You’re looking at Oldsmobile’s most prestigious offering in 1954: the Ninety-Eight Starfire convertible of which only about 6,800 were produced. I’d like to know how many are around today. The seller is very scant with details and the history… more»
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2.0 Tilex Transplant! 1968 BMW 1600
Most of the time when I think of the concept of a sleeper car, it’s usually some 60s base-model American vehicle with the original paint that someone has stuffed a more powerful motor in, you know, kind of like… more»
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Preservation Class: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Coupé
On December 16th, Bonhams will run its Bond Street Sale in London, featuring two very low-mileage Lamborghinis, a Miura and a Countach. In ownership since 1995, and with only 14,500 miles on the clock, here is the 1969 Lamborghini… more»
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Two Owner Example: 1983 Porsche 911 SC
When it comes to Porsche 911s, it can sometimes seem like a feast or famine situation. In one regard, these air-cooled classics have become so sought after that they rarely stick around long when one appears for sale; on… more»
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Fully Documented: 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Super Camaro
The names of some individuals are inextricably linked with a particular brand of high-performance classic. Mention the name Carroll Shelby and thoughts turn to desirable Mustangs. Chevrolet had its own hero in the form of Don Yenko. A former… more»
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Family Hauler: 1979 Jeep Cherokee
In my part of the country, car show entries of classic SUVs seem to be growing. I often see Broncos, Blazers/Jimmies, and even the occasional Scout. But if you want to stand out in the classic SUV crowd, a… more»
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Longer, Wider, Heavier: 1971 Ford Mustang
In 1971, the Mustang received new sheet metal but was still operating off the same platform since 1965. The cars got longer, wider, lower – and heavier than before, a trend in those days. And sales volumes continued to… more»
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450 Horsepower! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Some owners will strive to extract the maximum performance from a classic car, creating a beast that commands respect on the highest level. Such is the case with this 1966 Impala SS. The most potent version of the 396… more»
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Daily Driver Unicorn: 1998 Acura Integra Type R
While we all typically seek out the best example of a collector car that money can buy, there’s a certain level of attraction to a specialty vehicle that has been driven like any other commuter. The Acura Type R… more»
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Coupe Utility Project: 1982 Dodge Rampage
To compete in the growing sub-compact pickup truck market (aka coupe utility), Dodge introduced the Charger-based Rampage in 1982. They were built for three years alongside a Plymouth variant (which was only offered in 1983). They didn’t sell as… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile broke new ground with its original Toronado, producing the first American front-wheel-drive model since the demise of Cord in 1937. Working on the theory that you don’t fix something if it isn’t broken, they continued the drivetrain combination… more»
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Stunning Replica: 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder
If you happen to have a spare $20 million sitting in your bank account, you could hit the road behind the wheel of a 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder. However, if your balance looks as sad as mine, this… more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was at the top of Pontiac’s hit parade for most of its run from 1957 to 2005. Along with the later Grand Ville, the Bonneville was the largest Pontiac ever built, reaching 230 inches and 5,000 lbs…. more»
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Déjà vu: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
The GTX was Plymouth’s mid-size luxury car from 1967-71, at the opposite end of the budget scale to the Road Runner. But when the B-bodies were redesigned for 1972, Plymouth thinned the ranks of its performance cars to make… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Although the practice was common in years past, it is rare today for manufacturers to produce specific models for motorsport homologation. Plymouth undertook the process in 1970 with the AAR ‘Cuda, with 2,724 cars rolling off the line in… more»
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Carat Duchatelet Edition: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
When it comes to style, it’s hard to go wrong with a big-body Mercedes-Benz sedan. Unmodified, they are stately and handsome; if you apply some custom touches, they are seemingly transformed into a cross between a gangster’s lowrider and… more»
