A solid piece of evidence that Buick was having a banner year in 1953 is this: with 90,685 sold, this Super Model 52 Sedan was only the third-best-selling model in the lineup, eclipsed by the Special Sedan and the… more»
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Made in Austria, Sold by Sears: 1964 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Allstate Compact DS60
Anyone miss the Sears catalogue, purveyor of everything from mail-order homes to balls of yarn? The Sears Wish Book connected rural America to a gallery of consumer items. For me, growing up in a small city, the catalog inspired… more»
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Rally Sport Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro debuted in 1967 as a “pony car” and quickly put a dent in the Ford Mustang’s market share. Sales continued to grow in 1968, though the cars were little changed in their sophomore outing. This edition… more»
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Hay Barn Find: 1935 Ford Pickup
I’ve always been a fan of auto racing, and NASCAR in particular; therefore, when I was a kid, I might have been in the minority in liking the Burt Reynolds/Hal Needham racing comedy Stroker Ace. If you haven’t seen it,… more»
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Patina Project: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
A weathered and well-baked finish, or patina as some prefer to call it, is an appearance of beauty to some auto enthusiasts. Others see things differently, and they just can’t wait to apply a fresh coat of paint when… more»
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360 V8 Upgrade: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is one of those E-Bodies with plenty of strong points going for it already, but that’s certainly not to say it wouldn’t benefit from some additional love as well. However, the positives appear to far… more»
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Project Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
For many enthusiasts, the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 remains one of the most desirable pony cars of the muscle car era. This example, listed here on eBay, is described by the seller as a “project driver” that runs… more»
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Camper Special Custom: 1985 Dodge Ram 1500
There seems to be an emerging genre of modified trucks that consists of single cab pickup with a camper shell and airbag suspension. This is at least the third rig I can recall seeing with this exact combination of… more»
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2,600 Miles? 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project
During my teen years, there was a local Chevrolet dealer that was also all-in with selling the DeLorean, having a stainless steel car in their showroom, plus at least a couple of others outside that they had painted. Being… more»
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Project Sedan: 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
One of my other favorite sellers on eBay outside of the California donation lot is what seems like a salvage yard that keeps a few saveable vehicles out of the scrap pile by posting them for sale. One such… more»
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Cheap Runner: 1977 Pontiac Astre Hatchback
Many vehicles produced during The Malaise Era suffered the same fate. Owners drove them into the ground before trading them for something more modern that promised greatly improved performance. Most of those discards found their way to scrapyards years… more»
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Vintage Workhorse: 1958 Dodge D500 Dump Truck
I try not to romanticize, but wow, a 1958 Dodge D500 dump truck in front of a gen-u-ine quonset hut shed – does it get any better? This old gal is looking for a new home after many decades… more»
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Vintage RV Road Trip – Todd’s 1982 Lazy Daze
Aircraft aluminum side and roof panels and high-quality interiors make California’s Lazy Daze RVs a top choice in the used camper market. After years of screen-shopping and research, I decided to roll the dice and retrieve this entry-level 1982… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1997 Aston Martin DB7
For enthusiasts of modern classics, the Aston Martin DB7 remains one of the most important models in the company’s history. This 1997 Aston Martin DB7, listed here on eBay at no reserve, presents as a project opportunity with a… more»
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1 of 835: 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Sedan
In the 1960s, Cadillac’s largest and most expensive vehicles were the Fleetwood Series 75 Sedan and Limousine. Riding on a 150-inch wheelbase, these cars were intended to transport a crowd of nine passengers in high style. The principal difference… more»
BF Exclusive: V8-Powered 1969 Triumph TR6
How many European sports cars made good use of American small-block V8s from both Ford and Chevrolet? Off the top of my head, I can think of the Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, Gordon-Keeble, TVR Griffith, Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada, the… more»
