When I first saw this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, my instincts told me to class it as a survivor. While some would agree with that assessment, others would argue that the color change performed by a previous owner would… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Near Driver! 1975 Triumph TR6
One of the constant requests I hear as a long-time member of many British car clubs is that someone wants to buy a “driver-level” car that they can refurbish or restore as time goes on. Buying a car like… more»
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High Mileage Survivor: 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2
The 964-chassis Porsche 911 for years was one of the more attainable modern air-cooled models you could buy. While it wasn’t the modern classic like the 993-era model is, it was still a touch more modern than the 1980s… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
While it may not be a genuine muscle car, this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme could hold its head high in elite company. Every aspect of this classic presents superbly, and the healthy V8 under the hood provides excellent performance… more»
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Final Year Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee 440 6-Pack
By 1971, the writing was on the wall for the mighty American muscle car. The specter of tightening emission regulations and crippling insurance costs saw buyers begin to turn their backs on these classics, and sales results reflected this… more»
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Recently Revived: 1981 BMW 633CSi
The 1981 BMW 633CSi is not a muscle car but an excellent grand tourer that effortlessly devours enormous distances. The company staked its reputation on excellent build quality and longevity, helping to explain why our feature car continues to… more»
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1 of 1 LS6 454 V8: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Only about 4,500 Chevelles and El Caminos were built in 1970 with the LS6 454 V8 that produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. Maybe 10-12% of those were El Camino’s and the seller says this pickup has been… more»
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Sign of the Cat!1971 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 to join Ford’s Mustang in what was becoming the “pony car” wars. But when the second generation was introduced in 1971, Mercury changed directions, preferring to instead target buyers of GM cars like… more»
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Split Window Icon: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
In Corvette circles, the 1963 Stingray coupe is perhaps the “Holy Grail”. It featured a fixed roof with a large back window that was split down the center with a body-colored bar. That would be a one-year styling cue,… more»
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Me ‘N Mini Me: 1965 King Midget with 1958 Cushman Scooter
In 1945, two pilots – Claud Dry and Dale Orcutt – started a spare parts business in Athens, Ohio, selling government surplus bearings, engines, wheels, and so forth. It was a mail-order outfit but the pair rapidly began building… more»
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1 of 38 F36: 1981 Ford F-350
We all know that some sellers really like to get into the weeds of what sets their vehicles apart. I can go either way on this, as rarity certainly plays a big role in how desirable a given vehicle… more»
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SS Equipped: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Having owned a bunch of late ’60s Chevrolet Impala, I’m always looking at what’s available and what kind of prices they’re either fetching or trying to fetch. It’s said that a rising tide (read: inflation) raises all boats and… more»
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King Kong! 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
Ah yes, the rarified air of a Barrett-Jackson auction. I’ll admit it, I haven’t watched one in years or attended one in an even longer period of time. Regardless, this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda caught my attention for what it… more»
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Blue Workhorse: 1963 Ford F100 “Wrongbed”
In 1961, Ford redesigned its trucks to go with “unibody” or unit-body construction. That turned out to be an engineering mishap as the bodies couldn’t twist or give enough under heavy loads, sometimes causing doors to not function properly…. more»
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Foose Paint Job: 1933 Pontiac 5 Window Coupe
The “Pontiac” was actually a model introduced by Oakland, which was part of GM, in 1926. Pontiac proved so popular that Oakland was absorbed into the Pontiac division by 1932. Meanwhile, a young man named Harley Earl was working… more»
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Rare ZL1 427 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Working through the COPO process at Chevrolet (Central Office Production Order), a racing-oriented Chevy dealer ordered 50 specially equipped Camaro’s. Core to these automobiles was a ZL1 light-weight 427 cubic inch V8 that was suitable for drag racing. This… more»
