Chevrolet sales were up in 1963, and the Impala Super Sport was a superstar in its second full year. Year-over-year demand jumped by more than 50% for the sporty full-size hardtops and convertibles. Not much information is provided on… more»
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Parked For Years: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The Colonnade offerings from General Motors were all a huge success for the company during the seventies, and their timing couldn’t have been much better, since many buyers were focusing more on intermediate-sized cars rather than the larger autos… more»
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Freshly Painted Roller: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The Malibu-based Chevelle Super Sport was still at the top of the muscle car game in 1970. A hot new engine was added to the mix, a 454 cubic inch V8 that accounted for 14% of SS production that… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger
In the world of first-generation Broncos that haven’t been dolled up to cross a spotlighted auction stage, this one is bound to be a star, because it’s a solid 1973 model with all the right options, including a V8… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1938 Cadillac Series 65
Automotive restoration can be a rewarding hobby, but the world is rife with cars that have been relegated to restoration purgatory, perhaps never to return. Is there hope for a revival of this 1938 Cadillac Series 65? We here… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1947 Cadillac Series 75 Limousine
Few cars in 1947 conveyed an image of sheer wealth and privilege better than a Cadillac Series 75 Touring Sedan. Riding on a stately 136-inch wheelbase and carrying either five or seven passengers, the Cadillac was truly the “Standard… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1925 Essex Coach
Living in Michigan, I’m lucky enough to be within a couple-hours ride to some of the country’s finest car museums, including the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. From a young age, I’ve been fascinated by a square-rigged car… more»
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Unrestored and Mostly Original 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
We featured an unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 on Barn Finds yesterday, with many of our readers stating that they feel it should remain in as-is condition and just be preserved. Another mostly original Z/28 has also recently turned… more»
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Sitting 3 Years: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Drop-Top
Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick joined Chevrolet in the compact car movement in 1961. Using the new Y-body platform, the Tempest was born with the LeMans as a trim option. The LeMans was promoted to series status in 1963, the… more»
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Forty Years Too Long?: 1968 Mustang J Code Fastback
The key here is in the title of the ad: “J Code Project.” You can see this 1968 Mustang Fastback for yourself here on ebay and decide if it has you hook, line, and sinker, or whether it’s more… more»
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Donated Collector Car: 1998 BMW M3
You know me: I love donated vehicles, mostly because it’s amazing what gems get discarded by generous owners or overwhelmed heirs tasked with settling an estate. However it happens, you can strike gold with some of these donation lots,… more»
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Real Deal Z: Unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Z/28 would go on to become a mainstay in the Chevrolet Camaro lineup in the years following 1967, but the inaugural model is one rare F-Body, with a total of only 602 produced. In fact, many potential Camaro… more»
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Super Solid 1956 Buick Roadmaster
From Tae Bo to the Macarena, fads are fun, harmless ways to feel a sense of camaraderie in a sometimes isolated world. However, at some point, that Los Del Rio CD is just sitting on the shelf, and if… more»
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Junkyard Trade? 1975 Renault 17 Gordini
Renault was seen as not much more than a curiosity in the U.S. for much of its time here, which included stints as a small-scale manufacturer to importing vehicles under the AMC brand. Overall, despite being a powerhouse in… more»
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Backyard Find: 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 Project
It is sometimes difficult to work up the gumption to restore a make and model you love if you feel a car has gone too far down a certain path. What I mean by this is when you scope… more»
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Rare ASC Conversion: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
There exists a legion of cars that are rare but not desirable. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible is undoubtedly in this camp, although we have seen a few exceptional examples trade for strong money. The car shown here… more»
