Older automobiles that show mismatched colors across different panels are often the result of damaged sheet metal being replaced with pieces from another vehicle, sometimes sourced from a salvage yard, or a customized exterior envisioned by someone who appreciates… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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1 of 30 Made? 1990 Dodge Shadow Competition Package
There are cars that appear seemingly out of no where and knock your socks right off – and this is one of them. The Dodge Shadow, that humble, entry-level rental car built for the masses, apparently had the option… more»
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1999 Plymouth Prowler With 6k Original Miles!
When manufacturers create “halo” models, the aim isn’t to sell hundreds of thousands of vehicles. They are designed to catch the public’s eye, luring potential buyers into showrooms to purchase more mundane models that generate better profits. Plymouth rode… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1974 AMC Javelin
This 1974 AMC Javelin is an extremely tidy classic with 54,000 miles on the clock. The seller admits it isn’t pristine, but would suit someone seeking a driver-grade vehicle that can be enjoyed immediately. From its classy paint-and-trim combination… more»
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Original LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reading the listing for this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible suggests that the word “compromise” may not form part of the seller’s vocabulary. They purchased the car twenty-seven years ago, following a fourteen-year search to locate a Red-on-Red C3. They… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Survivor-grade classics sometimes leave potential buyers with choices to make. Is preservation the most appropriate approach, or would a sympathetic restoration be a better option? That is the decision facing the new owner of this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
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Original Paint: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
We’re no strangers to Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, with some better than others. This 1978 example will appeal to purists as a numbers-matching survivor wearing its original paint. Its presentation is quite impressive, but there… more»
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Drive/Restore? 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme began in 1966 as a personal luxury version of the mid-size Cutlass. Its popularity would increase over the years and would consistently be one of the U.S. car industry’s best-selling automobiles. This 1970 edition is rough… more»
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Smaller Is Better? 1978 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was a Pontiac staple from 1957 to 2005. They got bigger and bigger as the years went by – until 1977 when General Motors downsized all of its large automobiles. This was in response to the movement… more»
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Final Year Retro Rod: 2002 Chrysler Prowler
Understandably, the Plymouth Prowler was a mild disappointment after it was introduced. Most every enthusiast that followed the Chip Foose years when a show car concept was greenlighted for production was understandably underwhelmed that car which looked like a… more»
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Rare GLX Trim: 1983 Ford Mustang
Here’s an interesting specimen: this 1983 Ford Mustang doesn’t look all that desirable on paper, but for someone who is looking for a slightly obscure Fox body, it might be just the ticket. There’s a lot to like here… more»
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Time Capsule Piece: 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Ninety-Eight (also 98) was Oldsmobile’s flagship car for 45 years beginning in 1952. The car was on par with the Buick Electra and Pontiac Bonneville, just a tick or two below the Cadillac DeVille. This 1972 edition has… more»
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Grown Up Franklin Mint: 1957 Plymouth Fury
Between 1956 and 1958, the Plymouth Fury was a sub-series of the Belvedere and was produced in smaller numbers than would be the case when it became a full series in 1959. Only one color was offered in 1956-57,… more»
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Obscure 90s Classic: 1991 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
Much like old TVR 280i’s, I have a deep obsession with the Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo. It’s a purely cosmetic attraction, as I still consider this Olds to be one of the most visually intriguing cars GM has ever made…. more»
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Big Continental Kit: 1959 Ford Galaxie 500
No one took advantage of the Space Race in the 1950s/1960s like Ford Motor Co. They introduced the Galaxie in 1959 as a subset of the Fairlane, and then it became a series of its own the following year…. more»
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Almost Restored Wagon: 1976 Volvo 245
When deciding how far to take a project car, you have to be careful to not exceed the limits of what others will appreciate when you’re done. This is not to say you only improve or upgrade a car… more»
