I have often wondered what “Caballero” meant. Until now, I guess I was too lazy to look it up. Meriam-Webster defines it as “Knight, Cavalier; Chiefly Southwestern U.S, Horseman“. I can associate a ’58 Buick with a lot of… more»
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1-of-1,208: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
The automotive landscape is fast evolving, and probably no car demonstrates this better than the 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T. In 1971, an owner needed to specify a V8 powerplant in any domestic model to achieve a sub-15-second ¼-mile ET,… more»
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Sunk to Frame: 1967 International Scout 800
To some this might look like a lost cause or a worthless hunk of metal. To others, it is a rare find. This 1967 International Harvester Scout is located in Bowden, West Virginia. It is currently bid to $355… more»
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Utility Coupe Project: 1958 Ford Ranchero
Ford expanded its lineup in 1957 to include a “gentlemen’s” pickup or utility coupe (Ute). It was a 2-door Custom station wagon that was built as a truck. The company had the market to itself until 1959 when Chevrolet… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1960 Jaguar Mk IX
Let’s see: what, oh what, to drive to that state dinner at the palace? The Bentley is nice but so ponderous, particularly when you know that Sir George will show up piloting his own sports car – perhaps with… more»
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24k-Mile Luxurious E-Body! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
With a total redesign for 1970 models, the future seemed bright for the Plymouth Barracuda, and judging by some of the options a buyer could equip their new car with it’s hard to imagine just how soon afterwards doom… more»
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Extra Lively: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent to the Chevy Impala Super Sport. And, in typical fashion, Ford sold fewer of them than Chevrolet (that’s until the Mustang came along and sent everyone scrambling). This ’64 500XL… more»
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No Mortgage Required! 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible
One of the challenges many enthusiasts face searching for a classic to park in their garage is finding one that fits their budget. It often involves compromise unless that person throws caution to the wind and applies for a… more»
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Solid Project: 1971 Dodge Charger SE With a 383
Classic Mopar machinery from the 1960s and early 1970s remains a firm favorite among enthusiasts because the cars generally display a stylish appearance and class-leading performance. Solid project candidates from the era are highly-sought, which is graphically demonstrated by… more»
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No Reserve 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
UPDATE 07/20/2023: There seems to have been a recent epidemic of people bidding on classic Corvettes only to not front with the cash when the auction ends. This 1973 model is the second example of the breed we’ve… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1964 Studebaker Daytona
Most of Studebaker’s production in 1964 was conducted in Hamilton, Ontario. That’s because the company shuttered its South Bend, Indiana plant due to rising costs and shrinking product demand. The Daytona convertible was one of the rarest cars built… more»
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Rare Gold Anniversary: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
To help celebrate 50 years in the car-building business, Chevrolet arranged for dealers to order a limited number of Impalas painted in a special color. That was paint code 927 or Anniversary Gold, and estimates are that only 300… more»
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Vintage Snowmobile: 1965 Arctic Cat 100D
Arctic Cat is a brand of snowmobile (and other off-terrain products) that has been around since 1960. The company was started by one of the founders of Polaris, which would become one of its main competitors. The 100 was… more»
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Garaged for 33 Years: 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook
Now, this one brings back memories of summers gone by. Two of my uncles had “River Places” in Virginia. They were nothing fancy but we had a blast there growing up with our cousins and their fellow “river rats.”… more»
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Pass the Grey Poupon: 1963 Jaguar Mark X Sedan
Upper-end British automobiles have always been associated with wealth. Rolls-Royce, Range Rover, and Jaguar have always had a certain old-world money mystique to them. A mustard company picked up on this with their famous Grey Poupon commercial in 1981. … more»
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No Reserve Explorer: 1976 Ford Bronco
So, this first-gen 1976 Ford Bronco is known as an “Explorer”, news to me. I thought the model name Explorer surfaced in ’91 on Ford’s new SUV. Nope, it was a trim level on the first-gen Bronco as far… more»
