Before the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, Honda enjoyed a well-earned reputation for producing adventurous mainstream passenger cars. However, the company now typically adopts a more conservative approach, with vehicle styling more in keeping with general market expectations. That wasn’t… more»
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Unfinished Sport Coupe: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
When it came to selling automobiles, Chevrolet was still “top dog” in 1964 at more than 1.5 million full-size models. Of those, about two-thirds were the ever-popular Impala, so the seller’s Sport Coupe project had plenty of company. This… more»
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First Year Colonnade: 1973 Buick Regal
Buick’s midsize A-body car was all new for ’73, as were all of its GM cousins. Buick’s nomenclature was a bit confusing, but what wasn’t was how much this Century series had changed from its 1972 predecessor. Today’s discovery,… more»
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One Of Mercury’s Best? 260-Powered 1964 Comet Caliente
For my money, the 1964-65 Comet has earned a place in Mercury’s top-five offerings over their long, sometimes illustrious history, right up there with the bathtub 1949s and the 1967 Cougar. For 1964, Mercury canceled its slow selling Meteor… more»
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49K-Mile Hardtop Survivor: 1965 Dodge Polara 383
I wish we had gotten to see this 1965 Dodge Polara four-door hardtop sedan with the windows rolled down to see that great hardtop body style. But, Spokane, Washington, where it’s located, does get snow, and you can see… more»
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V4 Fun: 1967 Saab 96
This 1967 Saab 96 is a very tidy example of the cheap and cheerful model produced by the Swedish manufacturer between 1960 and 1980. It’s being sold on eBay by Park Place LTD in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle). The… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1996 Saturn Series-S 47k Miles
When General Motors was looking to launch the new Saturn division, it was said to be a “different kind of company.” And when the Saturn S-Series debuted in 1991, it was marketed as a “different kind of car”. And… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Awaits Revival
Listings like this 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air are reminders of how many great cars survive simply because someone refused to send them to the scrapyard. This four-door Bel Air, offered here on eBay as a project in need of… more»
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Solid Barn Find: 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan
Fords like this ’33 Tudor define early hot-rodding for many enthusiasts, and here’s one coming “straight out of the barn,” according to its seller. The missing front bumper gives this 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan a sporty look, and it… more»
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Running And Driving Project: 1964 Chrysler 300
If you read barn finds, chances are at least 50/50 that you’re a bargain hunter. I fall for it every time; I’m a sucker for the “running project.” At least time has made me aware of my weaknesses, and… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1956 Nash Statesman
We received quite a few comments regarding the appearance of this 1958 Packard station wagon, some positive but several alluding to its rather extreme styling. Well, I’m not going to sugar coat this 1956 Nash Statesman – it’s bugly… more»
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Orange Nova Alternative: 1973 Buick Apollo
The Apollo was Buick’s badge-engineered version of the popular Chevrolet Nova. By 1973, the only small cars Buick had to sell were imported by Opel. So, Buick followed Pontiac (Ventura) into the compact car space by “cloning” the Nova… more»
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True Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500
By 1963, Ford was trying to create a performance image for itself. The formal roofline of the Galaxie 500 didn’t fit with that aura, so Ford introduced the “Sports Hardtop” in the middle of the year. It quickly became… more»
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Rat Rod Potential? 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
For most of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dart was Dodge’s popular compact car. But in 1960 and 1961, the Dart was a lower-level full-size automobile. The seller has a 1960 Dart Phoenix, which was the top trim level… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Cortina Mk III GT
One challenge in selecting a suitable project candidate is locating an appropriate, affordable vehicle. The more money an enthusiast invests in their chosen car, the greater the risk. Therefore, classics like this 1972 Ford Cortina Mk III GT are… more»
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A Six And A Four-Speed: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sports Coupe
No one who is being honest would call any 1963 Falcon “rare,” but this Futura “Sports Coupe” has an interesting enough backstory and a vague enough presentation that it’s hard not to be intrigued by it. The seller on… more»
