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»
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Remarkably Complete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There’s nothing rare or unusual about a 1968 Pontiac GTO finished in Verdoro Green. Today’s find, a convertible, ups the rarity factor a bit, but with over 5,000 drop-top GTOs produced that year, it’s hardly in rarified air. But,… more»
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End Of The Line: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The Chevrolet El Camino lasted through five generations, with manufacturing wrapping up at the end of the 1987 model, but not before over a million of them found homes for buyers wanting a pickup truck with a car-like feel,… more»
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Surgery Forces Sale: 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo
The Lotus Esprit Turbo remains one of the more obtainable 1980s supercars, which is a severe outlier in a market where everything has gone sky high that could be considered a limited-production sports model. Either due to the reputation… more»
