In 1932, the Ford Model A was succeeded by the Model B of which the B400 was a special, low production edition. This was a sedan/convertible combination that was targeted at foreign diplomats, ambassadors, and others with deeper pockets…. more»
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One Of 328! Restored 1956 AC Aceca
We’re all pretty familiar with AC Cars, the 120-year-old concern that provided the AC “Ace”, the sports car with the where-with-all for Carroll Shelby’s world-renowned AC Cobra. Whereas the Ace and the Cobra pretty much sucked all of the… more»
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428 Fastback! 1967 Ford LTD
There aren’t too many full-sized two-door fastbacks around these days, but check out this 1967 Ford LTD! The Galaxie-based LTD followed in the footsteps of Ford’s mid-year 1963 Galaxie fastback. The slick aerodynamics helped on the NASCAR tracks, and… more»
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Rare Aeroback: 1978 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 moniker has been reused and recycled many times throughout Oldsmobile’s history, with the first edition remaining top dog in terms of the models most sought after. The ensuing years were a mixed bag in terms of which… more»
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How Many Left? 1981 Fiat Strada
While it may be a surprise to learn Fiat actually sold this car in the U.S., this unusual Strada five-door was, in fact, a car you could walk into any Fiat dealer in 1984 and buy. The reason you… more»
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Low Cab Pickup: 1936 Chevrolet Half-Ton
During the 1936 model year, Chevrolet redesigned the cabs on its trucks. They went from having a square cab design to a more rounded cab body reflective of the automotive styling of the day. After which the more squared… more»
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Original 403: 1978 Buick Riviera
The 1978 model year marked the end of the line for one traditional piece of engineering on the Buick Riviera. Since the badge debuted in the 1963 model year, every Riviera had featured a rear-wheel-drive configuration. From 1979, that… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
It is often said that racing improves the breed, but what works on the racetrack might not be so effective in the dealer’s showroom. Such was the case with the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2. The company designed the… more»
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Never This Nice: 1973 Dodge Apollo Motorhome
One class of vehicle with huge price swings between forgotten projects and nicely preserved and/or restored examples is the vintage motorhome. People are either praying you’ll come haul this thing away (they might even pay you to do it)… more»
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Muscle In Disguise? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The 1973 Grand Am represented Pontiac’s attempt to take on European manufacturers by playing them at their own game. The aim was to produce a car with the performance credentials of the Trans Am with the luxury leanings of… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Ford Mustang Grande Hardtop
The Grande offered an excellent alternative for those who longed to own a 1st Generation Mustang but were not attracted by the prospect of a hard-edges Mach 1. With extra sound deadening material and softer suspension settings, the Grande… more»
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Lotus 16V Engine: 1976 Jensen GT
The Jensen GT was a one-year wonder, built across 1975-76 until the company ceased to operate. As a result, only 511 of the British sports cars were ever built, and just 269 are reported to have ever made it… more»
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Miata-Powered Bugeye! 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
The Austin-Healey Sprite was a small open-cockpit sports car produced in the UK between 1958-71. It was marketed as the low-cost successor to the Austin Seven. The Mark I, the first-generation, was built through 1960 and would include the… more»
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20 Years of Records: 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider
There are certain details about a listing that just make you feel so much better about who you’re buying a car from. Certainly, there is no shortage of old Alfa Romeo Spiders for sale at a given time, so… more»
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351 V8 Conversion: 1995 Ford Ranger Stepside
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 1995 Ford Ranger Stepside pickup with a 351 V8 under the hood and numerous other upgrades to compliment it. The yellow and black color scheme complete with the stripe down the… more»
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Needs A Large Home: 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood
What’s in a name? With old cars, a lot, and it’s often confusing. Frequently I find sellers who get the model name and/or trim level completely wrong – the model year sometimes too. Those types of errors occur most… more»
