More than 30 years after its passing, the Excalibur is remembered for its quirky styling, fashioned after a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. What most folks don’t remember is that it was an effort started while Studebaker was in business. That… more»
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Resto-Mod: 1948 GMC Suburban 6.0 LS V8
Hot rods and their resto-mod cousins are so idiosyncratic that selling one for a reasonable price can be a long shot. Either someone else’s vision comes close to yours, or it’s so far off that you won’t even look… more»
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6-Banger Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s a trivia question for you. What GM car outsold the popular Ford Mustang in 1965? The answer is the Chevrolet Impala, which had 803,400 deliveries vs. the Mustang’s 680,500 (this includes the “1964 ½” Mustangs built as 1965s… more»
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58k-Mile Survivor: 1989 Pontiac Bonneville SSE
As I keep staring at this Pontiac Bonneville, I just can’t help but appreciate how groovy these cars look when the SSE package was incorporated. The eighth generation Bonneville came out around the time GM was transitioning many of… more»
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Body Off Resto! 1959 International B120
OK, Chevy C-10s and Ford F-150s, get outta the way, there’s a new collectible pick-up truck to consider, in this case, a beautifully restored 1959 International B120. The level of restoration here is extensive, so let’s look it over… more»
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Former Show Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
After a 9-year model run for the first generation Corvette, Chevrolet rolled out the C2 in 1963 with that legendary split-window design for the coupes during its inaugural year. And while the ’63 Chevy Corvette here on eBay is… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
This 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for someone seeking a turnkey classic. Its presentation is almost impossible to fault, and it is rust-free. However, it could be the Tri-Power V8 under the hood that… more»
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454 CID V8: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
Located in the San Francisco Bay area is this 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup. The seller states that the truck was purchased to do a short bed conversion and only has 52,000 miles. While the ad title says it is… more»
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Pretty In Pink! 1958 Pontiac Chieftain
The 1950s Chieftain appealed to Pontiac buyers who were budget conscious. Its last model year in 1958, the car (along with all Pontiacs) was all-new and struggled a bit in sales as the U.S. economy was suffering through its… more»
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38K Miles! 1969 Jeep Wagoneer 4X4
What impresses me the most about this 1969 Jeep Wagoneer is its condition – it’s an attention-getter! Built near the end of Kaiser-Jeep branding, this very clean example has a claimed 38K original miles, and I must admit it,… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When Chevrolet released the first Camaro Z28 in 1967, it was one of the automotive world’s best-kept secrets. That explains why only 602 buyers ordered a potent car that would become a desirable and valuable classic. The Z28 badge… more»
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Sleeper Turbo Coupe: 1984 Ford Thunderbird
This 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a looker with its lipstick red paint over a camel-colored interior. This one is a bit of a sleeper with the 2.3L turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood paired with a 5-speed manual… more»
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Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Rarity claims are a dime a dozen in the classic world, with some withstanding scrutiny better than others. Take this 1969 Mustang Convertible as a prime example. If you factor in its mechanical configuration, paint color, and interior trim,… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
In the U.S., Ford borrowed the Granada name from Ford of Europe for its new compact that launched in 1975. Eventually, it would replace the Maverick, but for a couple of years, they were both available to buyers with… more»
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Former Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
If a car as desirable as a 1957 Corvette “Fuelie” loses its original engine, is that likely to dampen buyer interest? If the bidding history on this car is an accurate indication, the answer appears to be “no.” It… more»
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One-Year-Only Offering: 1954 Packard Pacific
Although the end was near for the Packard automobile by the decade’s end, the company was still turning out some great cars in the mid-fifties including the one-year-only Pacific, a two-door hardtop billed as a 1954 model. They’re pretty… more»
