Tidy presentation, a V8 under the hood, and affordability. It is sometimes difficult to bring those three traits together in a classic purchase, but this 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 does a respectable job of trying. It is guaranteed to… more»
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Original Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When it comes to the question of desirability, American classics don’t come much better than this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It is a genuine “Fuelie” featuring some factory options that help it to tick many of the boxes that… more»
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Bug + Trailer: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
One shortcoming that is often cited when people discuss the iconic Volkswagen Beetle is a general lack of luggage space. However, this ’67 Bug addressed that issue, courtesy of its custom trailer. It adds versatility when it is needed,… more»
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Rebuilt 454 V8! 1975 Chevrolet Cheyenne C20
The C/K Series of pickup trucks was built by General Motors from 1960 to 2002 and was marketed by both Chevrolet and GMC. The third generation of the “Rounded Line” had the longest tenure between 1973 and 1991. The… more»
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Nova Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
By 1962, Chevrolet had two players in the burgeoning compact car market. First was the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled) in 1960, followed by the more routine Chevy II a couple of years later. The Chevy II (aka Nova) was… more»
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Regal In Red: Beautiful 1977 Ford Ranchero GT
Two weeks ago, I wrote a post on a 1972 Ford Ranchero, and I guess the Ranchero is a topic that I’m not ready to let go of. That being the case, and for your review, today’s topic is… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor? 1973 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a popular compact in the 1960s. But sporty it was not. To attract younger buyers, they introduced the Duster model in 1970, a fastback that featured its own body from the cowl back. The seller… more»
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Runs Great, Ready to Work: 1945 Oliver Cletrac AD
T.J., big thanks for this catnip of a tip, so we can feature the 1945 Oliver Cletrac AD crawler for sale here on facebook Marketplace. The Cleveland Tractor Company merged with Oliver in 1944, folding its variety of tracked… more»
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Drives Like New: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop
I’ll let you in on a little secret; I turned sixty this year. My one wish? That I was as well-preserved as this 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop. Mother Nature has done her worst to me, but this Buick… more»
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Cheap 5-Speed Project: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
With Fox-Body Mustangs being strong performers in the classic market, finding an affordable project candidate is often challenging. However, this ’86 GT Convertible rides to the rescue as a driver-grade vehicle that would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. It… more»
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463-Equipped: 1972 Buick GS 350
Although Buick based its Gran Sport range across several platforms, the badge first saw the light of day as an options package on the 1965 Skylark. This 1972 example is a GS 350, but it has received an engine… more»
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350 Tri-Power: 1955 Chevrolet 210
The 1955 model year saw the introduction of what became known as Chevrolet’s tri-five model range. It proved a sales hit during its three-year production run, remaining an integral part of the classic scene to the present day. This… more»
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30k-Mile Museum Piece: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you wanted a new, low-frills, full-size car in 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air was hard to beat. It was a step up from the fleet-quality Biscayne, but not as well equipped as the top-of-the-line Impala. The seller’s car… more»
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Beautifully Restored: 1959 Ford Skyliner Retractable
I’ve joked in the past about how some sellers are extremely skimpy in word count when it comes to advertising their classic car or truck. Even basic information (and photos such as the engine bay) are omitted for some… more»
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421 Power: Two-Owner 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In the 1960s, General Motors wanted people who stepped up to its top-of-the-line luxury cars to feel as if they were getting their money’s worth, which is why they added three inches of wheelbase and seven inches of length… more»
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Draggin’ Wagon? 1964 Mercury Villager K-Code
Well, here’s an unusual find, a 1964 Mercury Comet Villager station wagon that was associated with the defunct “Midway Dragway” in Grand Junction, Colorado. It’s an innocuous-looking station wagon in “Villager” trim, evidenced by its faux wood paneling. So,… more»
