At first glance, this 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 (more about the “Super” in a moment) looks like a dilapidated old car. It’s not even cleaned up for the pictures in the ad where it’s for sale here on craigslist…. more»
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It’s Golden! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD
The seller calls this beautiful 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 LTD the nicest they have seen in 50 years, and I’m inclined to agree after looking the pictures over. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where early bidding has… more»
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18k Mile Survivor: 1966 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates (1940-96) and was the finest automobile they built except for the Imperial. If you wanted luxury and performance but didn’t quite have the resources for the latter, this is the… more»
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Grandpa’s 4X4: 1987 Jeep Wrangler
This original-appearing, almost-survivor 1987 Jeep Wrangler was only pulled from storage last week in Fremont, California, but the seller tells us it fired right up on new gasoline! It’s listed for sale here on craigslist with an asking price… more»
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Clean Tin Top: 1985 Suzuki Samurai
Lately, I can’t help but notice that 1980s SUVs are among the hottest-selling collector cars at the moment. While some aspects of the collector car market are cooling, vintage SUVs have seemingly continued on unabated, and it’s not hard… more»
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Drop-Top Beauty: 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS
After a successful launch in 1964, the new mid-size Chevy Chevelle received only light styling changes going into its sophomore year. As was the case with the senior car, the Impala, the Chevelle Malibu could be ordered as a… more»
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Bi-Turbo Beauty: 1990 BMW Alpina B10
Over the years, I’ve let it be known that I’m a fairly enthusiastic vintage BMW fan. This interest has waned a bit as the company continues to move in a direction that is thoroughly opposite of enthusiast interests, along… more»
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Tidy Off-Roader: 1972 Ford Bronco
While it is often easy to determine whether a vehicle is destined to be a future classic, there are times when a crystal ball is needed. Take the First Generation Bronco as an example. It was a competent off-roader… more»
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Never Restored: 1959 Jaguar XK150 OTS
Jaguar has a rich history in sports car production, and the XK150 marked the last hurrah for its “XK100” series before introducing the legendary E-Type. This XK150 rolled off the line in 1959 and is an original and unrestored… more»
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Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National
The second generation of the Buick Regal ran from 1978-87, but the company found the most success with the restyled models from 1981 to 1987 (the last of the rear-wheel cars). Backed by Buick’s involvement in NASCAR, the Grand… more»
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Innovative Design: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari Station Wagon
Some automotive innovations create a wave within the industry and show incredible longevity. Others blaze brightly and briefly across the sky before disappearing into the pages of history. This 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari features an innovation that falls into… more»
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Quarter Mile Mauler: 1962 Ford 427 Galaxie
Vroom, Vroom! Are you sorry that you never got to be a drag strip terror like Dick Brannan or Phil Bonner? Well, here’s your chance with this 1962 Ford Galaxie boxtop that’s done up like an early ’60s Super… more»
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90s Show Truck: 40K-Mile 1992 Ford F150
One of my guilty pleasures is 1990s show cars and trucks. Whether it was a lowrider Impala built for southern California or a Porsche 911 with fat fender flares and staggered BBS wheels, the early 90s represented some of… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
What to make of a ’70s vintage Chevrolet Corvette like this 1977 example. After 1972, things changed in ‘Vette land, i.e. loss of power – hugely by ’75, plastic bumpers, loss of the convertible, the big-block engine got the… more»
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Easy On Gas: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang was in its second full year of production in 1966 and would see 607,000 copies built. That accomplishment has yet to be met or beat for that nameplate by the manufacturer. The 2+2 fastback was a… more»
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Unrestored Shop Truck: 1936 Dodge LC Pickup
By the 1930s, Dodge Brothers was owned by Chrysler, the Dodge brothers both having passed away in 1920. Changes were afoot as a new design for Dodge trucks was introduced in 1936, with streamlined hood and fender contours, and… more»
