1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»
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Multicultural Show Car: 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster
An abiding interest in photography brought George Mason, head of Nash Kelvinator, and Donald Healey, head of Healey Motor Company, together on the RMS Queen Elizabeth in 1949, as each was making the crossing to America. George Mason had… more»
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Well Maintained 80s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National looks slick on the black mesh wheels reminiscent of a GNX. The seller lists several major repairs that lend credence to his claims of this being a very well-maintained Grand National. Bidding is strong… more»
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Still On The Ship: 1996 Fiat Barchetta
The Fiat Barchetta (aka Type 183) was an Italian-built roadster built between 1995 and 2006. Its name in Italian means “little boat” and denotes a type of open-top sports car body style. The car went head-to-head with the Japanese… more»
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Personal Touches Added! 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1, better known as the Beetle or Bug due to its shape, is one of the most produced cars ever. More than 21 million copies saw the light of day between the 1940s and near the… more»
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Wraparound Glass! 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
The Toronado was revolutionary by Detroit standards as it was the first U.S production car with front-wheel-drive in 30 years. Between 1966 and 1970, Olds sold it as something of a GT-style performance luxury car but changed directions in… more»
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50K Mile: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
A 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix used to be a common site on the streets in the late 1970’s and in high school parking lots of the 1980’s. As a kid, my neighbor’s son had a gold 1976 Grand Prix… more»
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New Transmission: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s Barracuda was an all-new car in 1970, finally shedding its heritage with the Valiant compact. The machines used an E-Body platform that was reserved for just the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though the two autos would share… more»
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Cheap Early MG: 1963 MGB Roadster
If you’re interested in an early MGB, you better hurry- this one may not last long. Here on craigslist is a 1963 MGB roadster for sale with an asking price of just $6,000. The car is located in Houston,… more»
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Black on Black: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
When it comes to collecting a car that was both produced in large quantities and has a reputation for being incredibly long-lived, you have to start splitting hairs to find the standout example. Obviously, there are the ones that… more»
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Excellent, Except….. 1970 Lotus Europa Series 2
Sometimes it’s the car that’s captivating, sometimes it’s the ad, and sometimes it’s both. The one is both. Here on Facebook Marketplace is a 1970 Lotus Europa Series 2 with stated low miles and receipts showing extensively rebuilt components,… more»
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No Corinthian Leather: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
Anyone older than a teenager in the 1970s probably remembers Chrysler’s sales pitch for the then-new Cordoba. On television, Richard Montalban would praise the Cordoba’s “fine Corinthian leathers” (which wasn’t a real thing, and you could get the cars… more»
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Diesel Lariat: 1986 Ford F-250
Old diesel trucks just seem like incredible workhorses, even by workhorse standards. Built at a time when diesel technology didn’t seem all that far removed from what you might find in an old locomotive, these were hearty machines if… more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
Automotive designers and marketers worked overtime in the 1950s and 1960s, coming up with new and interesting products. One of the most “far-out” may have been the retractable hardtop, a Ford innovation of 1957-59. With the press of a… more»
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38k Mile Garage Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so they say. Given the tremendous success of the Ford Mustang in the mid-1960s, it was natural that competitors would soon emerge. The Mustang’s most prominent challenger was the Chevy Camaro… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Although it may not be 100% original, the fresh paint and drivetrain combination means this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible perfectly combines stunning good looks and performance. Its condition is hard to fault, and the subdued bidding could make it… more»
