The Cyclone was Mercury’s mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It began as a compact in 1964 and was promoted to an intermediate in 1968. Demand would quickly dissipate when higher insurance rates would suppress… more»
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C1 Fixer Upper: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette with a six-cylinder engine, a two-speed automatic gearbox, a convertible top, removable windows, and a price that exceeded Chevy’s Cadillac with its V8 motor. This new entrant from Chevrolet looked sporty and was… more»
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Forest Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Somewhat like myself, the First Generation Mustang grew bigger and heavier with each passing year. Unlike me, buyers could still order a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 with an engine that made the car fleet of foot. That is the… more»
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Quintessential Old Car? 1953 Buick Special
Years ago when the concept of an “old car” came up it was often one that looked like this 1953 Buick Special. And I guess that’s because years ago, there were a lot of old, similar cars sitting in… more»
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Egg-Shaped BMW: 1957 Isetta 300
The Isetta was a microcar designed in Italy but built under license in several countries, including BMW in Germany. It earned the nickname “bubble car” for its distinctive egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows. The little car was designed to… more»
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Executive Transport: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte
Like most potentially risky cars that appear for sale on craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, this Maserati Quattroporte has been listed for sale with next to no information. It’s a shame, too, since it looks like a half-decent example that… more»
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Bavarian Microcar: 1957 Goggomobil TS400
Goggomobil was a series of microcars produced by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria between 1955 and 1969. Three models were built, including a sedan, a van, and a coupe (like the seller’s unusual little machine). These tiny automobiles were… more»
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Rebuilt 400: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Colonnade Coupe
For decades, the American automotive industry survived in a virtual vacuum. Companies like Ford and General Motors enjoyed a strong presence on foreign shores, but marques from Europe and Asia failed to impact the North American market. That changed… more»
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Stored Since 2014: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
It’s sometimes shockingly easy to acquire projects. While we can occasionally feel somewhat down in the mouth that there are no good deals to be had in today’s collector car market, there are still plenty of reasonable buys hiding… more»
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Volvo B18 Powered! 1969 MGB GT
The MG MGB had a solid 18-year run, which began in 1962 and lasted all the way through 1980, but this 1969 MGB GT has had a couple of unusual transplants that make it a unique offering in the… more»
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Winged Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Maybe my eyes are deceiving me but this bat-winged 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible looks like it’s sagging in its middle. And if it’s not, it probably should be. And the seller reminds us, “If you’re looking at ad you… more»
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1968 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Project
What will it cost to complete? That’s the whole question about this 1968 Mustang convertible. It’s available here on eBay with a bid sitting at $16,300 and just over a day left to jump. The winner will need to… more»
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Restore or Pass? 1968 Dodge Charger
After a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Dodge Charger took off with the redesign of 1968. From 1968 to 1970, the Charger was one of the hottest cars on the market, accounting for 96,000 copies in ‘68… more»
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Motor, Seats, Frame: 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S
In the late 1920s, Alfa Romeo was just a teenager, advancing into the road car market with the likes of the Torpedo and into racing with the P2 Grand Prix. The company racked up such a string of race… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
The word “icon” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but there are few better to describe the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe. The C3 is probably the most recognizable Corvette within and outside North… more»
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396 V8 4-Speed Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet almost had a miss on their hands when they introduced the Super Sport in 1961. It was strictly about performance and only a few hundred Impalas were built that way. The company changed its strategy in 1962 by… more»
