By 1970, interest in the muscle car market was starting to wane, thanks in part to the insurance industry. Demand for the Plymouth Road Runner was also affected. Sales would peak in 1969 and then fall by nearly half… more»
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427 V8/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
By 1966, the Super Sport was in its third year as a separate series on the Impala. A variety of engine choices were available to buyers, but in the grand scheme, only a small number of SS models came… more»
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Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!
When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»
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Sitting For 45 Years: 1957 Triumph TR3 Project
It’s always nice to have a few options available when considering the question of a project build. That is what is on offer with this 1957 Triumph TR3. The car has been parked for the past 45-years, but the… more»
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Updated V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
You have to admire a seller who lists a classic car for sale and is candid about its overall condition. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is a perfect example of this philosophy. It features an updated V8 under the… more»
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Rarest Star In The Universe: 1971 Subaru FF-1 Star
These Subaru ancestors rarely come up for sale, because there aren’t many of them left. This incredibly rare 1971 Subaru FF-1 Star is listed here on eBay on the opposite side of the US from where I thought it… more»
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1 of 678: 1970 Buick GSX
Between 1970-72, the GSX was the grandaddy of the Gran Sports from that era. They were created to put Buick on par with the high end of the rest of GM’s mid-size performance cars, like the GTO Judge. Production… more»
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Biggest Ford Ever! 1960 Lincoln Continental
With a 131-inch wheelbase, the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals would be the longest cars ever built by Ford Motor Co. (excluding those with 5 mph bumpers). They were tank-like in size and visual impression, designed to give Cadillac and Imperial… more»
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One Year Only Options: 1972 Porsche 911T
This 1972 Porsche 911 is a definite project, but one that the seller claims is well worth the effort given the floors are solid and the next owner won’t have to try and remedy one of the more troublesome… more»
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Convertible Project: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact sector. It launched in 1960 and its platform would spin-off other popular cars, such as the Mustang and Maverick. The Futura was the top-line model until the Sprint arrived mid-year… more»
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Preacher-Mobile: 1925 Packard Standard Eight
In the early days of automotive history, it was common practice to purchase a chassis and body separately. This made it easy to customize and build larger vehicles like hearses, ambulances, buses, and firetrucks. But this is a new… more»
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Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk
Packard automobiles built-in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that storied name, which dated to 1899. One of those cars was the Packard Hawk, a Studebaker Golden Hawk with a “fish mouth” grille. But… more»
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Rare 1955 Swallow Doretti Project
A what? That was my first reaction as I happened upon this 1955 Swallow Doretti. Every day is a good day when you learn something new and this is another unknown automotive discovery for me. Join me please, as… more»
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Off-Road Classic: 1971 Ford Bronco
As we watch the launch of the latest generation Bronco, it’s worth some time to reacquaint ourselves with the first generation of the model that marked the first foray by one of the Big Three into the world of… more»
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Barn Full of 1958 Chevrolet Impalas!
Chevy’s product line was all-new for 1958 and the Impala would be an addition to the line-up. It first became an upgrade on the Bel Air but then the top-line Chevrolet for 1959. For who-knows-how-long, the seller has collected… more»
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Sidelined 43 Years: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
In 1963, the Grand Prix was in its second year as Pontiac’s performance-oriented personal luxury car. It replaced the Ventura in that role and had a sporty interior with bucket seats and a center console. This edition hasn’t run… more»
