The first Plymouth Scamp was that Chrysler division’s version of the Dodge Dart Swinger. It was produced from 1971 to 1976 and shouldn’t be confused with the Scamp compact pickup from the next decade. Unlike the Swinger, the Scamp… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
One of the attractions of the classic scene is the sheer diversity of tastes and opinions. Some enthusiasts prefer muscle cars, while others enjoy slipping behind the wheel of a car with luxury leanings. If you favor Italian exotics,… more»
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1 of 499: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
The Boss 429 was a special Ford Mustang model only offered in 1969 and 1970. Production numbers were low, and fewer than 500 were built in 1970. Its 429 cubic inch V8 was conservatively rated at 375 horsepower, and… more»
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Running Project: 1984 AMC Eagle
The original concept for the Eagle arose not from AMC’s marketing department, but from Roy Lunn, one of the company’s engineers. Lunn thought that some Jeep buyers rarely or never used their vehicles off-road; instead, the Jeep’s 4WD system… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88
While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead. The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»
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Former Driving School Trainer: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Earning the title of best-selling car of the year for half a decade straight is no small feat, but the Ford Taurus proudly claimed that victory between 1992 and 1996. Though the sedan served as a great family-style automobile… more»
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Notchback Swap Project: 1982 Ford Mustang
It’s amazing how much a bodystyle can help to improve your perception of a car. Take the notchback Mustang, for example. We obviously know the eight-cylinder notch is one of the more sought-after Fox bodies out there, but even… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet got into the mid-size automobile market in 1964 with the Chevelle. The Malibu was the top-of-the-line model and dominated sales. With a restyle in 1966, the Sport Sedan body style was added (Chevy-speak for 4-door hardtop). That offering… more»
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18k Original Miles: 1998 Pontiac Firebird
This 1998 Pontiac Firebird seems to deliver most of the attributes enthusiasts seek in a classic. It is a one-owner vehicle with a low odometer reading. It presents well and is loaded with factory options. The only thing it… more»
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1 of 90 4-Door Sedans: 1990 Avanti
The Avanti II was the successor to the Studebaker Avanti, which fell victim to the company’s poor finances after barely two model years (1963 and 1964). The car was revived in 1965 by a pair of Studebaker dealers who… more»
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Affordable British Muscle: 1980 Triumph TR8
To my mind’s eye, the Triumph TR8 is one of the best values in the classic and muscle car market today. A few years ago, I thought we were about to see prices spike after a few high dollar… more»
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82K Miles: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
I’ll drive almost anything, but at heart, I’m a big proponent of the BOP trio of Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. However, like many collectors, I think that the 1958 models, especially the Oldsmobile and Buick, were overwrought. But we… more»
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Restomod V8 Wagon? 1964 Dodge Dart 270
While the Dodge Dart was born as a full-size car in 1960, it shifted to a compact platform in 1963. The 1961-62 Dodge Lancer compact wasn’t all that successful (and was strange looking), so perhaps Dodge wanted to use… more»
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1 of 500: 1955 Packard Caribbean
Packard made magnificent automobiles at one time. But their image was such that the cars were stodgy and built for old people. So, they created a “halo” car in 1953 to help change the image, the Caribbean. It was… more»
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41k Original Miles: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Roadster
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” I know I can’t sing, but I can’t tap dance either. Therefore, I’m a perfectly talentless entertainer. However, I am passionate about classic cars, and with summertime on our doorstep, it seems the… more»
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Blank Canvas Driver: 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
This 1963 Chevrolet C10 is a genuine Short Bed that is more solid than it initially appears. It represents a blank canvas project candidate, offering the winning bidder many options as they create the classic of their dreams. Apart… more»
