The Avanti – aimed at rescuing Studebaker from bankruptcy – failed in its primary mission. But it succeeded in a way no one expected: such was the passion for its quirky styling and permissive customization, that it outlasted its… more»
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Pinto-Based Replica: 1952 Jaguar XK120G
The replica world was a wild and wonderful place in the late 70s and throughout the 1980s when builders of every size and capability found endless ways to package up exotic look-a-likes. As we’ve discussed previously, the quality of… more»
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Show-Quality Square Bird: 1959 Thunderbird Convertible
With the addition of a rear seat in 1958, squarish lines, and a formal roofline, the Ford Thunderbird moved away from the sportiness of the original two-seater into the luxury personal car field. Ford described their longer (and heavier)… more»
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1 of 204: 1974 Dodge Charger SE 440 V8
The “Dodge Rebellion” was a late 1960s advertising campaign designed to position Dodge as the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. That included the Charger, which was new in 1966. By 1974, when the seller’s car was built, the muscle… more»
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Attention Galaxie Fans! Huge Stash of 1968 Fords
Most automobile collections focus on a specific brand or model. In the case of the seller’s lot, it’s not only a single manufacturer, but all the cars in the group are from the same model year. In this case,… more»
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Nailhead V8 Project: 1964 Buick Wildcat
The Wildcat was a mid-range full-size car sold by Buick from 1963 to 1970. Its name, taken from some 1950s concept cars, implied performance, and nothing smaller than a 401 cubic inch V8 was offered. The seller’s ’64 coupe… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow LWB
Rolls-Royce has a long history of iterative development with a strong emphasis on heritage. While other brands debut fully redesigned models every few years, Rolls-Royce might launch a new design once every decade. While it’s not as exciting as… more»
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Factory Demonstrator: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E
The Mercedes-Benz 500E is one of the more celebrated factory hot rods to ever exist. It’s also a model that’s been in the news as of late after a record-setting sale of a model owned by none other than… more»
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Classy Blue Coupe: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
January 20, 1961 was a day of optimism for America. A young John Kennedy was sworn in as the nation’s 35th president. His young, attractive wife, Jackie, made for a glamorous first lady, and their two small children (Caroline… more»
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Early Model C126: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC
While it can be easy to fall victim to “rage bait” and feel that there are no longer any good values in the collector vehicle marketplace, there’s still plenty of finds to be had. These are vehicles sitting right… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS With 11k Documented Miles!
The muscle car era may not have “officially” begun until the release of the 1964 Pontiac GTO, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS would be a worthy candidate to wear that label. Why? Because its first owner equipped it… more»
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Summer and Winter Combo: Daimler V8 and Fiat 1200
This is an intriguing package deal. Normally, when we see two or more vehicles come up for grabs in the same listing, there’s a theme to the offering. One running car plus a parts car, or a collection of… more»
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’80s Luxury! 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Despite the call for downsizing and fuel efficiency, ’80s luxury car buyers remembered the days when bigger was always better. Chrysler knew some shoppers wanted drive wheels in the rear and a V8 up front, and M-body cars like… more»
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Machine Shed Find: 1968 Dodge Charger
The Charger debuted in 1966 as part personal luxury car, part muscle car. Sales were lukewarm based on the then-current B-body platform. But when all the B-bodies were redesigned in 1968, sales of the Charger exploded. It became a… more»
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38K Miles? Two-Owner 1980 Buick Riviera
In terms of consistently high sales numbers, the 1979-85 generation of Buick Riviera was arguably the most popular, as buyers swooned over its crisp styling that was vaguely reminiscent of the original 1963 classic. Some will also argue that… more»
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Garaged 30 Years: 1965 Chrysler 300 Drop-Top
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series debuted in 1955 as a full-size luxury/performance automobile. And it was in the mix through 1965. To capitalize on the name, Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962 with many of the same… more»
