Who doesn’t love America’s Sports Car, the Corvette, which has been a Chevrolet staple since 1953? And if you’re a fan of the “C3” ‘Vette (third generation, 1968 to 1982), this opportunity might be for you – if you… more»
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Last on Earth? 1941 Thorco Dual Engine Fords
The patriotic task of hauling B-24 “Liberator” bomber assemblies from Michigan Ford factories to destinations as far as California demanded a special vehicle. A mere 46 of these Thorco dual-engine Fords (and similar trucks built by others) assumed the… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac embodied a “can-do” spirit throughout its heyday in the 1960s and early ’70s, bringing us the Tempest four, rope drive, the Overhead Cam 6, the Super Duty 455, and Endura bumpers, among many other innovations and delights. I’d… more»
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Donated Swede: 1964 Volvo PV544
While the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle gets a lot of credit for having an iconic design, the Volvo PV544 seems like an unsung hero in terms of styling. The combination of American- and European-inspired cues is quite novel, bringing a… more»
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Widebody Conversion: 1980 Porsche 911
This 1980 Porsche 911 has seen better days. Like many other project-grade air-cooled 911s, it has seen it share of modifications in addition to years’ of neglect. It’s hard to tell if it was once an attractive driver;… more»
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44k Mile Barn Find: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E
Is it good or bad to own a car that was never sold in the US? I can’t decide; I’d like to hear your opinion. We can consider the question as we examine this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E four-door sedan,… more»
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Barn Find Y88: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The original buyer of this car new what to order when they walked into the Pontiac dealer. This is a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am with the Y88 special edition package, 4 speed, W72 400 cubic inch engine and WS6… more»
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BF Auction: 2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP
In Automobile Magazine’s September 2006 “Design Issue,” editors came to a consensus on not only the “25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever,” but also six brand new cars that could deservedly earn the title, and the Pontiac Solstice was one of them…. more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Considering that a mere 1,250 1941 Lincoln Continentals were built, I’m always surprised at how many are being offered for sale; as a matter of fact, this isn’t even the first ’41 Coupe I’ve written about this year. Barn… more»
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Microvan Project: 1970 Subaru Sambar Van
At just under 10 feet long, just over 4 feet wide, and weighing just 1,180 pounds, you could say this is a small van. Small vehicles are a-ok in my world, and these vans don’t come up for sale… more»
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Rare Right-Hand Drive: 1967 Isuzu Bellett
The Bellett was a routine subcompact car built by Isuzu in Japan from 1963 to 1973. A few of them were imported to the U.S. West Coast in the mid-1960s, but by an importer rather than Isuzu itself (which… more»
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Not a 993: 1978 Porsche 911 SC
These days, some enthusiasts are upset by the popularity of resto-modding, the practice of taking a classic or vintage vehicle and effectively stripping what makes it “old.” A variety of cosmetic and performance upgrades are installed, making the vehicle… more»
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Solid California 4-Speed Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After a rewarding first four years as an options package for the Oldsmobile F-85 and Cutlass, the 4-4-2 earned a place in the brand’s lineup as its own separate model in 1968, a position it held until 1971 when… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1954 Meteor SR-1
In the frothy fiberglass years of the 1950s, advertisements for inexpensive kit cars populated every car, hobby and DIYer publication on the planet. Count Dick Jones among the entrepreneurs trying his hand at carving out a berth in this… more»
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Last Straight Eight: 1953 Buick Special Convertible
The 1953 Buick Special marks two lasts in the Buick line; it is the last of over two decades of straight-eight Buicks and the last Buick with a six-volt electrical system, while the rest of the lineup marked the… more»
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When Did You Last See One? 1971 Toyota Crown
UPDATE 4/15/25: It appears this car is not a Crown as the seller presented, being a Corona instead. And the listing has been taken down, so it either sold quickly or the seller pulled it to make corrections. ___________________________________________… more»
