The seller of this dusty and forgotten 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition doesn’t seem to know much about their late father-in-law’s car, as it’s never once mentioned that this is one of the more desirable limited production models. The… more»
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Is This 1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III Australia’s First Two Million Dollar Production Car?
While Australia and the USA shared a muscle car heritage dominated by V8s, the structure behind the two industries was driven by very different motivating factors. The American scene had some links to motorsport via NASCAR, Trans Am, and… more»
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Original Hemi: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
It seems that the late 1960s were the glory days of the American muscle car scene. Emission laws and safety concerns hadn’t had an impact, and manufacturers were engaged in a game of one-upmanship in a bid to secure… more»
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Plum Crazy Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Dodge cooked up the Challenger in 1970 to compete in the “pony car” market segment, although they were the last to get in on the act. To allow them to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans-Am… more»
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Nocturne Blue: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
There were 117,000 Trans Am built in 1979. One unique color that was produced was called Nocturne Blue. It was metallic dark blue and could be ordered with gold, silver or light blue decals. This particular example looks like… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
Years ago I owned a ’65 Malibu SS with a V8 engine and a four-speed manual transmission. At the time, it was a mostly worn-out, slightly rusty used car that cost, if I recall correctly, about $550. It never… more»
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Rare 5.0 Liter 4 Speed Project: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
When the second generation Trans Am was introduced in 1970, it was quickly recognized as the complete package of power, performance and good looks. Fast forward to 1981, the second generation Trans Am was in its last model year… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1966 Chevelle SS 396
Due to its growing popularity, the Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966. It accounted for 15% of all Chevelle sales that year, which means 1 out of every 7 Chevy intermediates would be muscle… more»
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Gray Market Survivor: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL
The W116 chassis Mercedes-Benz is hardly an uncommon sight on various websites and classifieds. It’s commonplace to the point that it’s not exactly sought out as a collector car. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve a closer look,… more»
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California Barn Find: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
What is it about those old-school California license plates that just conjure up images of forgotten West Coast classics? This 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 looks like it’s ready to rock in red paint with gold accents, and the rare… more»
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Stored Since 1991: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is a looker, wearing what appears to be factory yellow paint over an Oyster interior. The seller reports that his father owned a Corvette restoration business and acquired this car out of Minnesota with plans… more»
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27k Mile Survivor! 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
Sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to establish just how desirable a particular classic car is. Take this 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible as an example. This vehicle is a stunning survivor, and it has already… more»
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Hemi Wagon! 1962 Dodge Dart Ramcharger Tribute
Dart was a basic car throughout its lifespan. It began life as a lower-priced full-size model, then was downsized to a lower-priced midsize model, and was reintroduced in 2012 as a lower-priced compact. Mopar being Mopar, though, they decided… more»
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Documented Survivor: 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
Buying a classic car can be fraught with dangers, but when it is a well-documented survivor like this 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500, suddenly life looks a lot easier. The owner is realistic that the vehicle isn’t perfect, but if… more»
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Restored Icon: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
We don’t typically feature restored cars here, but there are some models that are just too special to pass up. Bidding ends later today for this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air that has yet to clear its reserve despite looking… more»
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Four Speed Project: 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra
Though it seems slightly criminal to rustle it from its peaceful confines, this 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra deserves another shot at living, especially with the preferred four-speed manual transmission and iconic color scheme of blue with white stripes…. more»
