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Exotic Barn Find: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte

Giorgetto Giugiaro, a famous Italian designer, has penned countless iconic vehicles over many decades – but that isn’t all. He also designed office furniture, watches, a 7,000-pipe organ for a cathedral, camera bodies for Nikon, and even a sexy… more»

Same Family For 40 Years: 1964 Triumph TR4

This cherry red 1964 Triumph TR4 has been in the same family for over 40 years! It’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Durand, Illinois. It looks like the family took great care of their European… more»

1 of 531: 1978 Dodge Aspen Super Coupe

The Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare combination replaced the Dodge Dart/Plymouth Valiant duo. Launched in 1976, they were gone in 1980 when Chrysler began going the front-wheel-drive route. A rare option on both was the Super Coupe, only offered in 1978,… more»

Swan Song: 1980 MGB Limited Edition Roadster

This is the story of when Limited doesn’t really mean limited, and the tale comes to us courtesy of British Leyland. As sales of the aging MGB began to sputter in the late 1970s, BL’s marketing department concocted a… more»

Barn-Bound 35 Years: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet launched the El Camino in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero which came about two years earlier. Technically a utility pickup or “Ute,” the El Camino was based on Chevy’s 2-door station wagon. It was only around for… more»

Blank Canvas: 1968 Dodge A108 Van

Dodge referred to its extended A108 (108-inch wheelbase) van as being king-sized, and compared to the smaller 90-inch wheelbase it was a nice upgrade for buyers who needed more room – such as delivery companies, plumbers, construction workers, companies… more»

Running Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Even though the Ford Thunderbird started out in the mid-fifties as a sporty two-seater, it quickly grew to accommodate additional passengers and became billed as a personal luxury car.  After ten successful generations followed by a five-year absence from… more»

The Baby: 1949 Lincoln EL Four-Door Sedan

In the mid 1940s, Ford initiated a reorganization to address an increasingly competitive market. It formed Lincoln-Mercury into a separate division, which was akin to setting up a new business. Lincoln-Mercury sought its own dealerships, its own marketing, its… more»

Thinning the Herd: 1965 Pontiac GTO

After a surprisingly popular launch in 1964, the GTO returned in 1965 with stacked headlights like the full-size cars offered by Pontiac. Muscle car mania was now “fully on” and GTO sales more than doubled from 32,000 to 75,000… more»

1 of 219: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

In the late 1960s, Plymouth fielded two mid-size muscle cars. The first, the GTX, was born in 1967 and was a premium-performance automobile. The second, the Road Runner,  came along in 1968 to fit the needs of more budget-conscious… more»

Czech Convertible: 1959 Škoda Felicia

Ever wake up aching for an artifact of old Czechoslovakia? Now’s your chance, and a rare opportunity it is! Here on facebook Marketplace is a 1959 Škoda Felicia, with an asking price of $6350, located in San Marcos, California…. more»

1970 Chevrolet Blazer Project

It’s no secret that K5 Blazers are booming right now. Their popularity is increasing and their prices are skyrocketing. They are large and gritty and everyone wants to get their hands on one. The mileage on the example at… more»

1952 Dodge M37 Truck Survivor

The Dodge M37 was an American military vehicle that was used during WWII. With a 3/4 ton capacity and 4-wheel drive, they are capable haulers. The example at hand appears to be largely original and very rugged. Its mileage… more»

Diesel Tractor Project: 1970 Diamond Reo C114

Diamond Reo Trucks was a heavy-duty truck manufacturer with various models sold between 1967 and 2013 (when the company folded). The C114 was one of their over-the-road tractors and this one from 1970 has at least 123,000 miles and… more»

350 V8 Drop-Top: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS

By the time the Chevy Camaro was introduced in 1967, Ford had already sold nearly 1.3 million copies of the hot new Mustang “pony car”. The Chevrolet would also attract a flock of buyers, although the Mustang continued to… more»

Rare 1937 Cord 812 Convertible Project

OK, sleuths, this is not a 1937 Ford Mustang! The listing title is obviously a bit confusing, but what we do have here is a genuine 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton project. It is considered to be 80% finished (I’m… more»

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