the mid-1970s, Cadillac felt the pressure to offer smaller, more fuel-efficient products. Enter the luxurious Seville in 1976, just as fancy as the Sedan de Ville but with smaller external proportions. The Seville was chosen… more»
