Some classics leave potential buyers with tough choices to make. This 1968 Chevrolet Nova is a prime example. It is an original and unmolested two-owner survivor with a claimed 35,435 miles on the clock. It represents a straightforward restoration,… more»
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Baby Bird: 1988 Pontiac Firebird
At first glance, this 1988 Pontiac Firebird looks like a tidy survivor with no great surprises. However, the original owner’s decision to order it with the V6 engine means it can still gallop comfortably at freeway speeds while providing… more»
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1976 Camaro Type LT–What If?
This 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Type LT, a tip sent to us by Pat L, would be the perfect car if only. If only what? Look below for that. In the meantime, know that this car is a 44,655-mile original…. more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1988 Jaguar XJ-S
Jaguar always knew that its iconic E-Type would be a hard act to follow. Its original plans had been for a mid-engined sports car, but budget constraints saw the XJ-S emerge as a front-engined Grand Tourer. It enjoyed a… more»
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Bargain Luxury? 1988 Bentley Mulsanne S
For a number of years, spying a Rolls-Royce with no hood ornament meant you’d found a Bentley. This 1988 Bentley Mulsanne S honors Bentley’s then-distant racing past, recalling, in marketing hype only, the ’20s and ’30s when the Flying… more»
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Mile Deep Finish: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
Talk about understated! This third-gen 1984 Pontiac Trans Am threw me at first and I had to do a VIN decode (fifth digit=W) to ascertain that it actually is a Trans Am – it’s a long way from the… more»
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Factory Supercharged: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC
The factory upgraded Ford Thunderbirds from across multiple model generations are very much under-appreciated at the market. Any time a large manufacturer like Ford decides to put some resources behind a performance car built in limited quantities is a… more»
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No Reserve: 1996 Ford F-150 Eddie Bauer
This 1996 Ford F-150 is desirable not only for being a very hard-to-find Eddie Bauer edition but also for being one of the most well-optioned trucks from this era that I can recall seeing. Remember, spending a boat-load on… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1962 Porsche 356
This 1962 Porsche 356 is a refreshing change of pace from the extremes we see in the vintage air-cooled market these days. It’s neither the nicest nor the worst; it appears to fall squarely in the middle of the… more»
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Turbo 2 Conversion: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica
This 1987 Dodge Daytona checks a lot of boxes for anyone seeking out one of these now-obscure hot hatches from the 80s. The Daytona is increasingly hard to find, especially with the right trim and options, so this example… more»
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Stunning Survivor Supercar: 1991 Lamborghini Diablo
I would never own a supercar like this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. There, I’ve said it. Regular readers are probably picking themselves up off the floor following that statement, but there is a perfectly sound reason I feel this way…. more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird
It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of regular production models. No manufacturer has resisted the urge, and these variants would easily number in the tens of thousands. Pontiac released the Firebird Esprit Redbird in 1978, and… more»
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44k Original Miles? 1967 Pontiac GTO
It is easy and often understandable for enthusiasts to question bold claims made about classic cars. Seller will almost invariably paint their vehicle in the best possible light to entice potential buyers to part with their cash. I’m not… more»
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Eight-Seat Survivor: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park
When American manufacturers included station wagons within their model range, many buyers purchased them as a matter of necessity. It often meant foregoing performance and luxury in the name of practicality. However, there were exceptions to this general rule,… more»
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20K Original Miles: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit
Another day, another Zimmer Golden Spirit. I recently wrote about a similar model that looked like it had been abandoned in a private driveway; this 1981 Golden Spirit hasn’t seen much use but it’s in far better condition overall…. more»
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Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»
