The Austin Healey Sprite was first marketed as the beloved Bugeye in 1958. In 1961, the Sprite body was updated and twinned with the MG Midget to give customers an option under each badge. The Austin Healey version was… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1967 MGB Roadster
The MGB was such a hit that over 525,000 were sold worldwide. For a first foray into the vintage car world, an MGB is a prime candidate. Usually, the initial price of the car is reasonable, and parts availability… more»
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1969 SAMCO Cord Warrior with a 440 V8
There’s no denying that the original, but short-lived, Cord 810/812 automobile would be on the first ballot of nominees of any Automotive Styling and Innovation Museum. The sleek European styling alone from designer Gordon Buehrig was a big leap… more»
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Same Owner 44 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of the Chevy Corvette would enjoy a lengthy run from 1968 to 82. Between model years, the changes would sometimes be small, such as from 1968 to 1969, while others would be quite noticeable, like from… more»
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Field Find: 1960s Chevrolet Corvair Collection
Collectors often migrate to one brand or nameplate in their accumulation of the vehicles that they love. In this case, someone had a thing for the Chevy Corvair and may have assembled one from each of its ten model… more»
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Rare Rambler: 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Project
The Rambler name was first used for a vehicle by the Thomas B. Jeffery Company in about 1900. “Rambler” is actually derived from a bicycle of the same name. The Jeffrey company was purchased by Charles Nash in 1916… more»
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Real Deal: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Indy Pace Car
Being selected as the supplier of the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 is an accolade to which many manufacturers aspire. Chevrolet’s Camaro has been accorded that honor on nine occasions. The Camaro Convertible served with distinction in 1969,… more»
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Same Owner 24 Years: 1966 Lincoln Continental
For the first time in five years, the Lincoln Continental would be an all-new car for 1966. The buying public responded positively by scooping up nearly 15,000 more copies than they did the year before. On sedans and convertibles,… more»
Playboy Special Order? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
According to lore, Hugh Hefner ordered 50 specially painted 1968 Chevy Camaro convertibles for use by his playmates and other folks. The only thing I’ve confirmed so far is that the 1968 Playmate of the Year did receive a… more»
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Formerly Swanky: 1958 Lincoln Continental Convertible
In 1938, Edsel Ford commissioned a one-off luxury car to drive to his vacation home in Florida. This car. based on a Lincoln Zephyr convertible but with European flair, proved wildly popular with Edsel’s wealthy friends. A derivative of… more»
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Hemi V8 and More! 1957 Plymouth Belvedere
In 1957, Chrysler caught the competition with their pants down with the futuristic “Forward Look” styling of their new cars. So much so that Chevy decided to make their all-new 1958 automobiles one-year-wonders and commissioned new, sleek, finned looks… more»
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Project 1970 Jaguar XKE Convertible with Hardtop
Hearts beat faster when a Jaguar XKE is nearby. One of the most glamorous cars ever conceived, the XKE was based on the D -type race car and designed using a wind tunnel. Despite its good looks, it was… more»
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1 of 15: 1978 Sceptre 6.6S
If you were looking for a car that no one else would have, the Sceptre 6.6S would have to be it. Only 15 were ever built, who knows how many survive today, and this one is said to be… more»
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Former 409 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport version of the Chevy Impala became so popular that it was promoted to series status in 1964. Though most any engine could be ordered in an SS – including an inline-six – the rarest was probably… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Some car models look fantastic in drop-top form, while others look unwieldy and unappealing. I believe the Third Generation Camaro fits into the former category because it almost looks like the company designed the Convertible model first, with the… more»
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Rare and Spotless: 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
By the late 1950s, Cadillac was possibly getting close to the peak of its powers. Many people aspired to own a Caddy, and their extrovert styling meant having one parked in your driveway told the world that you were… more»
