The 1949 Chieftain and Streamliner would be Pontiac’s first new designs since the end of World War II. The former would be the entry level model and the latter more upscale, but they shared the same new B-body and… more»
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Early Bird: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Many think the Ford Thunderbird was conceived to directly compete as a sportscar against the Chevrolet Corvette. However, it really was one of the first personal luxury cars on the market, albeit a two-seater. The T-Bird was named after… more»
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Restoration Worthy? 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
The idea of a grand touring car is intriguing to me. Do, or did, owners of cars such as this 1965 Maserati Quattroporte actually carry passengers? Certainly, they’re made for the best of all worlds: luxury, speed, handling, quietness,… more»
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Worth Restoring? 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon
1967. The year of the first Super Bowl. The year of the Apollo 1 fire. The year the first Boeing 737 took flight. The year the controversial Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour debuted on CBS. And the year that Oldsmobile… more»
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396 Parts Car: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
1965 was a banner year for Chevrolet. They introduced their new full-size cars and the machines sold like hotcakes. Chevy set a sales record that year which hasn’t been beaten since. The Impala was enormously popular, especially as a… more»
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Van Life Candidate: Abandoned City Bus
Occasionally, you find solid gold in Facebook Marketplace, both in terms of forgotten projects and the wild descriptions that follow them. This name-less bus is an example of both as the seller clearly has no interest in something he… more»
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Faded Glory: 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
With 103,000 miles, the prior 3 owners have gotten their fun out of this car. Located in La Valle, Wisconsin, this 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is listed here on eBay with 3 days remaining in the auction. The current… more»
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Huge Stash of British Cars (and Others)
Every now and then you run up on a cache of cars and wonder how they came to be. Such is the case with this gathering of upwards of 50 cars (that I can count) which are largely British… more»
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427 Dual Quad 4-Speed: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
Looks can be deceiving, this rather normal-looking Fairlane is in fact an extremely rare factory-built race car. The Ford Fairlane 500XL 427 is an important piece of automotive history. Power comes from the legendary 427 side oiler with dual… more»
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California 454 Truck: 1980 GMC Sierra Classic C25
General Motors’ Squarebody pickup trucks are iconic, but they’ve undergone a rather drastic pricing spike in recent times. Unfortunately, this is because most examples of these trucks have rust issues, but luckily that’s not the case with this 1980… more»
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Pre-War Camper: 1942 Airstream
UPDATE – It turns out that this camper is actually an M-Systems model! Special thanks to Tim Heintz for identifying the correct make and year. At first glance, you wouldn’t think this camper is nearly 80 years old! Airstream… more»
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Charity Auction: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The old “what if” game. What if Studebaker had come out with the Avanti sooner than they did? What if Studebaker’s finances had been better than they were? What if Studebaker hadn’t closed its South Bend factory at the… more»
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Retro Shorty: 1977 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van
Though the niche of “vanning” has gained some popularity in recent years, finding surviving examples of these over-the-top vans often presents a challenge. This 1977 Dodge Tradesman is available here on eBay as part of a no reserve auction,… more»
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Rare V8-Powered Sports Car: 1987 Marcos Mantula
Here, for your review is a Marcos Mantula. Sounds like a “who” that we’re going to review, more so than a “what” but it is, in fact, a very interesting, notable British sports car. One of only 289 produced… more»
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Rare Two-Door Wagon: 1962 Ford Falcon
Talk about a tempting find! You can find Ford Falcon coupes and sedans all day, but when was the last time you spotted a 2-door wagon? And I’m not talking about the Sedan Delivery model, which lacks rear side… more»
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Garage Find: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
If you wanted to ride in style in the 1950s, the Oldsmobile Super 88 was a great way to do it. Not as big as the 98, it was well-equipped and had plenty of go for that era. It… more»
