There has long been debate about when The Malaise Era ended. While some believe it dragged into the 1990s, others claim that cars like the 1987 Buick Grand National signaled the beginning of the end of one of the… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Original Drag Pack: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428-SCJ
If you walk into a coffee shop today, you are usually confronted by a mystifying array of beverage choices designed to slake your thirst. The same was true if you walked into a Ford dealership in 1969 looking for… more»
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Put An LS In It! 1999 Volkswagen Beetle
OK, I’m going to cut right to the chase. Just like every time there’s some endless rock jam going on and a disembodied voice proclaims, “play all night!”, the same thing happens when an unsuspecting forlorn, what-do-we-do-with-it-car surfaces. The… more»
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Ready To Roll: 1937 Packard 120C
Although the basic Packard 120C in black five-passenger sedan form is not the most desirable example of this stately marque, the car on offer here on eBay in League City, Texas is about as nice an example as you’re… more»
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Daily Driver Wagon: 1977 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
UPDATE 12/06/2022: Some owners experience the frustration of going through the entire auction process only to discover that they have fallen foul of a non-paying winning bidder. Such is the case for the owner of this 1977 Oldsmobile Vista… more»
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Rust Free & Stock: 1990 Honda Civic DX
We all started off driving our first cars back in the day – most of the time these were either econoboxes, with a feeble amount of power from the engine or a complete beater, with bits falling off, and… more»
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No Excuses: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Coupe
Having lost my way in the thicket of “special”, “standard”, and “deluxe” designations on these pages more than once, it’s high time for me to figure this out, and here on eBay is a wonderful route to better understanding:… more»
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Split Window Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are so stunning they knock your sox off, and such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. A one-year-only model, this gem presents superbly, and the optional V8 under the hood ensures it possesses… more»
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440-Equipped: 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible
When you look at this 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible, it is hard to believe that a company capable of producing cars of this caliber could find itself on the brink of bankruptcy a decade later. History shows that Lee… more»
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One Owner! 1978 Toyota HiLux Pickup
As big and heavy-duty as many trucks have gotten these days, it’s nice to step back in time and re-visit the days when simple, low-cost pickups like this 1978 Toyota HiLux were just as much the norm as their… more»
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Luxury Drop-Top: 1970 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
The motto of the Scout movement is “be prepared.” That can apply to many aspects of classic car ownership, but it can also prove relevant when shopping for such a car. Winter is biting deep, and it wouldn’t seem… more»
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One-Year-Only: 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk
Between 1956 and 1964, there were no less than eight variants of the Hawk series, including one short-lived example badged as a Packard. The Sky Hawk was a one-year-only edition (1956), a 2-door pillarless hardtop that resembled the Golden… more»
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Upgraded Power: 1982 Unique Mobility Electrek
Although it was unthinkable a few years ago, it now appears inevitable that the world’s automotive industry will eventually be underpinned by zero-emission vehicles. Whether these new offerings feature batteries or the rapidly-developing hydrogen fuel cell technology is unclear…. more»
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Rebuilt 348: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Apart from enormous fins, few options better define a classic from the late 1950s like a Continental kit. Hidden in this garage is a 1958 Chevrolet Impala that not only carries that feature but houses a freshly rebuilt V8… more»
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Parade Quality: 1945 GMC DUKW
Some classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that are almost too cool for words. Such is the case with this 1945 DUKW. It could serve as an excellent parade vehicle, but it needs work before it returns… more»
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Parlez Vous Francais? 1971 Peugeot 504
Peugeot huh? Isn’t that now the company known as Stellantis that now builds Hellcat Challengers and Chargers? Hmmm. An old friend used to derisively refer to Peugeots as “Punchknots” and once you get a less-than-stellar idea about a product… more»
