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GTV 2000 America? 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta

The listing for this 1979 Alfa Romeo is a bit confusing as the title refers to this car as a Spider but it’s really an Alfetta, and that is noted further down in the listing. But there is some… more»

Off the Road Since ’93: 1968 Chevrolet Nova

To better compete in the emerging compact car segment, Chevrolet rolled out the Chevy II in the Fall of 1961. It was a “conventional” adversary compared to their Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The Chevy II would… more»

Originally Yellow: 1973 Porsche 911 Targa Project

This 1973 Porsche 911 Targa captures perfectly what happens with cars in those intervening years they become just used up classics. Of course, there was a time when almost any Targa-topped 911 was considered disposable, especially after it had… more»

1972 Plymouth Duster Sox and Martin Tribute

Sox & Martin was one of the most dominant teams in Funny Car and Super Stock racing in the 1960s and 1970s. Their association with Chrysler Corp. dated back to 1965. They found a lot of success with the… more»

Forgotten Luxury: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL

It’s amazing how little time it takes for a car that was once the most complicated, luxury-loaded model you can buy to become a moldy, forgotten shell of its former self. This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL was the best of… more»

Ran When Parked: 1973 Porsche 911

Few vehicles are as instantly recognizable as a Porsche 911, due in part to the fact that the styling has remained remarkably similar since the model’s initial launch in 1964. Nearly sixty years later, the recipe remains the same:… more»

454-Powered 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback

Though instantly recognizable as a VW Type 3, this wicked custom 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 in Deer Park, Texas features custom touches from front to back, not the least of which is the thumping Chevrolet 454 rat motor under… more»

School Bus Yellow: 1979 International Scout II

Some vehicles stand the test of time and the International Harvester is one of those vehicles. It was produced from 1960 to 1980 and over 500,000 units were produced over its production run. This example is a 3rd generation… more»

Fire Sale: 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa

This 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa looks like a solid project with just some minor fire damage to attend to. I’m not sure fire damage can ever be considered minor, but in the case of the seller’s car, it… more»

One-Owner Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Just as the Pontiac GTO had been hugely successful a few years earlier, the Plymouth Road Runner would carve a similar path in the mid-size muscle car segment. The 1969 model run would be its most successful sales year… more»

Desirable 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM 2.7L

The Citroen SM is one of those vehicles that is tantalizing to enthusiasts for completely obvious reasons. Yes, its looks are off-putting to some, but overall, this car has all the ingredients that help to explain why good men… more»

Monte Carlo Yellow Duo: 1998 and 1997 Saab 900s

Two of something is not always automatically better than one, but it doesn’t necessarily hurt, either. And when you find two of a kind that happens to be quite rare, well – it gets even better. Now, that’s not… more»

400/4-Speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO

It is a question that will ignite a spirited debate between enthusiasts. What was the first muscle car? While many people will put forward their own candidates with compelling arguments, the majority seem to believe that the honor falls… more»

390-Powered Wagon: 1963 Ford Country Squire

With classic station wagons continuing to gain traction in the market, it is never a surprise to find one where the bidding is spirited when it is listed for sale. Such is the case with this 1963 Ford Country… more»

Road Runner Option: 1978 Plymouth Volare

The demand for muscle cars was on the wane in the mid-1970s. So, when Chrysler developed the new compact F-platform, they decided to transfer the name to the new Plymouth Volare (at Dodge, the car was called the Aspen)…. more»

Mako Nose? 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe

How badly do you want to own a 1963 split-window Corvette Sting Ray? Does $40,001 seem like a reasonable amount? It certainly is, since a Concours example is $167,000, says Hagerty. Of course, this example in White Plains, Maryland… more»

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