While DeSoto’s cars were all-new in 1941, the threat of global war was already signaling material shortages that would become a reality in 1942. One of the many models that DeSoto built before WW2 that consumed the assembly lines… more»
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Owned Since ’69: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Convertible
Seeing cars that have been with the same owner since new is a rare occurrence when the car’s birth date is from the 1960s, but it does still happen. This 1968 Jaguar E-Type is apparently being offered for the… more»
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S4 Project Car: 1987 Porsche 928
When a model undergoes a significant refresh, there’s typically major press coverage at the time and a marketing blitz by the manufacturer. Years later, however, those updates can get washed over and forgotten about. The Porsche 928 was the… more»
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Ran When Parked: One Owner 1969 Buick Riviera
The Riviera entered the personal luxury car scene in 1963 as a Buick. Using GM’s E-body platform, the Oldsmobile Toronado (1966) and the Cadillac Eldorado (1967) would later join it. Unlike the other two cars, the Riviera employed rear-wheel… more»
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Same Family 40 Years: 1963 Lancia Flavia
There is a bevy of cars for sale at any given time that look absolutely deserving of our love. Long-term ownership, gentle patina, West Coast residency – this 1963 Lancia Fulvia has a lot going for it. It has… more»
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Fins Begone! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series
To capitalize on the image of the 300 Letter Series, Chrysler introduced the 300 Sport Series in 1962. Less powerful and using a bench seat instead of buckets, the Sport Series opened the 300 brand up to a wider… more»
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Future Hippie Van? 1972 Ford Econoline
The E-Series was Ford’s van version of the popular F-Series pickup trucks. And it was in production across four generations from 1961 to 2014. Initially a Falcon-based COE (cab over engine), the second generation (1968 to 1974) pushed the… more»
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1-of-1: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Rarity is a question that invariably sparks debate in the classic world. There is no doubt that some cars command a premium due to an unusual combination of factory options, while the values of others may be unaffected. That… more»
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1 of 88 Drop-Tops: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, Dodge applied the R/T (Road/Track) moniker to several muscle cars, including the family-oriented Coronet. As was the case with the Charger R/T, the Coronet R/T was equipped with a 440 cubic inch V8 as… more»
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Parts ‘N Pieces Project: Maserati Ghibli
Buying a car that comes with its bits mostly spread out on the ground is frightening enough, but when it’s an Italian exotic, you’re on a whole ‘nother level. For the brave, find this Maserati Ghibli here on eBay… more»
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50th Anniversary Edition: 1980 Fiat 124 Spider
There’s always a handful of classic cars that fly below the radar, and the Fiat 124 Spider is a perfect example of this phenomenon. In a world where Italian roadsters tend to be among the more expensive models to… more»
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Corvette 327 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Project
The Impala Super Sport became a series of its own at Chevrolet in 1964. And sold a record number of units the next year at 243,000 copies. But the arrival of the Caprice in 1965 stole some of the… more»
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Transition Year Project: 1954 MG TF
Old British roadsters send perhaps one of the most significant jolts to your system when you spy one in derelict or barn find condition. It’s not unlike an old muscle car in that you can instantly envision what life… more»
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RV Prospect? 1958 GMC School Bus
Who hasn’t dreamed of chucking it all in favor of a footloose lifestyle – favorite person at your side, best four-legged buddy on board, only what you need in the cupboards and closets. This 1958 GMC school bus offers… more»
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Solid Running Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
From 1959 to the mid-1970s, the Ford Galaxie and Chevrolet Impala competed head-to-head in the full-size arena. And Chevy was the usual (if not every time) victor, though that doesn’t mean that being #2 doesn’t indicate that Ford didn’t… more»
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Same Family Since ’75: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
At first glance, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro looks like it’s ready to get behind the wheel and take out for a spin, and hopefully, it’s not too far away from becoming a competent driver. The seller mentions that this… more»
