Early Z-cars have become valuable enough that restoring a rusty example can quickly turn into an expensive proposition. That makes the foundation especially important, and this 1974 Datsun 260Z has an appealing starting point: the seller describes it as… more»
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Fallen Luxury: 1985 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Old Rolls-Royce and Bentley sedans really do get next to no love in today’s collector car marketplace. It’s a shame, because nothing about the car has fundamentally changed since it left Crewe. It’s still a high-grade luxury sedan with… more»
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Stored 23 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle quickly became the best-selling car in its class after its arrival in 1964. The car got a styling refresh in 1966, so changes in 1967 would involve mostly the grille and taillights. The Malibu was the… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Described by the seller as a one-owner barn find, this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix requires total restoration. The seller admits it looks sad but believes the car is rock-solid. A few components are no longer attached, although those items… more»
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1 of 42: 1965 Solar Automotive Cavalier
At first glance, you would say the seller’s car looks like a customized 2nd generation Chevrolet Corvair. And you would be correct, except that it was built by Solar Automotive in the early 1970s. After buying up the leftover… more»
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Celebrity Owner: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
We’re often told that we shouldn’t meet our heroes, because disappointment is often the result. I broke that rule many years ago when I slipped behind the wheel of a Series 1 Jaguar E-Type. I had fallen head over… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
The story of this 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix has a few twists and turns. It features a 389ci Tri-Power V8 under the hood, but the car doesn’t come with that motor. However, the deal includes a similar powerplant from… more»
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Original 273/4-Speed: 1964 Dodge Dart
Although the Dart was always considered a competent performer, Dodge raised the bar in 1964 by offering customers the option to order their car with the newly released 273ci V8. Suddenly, the Dart was a much better proposition, and… more»
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Cheap Supercar: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Less than a day ago, we discussed the virtues of a C4-era Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 that was a driver. A modern supercar you could buy for less than the cost of a new minivan, albeit with some potential risks… more»
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Theft Recovery Project: 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo
The history report of a vehicle is a curious thing. For vehicles below a certain age, it’s still a meaningful barometer of value, especially when a serious accident is involved. Modern supercars are constructed of such ridiculous materials that… more»
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1964 Headlights? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The Avanti came along too late and in too few quantities to save Studebaker Corp. Conceived as a “halo” car, plans were to sell 20,000 copies a year, putting much-needed capital back into the company’s bank account. But less… more»
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Wiring Harness Fire: 1969 Ford Mustang
The popular Ford Mustang received its second styling refresh in 1969, more distinctive than the one in 1967. And the car would have dual headlights as a one-year feature. The fastback became the most popular body style, now referred… more»
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Pole Barn Fire Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1955 Chevy Bel Air was apparently a nice restomod before it got caught up in a pole barm fire. Over the years, it had been treated to a 350 cubic inch V8, custom interior, and a vinyl roof,… more»
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Original 396/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
1970 was a fine year for most muscle cars, and Chevrolet truly hit a home run in that marketplace with their Chevelle Super Sport to begin the new decade. When the urge hits to take on a muscle project,… more»
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1 of 645: 1949 Crosley CD Convertible
Crosley Motors began in 1939, focusing on small economy cars. After pausing for World War II in 1942, the company fired up auto production again in 1946. But since demand for new cars was so high at that time… more»
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32k Mile C1: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
1954 was very early in the days of the Chevrolet Corvette, and many that date back this far have been with numerous owners, including some that have lost track of how many different garages they’ve called home. Although this… more»
