When the second-generation Firebird appeared at Pontiac dealerships in 1970, customers were greeted with a broader range of submodels to choose from than before, including the more luxurious Esprit. Although the exterior details became more modern-looking as this era… more»
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Small Block Transplant: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
As the mid-size muscle car market unfolded in the 1960s, the Chevy Chevelle SS 396 became an icon. From 1966 to 1968, the car was a designated series of its own, body code 13837 for the Sport Coupe version…. more»
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Well-Optioned Estate: 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
This eBay listing for a classic B-body 1979 Chevrolet Impala wagon ends soon, and we felt it was worthy of a look. One of the more intriguing aspects of older cars and trucks is decoding their options, not only… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
Some classics wear the tag of survivor without earning that honor. The seller sometimes uses that word despite the vehicle either being restored or modified. I take a fairly tough line on the subject, believing that only original and… more»
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Chrome Bumper Swan Song: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation (aka C3) of the Chevrolet Corvette was born in 1968, patterned after a Mako Shark. It proved popular enough to stick around through 1982 before the next redesign. The 1973 versions are noted for being the… more»
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Senior-Owned Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle would be a sales success for many years to come. The redesign from 1968 to 1972 was especially popular, which included the seller’s Malibu 4-door sedan. It was owned by two… more»
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Ready For The Road: 1985 Ford Bronco II XLT
If you go to your friendly Ford dealer today, you’ll find that they’re willing to sell you a big Bronco or a little Bronco…just like they would back in 1985. Being that we’re a bunch of classic car fans… more»
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Q-Code 351 V8 Project: 1972 Ford Torino
Ford redesigned the mid-size Torino in 1972, and the Fairlane nameplate had already become just a memory (in 1971). This design would hold through 1976, after which the cars were rebranded as LTD IIs. The seller has owned this… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible
No doubt about it, I’ll admit that I like full-size, V8-powered, rear-wheel drive convertibles. Yes, I’ve owned a couple, but I think it’s the fact that such an architecture has become unobtanium in a new form, and that’s been… more»
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‘Cuda 340 Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda looks to have gone through an extensive restoration. And a conversion in the process. No longer is it the Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8 as the VIN indicates. It’s been detailed as… more»
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Practical Collector Car? 1984 Chevrolet El Camino
It’s a good day when a car for sale sends me to the books to get the scoop on option availability, because then I get to learn something new and (if I’m lucky) a little obscure. In the case… more»
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Sami Survivor: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
While our general impression of automotive dealerships is not all that positive in society, I do love finding interesting vehicles for sale at mainstream vendors. This 1988 Suzuki Samurai, for some reason, has appeared on the lot of an… more»
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Worth Importing? 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
The Corvette ZR-1 is a vehicle you can find with relative ease in the United States. However, there’s a case to be made for importing this example from Vancouver, BC if you happen to live in the upper reaches… more»
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Widebody Rarity: 2001 Renault Clio V6 Sport
One of the more entertaining aspects of our hobby is when a car comes along that represents a point when manufacturers were far less cautious. These days, most cars are safely sanitized for consumer use, even the most hairy… more»
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Z28-Injected Restomod: 1971 Pontiac Firebird
Some of you will look at this 1971 Pontiac Firebird and question why I referenced the Camaro Z28 in the title. That’s pretty simple, because beneath the skin, this Pontiac is pure 2000 Camaro Z28. The seller extended the… more»
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Still Coachbuilt: 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Sedan
Rolls-Royce’s 20/25 was created to correct a strategic error that arose after the lightweight “Twenty” arrived in 1922. The Twenty was a technological groundbreaker that advanced the owner’s role as driver. The dependence on chauffeurs was fracturing. Yet, prospective… more»
