Oldsmobile introduced the 88 in 1949, and for nearly half of its lifespan, it was the most profitable line of vehicles the company produced. The full-size car had a successful 50-year run, finally ceasing production in 1999, and during… more»
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Fresh Paint and Motor: 1973 Chevrolet C-10
First of all, it’s hard to go wrong with a short-bed Chevrolet C10 pickup. The description pretty much writes itself, with most buyers and seller looking at the dimensions of the bed before anything else. So when you take… more»
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Restored in 2003: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
The Bonneville, named after the salt flats in Utah, was part of the Pontiac line-up from 1957-2005. For most of that time they were full-size cars and some the biggest automobiles built by General Motors. This 1966 convertible is… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1974 Saab EMS
OK, let’s momentarily ditch the sugary diet of GTOs, Mustangs, Chargers, et al. and take a look at what I would consider to be a quirky car, but one that had some spirited moves, a 1974 Saab EMS. OK,… more»
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Bobby Darin Owned? 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Between 1956 and 1964, Studebaker built several cars with the word “Hawk” in the name. The last was the Gran Turismo Hawk or GT Hawk. It was more formal looking than its predecessors, with styling cues that resembled both… more»
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Custom Patina Paint! 1955 Chevrolet 210
Car shoppers kept Chevrolet dealers busy in 1955-57 as nearly five million cars were sold those three years. These would become known as the “Tri-Five Chevies” and are still popular with collectors today. This 1955 edition is a 210… more»
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69k Original Miles! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is largely a survivor, and at nearly 50 years old, this is one of those fortunate examples where original equals very well preserved condition. I’m sure some of our readers cringe when a seller… more»
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Incredible Condition: 1958 BMW 507 Roadster
“Today, the 507 presents in wonderful usable condition…” Holy smokes– if this is what Sotheby’s considers a “driver,” then maybe I’m just not living right. This absolutely stunning 1958 BMW 507 Roadster is a standout even among the many… more»
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1 of 200! 1966 L79 Chevrolet Chevy II
The Chevy II was not a rare car in 1966, More than 172,000 of them were built that year, its fifth in production. What was rare is that just 200 of the Basic Series 100 2-door sedans were built… more»
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One Year Only: 1958 Buick Limited Coupe
Sometimes a manufacturer will decide to push the boat out to produce a “halo” model, and so it was with Buick in 1958. The company chose to release their new Limited in three body styles, and the high purchase… more»
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Built 360: 1973 Plymouth Duster
While originality is always a desirable attribute for a classic car, sometimes we need to find a vehicle that isn’t standard but offers an enjoyable driving experience designed to plaster a smile on our faces. That is the opportunity… more»
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58K Original Miles: 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief S
This 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief “S” is a nicely presented driver-slash-survivor, hovering somewhere between those two categories. The truck has been painted once since new and has been with the current caretaker since 1987 who purchased it off the… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
From a “bang for your bucks” perspective, it’s easy to see why 7,717 buyers in 1968 chose to equip their new Corvette with the L36 version of the 427ci big-block V8. It represented a minimal outlay and endowed the… more»
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27K Original Miles? 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Well, it’s brown but it’s 1973 too and both go hand in hand. But it’s also a second-gen (’73-’77) Chevrolet Monte Carlo and they don’t get a lot of coverage, at least not to the extent that the first-gen… more»
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Original 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Sometimes a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and it can be challenging to determine its greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS. It is a rock-solid survivor that presents exceptionally… more»
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Monzilla! 1979 Chevrolet Monza 4X4
And now it’s time for something from the “just because you can, doesn’t mean that you should” department. I guess it’s a metamorphosis of sorts for a generally unliked, and unwanted malaise-era Chevy Monza with a bodacious attempt to… more»
