Sometimes, a car is so maligned by collectors and the motoring press that its value seems permanently stunted. The Jaguar XJ6 is a terrific example of this, as it doesn’t matter the era or the features list, there’s a… more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By the mid-1970s, interest in large, bulky, full-size cars had waned thanks to rising fuel prices created by the infamous OPEC oil embargo in 1973. Compact cars quickly became all the rage because of their advantage at the gas… more»
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Factory M-Code! 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback 351-4V/4-Speed
The seller of this 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback calls it a survivor and boasts that nothing has been touched on the car, and most of the time when I read statements such as these it’s like music to my… more»
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Show-Quality Paint: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Project
Choosing to part with a classic project with the finish line in sight is tough, but it is the decision made by the owner of this 1969 Corvette. The hard lifting is done, with the drivetrain rebuilt and its… more»
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One Family Owned: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Although the muscle car wasn’t dead by the turn of the 1970s, diminishing sales numbers and impending legislative changes meant the end was in sight for the breed. However, there were still legends rolling off production lines, including the… more»
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Solid Project: 1973 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
The Jaguar E-Type is renowned for two things. Firstly, it is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. Secondly, they can quickly turn into a financial black hole the moment the subject turns to restoration…. more»
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New Floors: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you think this 1967 Mustang Fastback’s baked exterior indicates it has spent its life in dry climes, you are right on the money. It has split its time between California and its current location, but that hasn’t made… more»
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Rare Droptop: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Convertible
Have you ever noticed there is a certain class, or segment, of cars that absolutely fit the criteria of being rare but don’t have the cache to demand top-dollar pricing? That’s the issue I always see with these aftermarket-converted… more»
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Older Restomod: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s entry-level, full-size station wagon from 1952 to 1974. It was a no-nonsense people mover that often came with few frills. If you needed a wagon to go camping or fishing or deliver groceries, the… more»
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Well-Optioned Luxury Coupe: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396
The high-ups at Chevrolet must have realized right off the bat that the Caprice name was destined for success, as in just its second year the moniker went from being merely an option on the ’65 Impala sedan to… more»
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Back to Basics: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959 through the mid-1970s, if you wanted a full-size, budget-minded car, the Biscayne led the way at Chevrolet. Rubber floor mats? Six-cylinder engine? 3-on-the-tree manual transmission? Yes, those all came standard on the bargain Biscayne. Including this 2-door… more»
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Upgraded 340: 1968 Dodge Dart GT
It can sometimes be challenging to determine whether a particular classic is desirable, but when a car attracts sixty-two bids in under four days, you know the seller has a winner on their hands. Such is the case with… more»
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Wrecked 30 Years Ago: 1979 Renault 17 Gordini
The calendar year 1979 might be an eventful one in Renault’s history books. That’s the last year they built the 17 Gordini, a sports coupe, and the year they began buying up interest in American Motors. We mention this… more»
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V4 Ford Power: 1972 Saab Sonett III
The Saab Sonett has roots dating back to the mid-fifties, with manufacturing beginning in 1955 and running through 1957 for the first go-round, but it took a several-year hiatus before returning to the market again in 1968 with production… more»
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British-Ford Roadster: 1953 Allard Palm Beach
Sydney Allard was born in London in 1910, part of a family that owned a successful Ford dealership. Sydney made a name for himself in the mid-1930s, making one-off specials from cast-off bodies and Ford engines. His first was… more»
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Owned For 50 Years! 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette that has belonged to the same person for fifty years. It is a stalled project that needs finishing, but it is solid and comes with most of the parts to… more»
