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Seller’s Loss, Your Gain: 1972 Plymouth Satellite

Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1971, using fuselage-type styling. And the hardtops and sedans got different sheet metal, making them distinctive in the showrooms and on the road. The cars were little changed in 1972 and the seller… more»

Project or Parts? 1973 Ford Bronco

With First Generation Broncos continuing to command respect and amazing prices in the classic market, we’ve recently seen a few tired and weatherbeaten examples dragged back from the brink. The seller suggests this 1973 model could make a great… more»

Patina Project: 1963 Buick Riviera

General Motors entered the personal car segment of the market in 1963 with the new Buick Riviera (although you could argue that the Cadillac Eldorado of the late 1950s was one). It was immediately popular, and Buick limited first-year… more»

Old School Panel Truck: 1959 International Harvester A120

In the panoply of International Harvester offerings, one of the rarest is the panel truck. Here on eBay is a second-generation 1959 International Harvester panel truck for sale, with an initial bid wanted of $8,000. No one has bid… more»

Wedge in the Barn: 1988 Subaru XT Turbo

As some longer-term readers may recall, I owned a 1988 Subaru XT6 for a brief period. It was brief because the car was hilariously bad; it was a loser of a project in every way. That said, I still… more»

One Owner Sleeper: 1987 Buick Regal T-Type

This 1987 Buick Regal T-Type has been with the original owner since new, and has been sitting in his barn awaiting restoration after partial disassembly. He tells the story many of us know well, which is that of being… more»

Bunker Find Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T SE

The Dodge Charger was one of the success stories of the late 1960s. After a lukewarm introduction in 1966-67, production for those two years jumped from a combined 53,132 to 178,270. This can be credited to a great redesign… more»

Open To Offers: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

It is sometimes said that hope springs eternal. A person can wish for something, but whether or not they receive it can depend on fate. That brings us to this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. The ’63 Split Window Coupe is… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Although Ford didn’t have Chevrolet’s Corvette in its sights when it released the Thunderbird, some buyers saw it as a viable alternative. It was difficult to separate the pair on price, but the deciding factor was personal preferences. If… more»

212K Mile Single Owner! 1968 Dodge Charger

I’m a sucker for a car with a great story. This 1968 Dodge Charger is a one-owner example that racked up an incredible 212K miles traveling all over the United States and Europe as it belonged to a service… more»

Amazing History: 1968 Ford Bronco

Locating a classic with more than five decades under its belt and a known ownership history can be attractive. When the vehicle in question is as desirable as a First Generation Ford Bronco, that is even better. The icing… more»

Carpentry Skills Needed: 1929 Buick Coupe

When you go to a car show and look at a beautiful prewar car, a lot of the craftsmanship that went into building that vehicle is hidden.  Wood was the medium of choice under the bodywork in a world… more»

Field of Dreams? 18 Ford Mustangs

It’s one thing to be a car collector, it’s another to corner the market on a particular automobile. The seller here certainly was trying hard, having collected 18 Ford Mustangs over the years. They’re all from 1965 to 1968…. more»

396 V8 Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet was on fire in 1965. They sold more than one million Impalas for the first time, a number that would never be reached again. The popular Impala Super Sport was in its second year as a series of… more»

Original Paint: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250

On its own, a W114 Mercedes-Benz sedan isn’t that remarkable. But like any car, when you find one that remains highly original and undisturbed, it becomes immensely appealing. This 1969 Mercedes 250 sedan has under 50,000 original miles and… more»

A Poor Selling Jellybean: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti

While BMW has had a presence in the United States for decades, the 1980s was when the brand really became a force to be reckoned with.  With models like the 318 selling like hotcakes, BMW tapped into the young… more»

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