Looking to tap further into the luxury car market, Ford introduced the LTD in 1965 as an extension of the Galaxie 500. Chevy would soon take notice and its Caprice appeared shortly thereafter, a dressed-up Impala. Unusual in Ford… more»
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Clean As A Whistle: 1965 Ford Ranchero
OK, no muscle car V8 here, no four-speed manual gearbox either – if you’re looking for that stuff, you won’t find it in this post. Last week, a commenter bemoaned all of the Barn Finds exposure to high horsepower-equipped… more»
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Obscure Muscle Car: 1980 Mercury Capri
In the world of Fox bodies, the Mercury Capri is perhaps one of the more obscure models to emerge from the platform’s numerous offerings. The Capri has always been a favorite of mine owing to its more muscular… more»
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Flying Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer D/L
If there was a contest for the quirkiest cars ever built, the AMC Pacer would surely make the shortlist. In production from 1975 to 1980, it offered buyers the interior space of a full-size car in a much smaller… more»
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Colorful History: 1977 Porsche 911
I love a car with a good story, the more colorful, the better. Some of you likely don’t feel the same way, preferring that the car in question led a simple life in the care of one owner while… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1962 Chevrolet Impala 409 V8
Who can forget the famous 1960s song, 409, by the Beach Boys, which included the lyrics “She’s real fine, my 409”? This song could have been playing on the radio the day this 1962 Impala was built. While the… more»
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44k Mile Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
Chevrolet’s automobiles for 1958 were all-new, a complete change-up from the popular “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57. But they were bulky-looking cars that weren’t as futuristic as the “Forward Look” products that had emerged in 1957. So, GM began a crash… more»
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ATC Collection: Honda 3-Wheeler Package
This represents one of the cooler auctions I’ve seen on eBay in a while, and also one of the more likely instances in which a large collection will sell in one shot. The vintage Honda ATC or three-wheeler is… more»
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Original Paint: 1981 Ford Bronco
One of the lessons I’ve learned the hard way over the years of buying and selling old cars is that my fellow enthusiasts really do place an emphasis on originality. The closer a vehicle is to its factory condition… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Generating genuine buyer interest can be challenging for some sellers because sometimes a classic doesn’t strike a chord with enthusiasts. That isn’t the case with this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. The desirability of these vehicles was demonstrated when… more»
Fresh 460: 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4
Picking the right vehicle for off-road adventures or towing duties can sometimes be challenging, but this 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 is a strong candidate to serve in either role. It is a rock-solid and tidy classic, but the… more»
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Solid Runner: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Changes to the Chevy Corvette were minimal in 1966 with one exception – that’s when you could order one of these sports cars with a whopping 427 cubic inch V8. However, the standard 327 with a 4-barrel carburetor producing… more»
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Easy Project? 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s an interesting one, it’s a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS that has undergone performance mods but has obvious appearance issues. The seller suggests, “This is very honest car with good bones that is an excellent candidate for a… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Z/28 Camaro was Chevy’s entry in the SCCA Trans Am Racing Series. As such, it had to follow SCCA guidelines which initially limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches. This 1969 pony car no longer has its original… more»
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette Boasts Plenty of Originality!
Listed here on eBay in Wethersfield, Connecticut (near Hartford) is this very nice 1961 Corvette, with both soft and hard tops. Better hurry—there are only two days left in the auction, with the bidding up to $46,000. Frankly, if… more»
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Chevy-Powered Replica: Lamborghini Countach Tribute
We recently saw a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing come up for sale that is one of the best replicas I’ve ever seen. Now, we have a Lamborghini Countach that is a close second in terms of how well the facsimile… more»
