The SL-Class of Mercedes-Benz grand touring sports car has been in production since 1954. The SL designation in English translates as “Sport Light”. The third generation arrived in 1971 and stuck around through 1989. The seller has amassed seven… more»
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Running Project: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Quiz: What auto manufacturer produced more than 21 million copies of essentially the same car for nearly 60 years in the 20th Century? Answer: Why, of course, Volkswagen was the builder, and the Type 1 or Beetle was the… more»
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1 Of 386: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
Plymouth buyers had one final chance to associate the GTX moniker with a B-Body in 1974, although only 386 customers took advantage of that opportunity, making it quite a rare one. By this time, the car was no longer… more»
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Parked 20+ Years: 1967 Plymouth Fury II 383 V8
A 1967 Plymouth Fury brochure mentions the “curves” that buyers expected to see in hardtops and convertibles being available in the sedan as well. I wouldn’t exactly call this 1967 Plymouth Fury II two-door sedan curvy, but I think… more»
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Next Level Patina: 1947 Indian Chief
In 1922, Indian introduced the Chief as the largest and most powerful motorcycle in the lineup. Yet it wasn’t until Indian designer Charles Franklin added full fenders to the motorcycle’s lanky frame that it became a cultural icon. The… more»
BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! There is no feeling like slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible on a sunny day to experience all Mother Nature has to offer. Those feelings are accentuated when… more»
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Close Enough? 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica
Kit cars, even after all these years, still seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of automobiles. They just don’t get no respect. Is that a fair attitude to take? The majority of them were built to replicate famous vehicles… more»
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Forgotten Muscle Car: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was added to the Mustang roster in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sales. Since its peak in 1966, demand for the Mustang declined every year due to competition entering the market. The Mach 1… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Plymouth introduced the GTX in 1967 as a premium mid-size muscle car. It was joined by the budget-conscious Road Runner in 1968. The GTX was a series of its own for five years, disappearing after 1971 except as a… more»
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Removable Hardtop: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette debuted in 1953 and later gained the title “America’s Sports Car”. Early Corvettes were largely hand-assembled (just 300 copies in 1953), but some automation enabled Chevy to crank 3,640 units of the sports car the following… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By the time the 1969 model came around, the Ford Mustang was experiencing some declining sales, as more competition in the pony car market was giving potential buyers a broader range of autos to choose from. The powers that… more»
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Work In Progress: 1959 Chrysler Windsor Convertible
In the pantheon of ChryCo head stylist Virgil Exner’s over-the-top designs, today’s find of a 1959 Chrysler Windsor, courtesy of T.J., is pretty tame by comparison. Sure, it has memorable tailfins, which many automotive designs possessed in ’59, but… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Ford Mustang
Few classics are better project candidates than First Generation Mustangs. The ready availability of high-quality parts and the sheer scope of options provided by Ford allow an enthusiast to tailor the build to their taste. This 1968 Mustang Hardtop… more»
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Top Shelf: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
As if simply being a Cadillac wasn’t enough, the 1957 version of the Eldorado Biarritz was an extravagant exercise in styling. Harley Earl bestowed the ’57 Eldorado models (the Seville was the hard top version) with sharp fins that… more»
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New Steel Included: 1968 Dodge Charger
There is no single sworn enemy of classic car enthusiasts, although rust sits close to the top of the list. It can exact a high toll, leaving an owner with a hefty repair bill if returning their classic to… more»
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Major Restoration: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
Some restoration projects are straightforward, while others require deep commitment and a large dose of “brave pills” to tackle. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS fits into the second category, but its inherent desirability and range of factory options means… more»
