If someone wrote a book on how not to sell a classic, they could utilize the listing for this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 as a prime example. From the limited images to the almost nonexistent description, an in-person inspection… more»
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Chassis #001 Concept Car: 1983 Ford Probe IV
Although it’s been a while since I’ve noticed a Ford Probe cruising around my area, I remember these were once fairly common sightings, back in the good old days when sleek 2-door cars were commonplace. Before the Mazda-based Probe… more»
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Built for Speed! 1968 Ford Falcon Futura
From its inception as a compact car in 1960, the Ford Falcon was a top seller through the middle of the decade. But after the debut of the popular Mustang (which was based on the Falcon) in 1965, sales… more»
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One-Owner 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Bill Mitchell, GM’s Vice President of Design from 1959 through 1977, was famously responsible for some of the best shapes in the American automotive industry, but near the end of his career, some questioned the neoclassical themes he began… more»
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Half-Century Sleep: 1939 Ford Standard Coupe Project
Some cars wear their history quietly, and this 1939 Ford Standard 2-Door Coupe is one of them. Offered out of Whidbey Island with a clean title, this prewar Ford has reportedly been stored for roughly 50 years, emerging now… more»
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“Elderly Lady” Former Owner: 1998 Saturn SL1
Having faded to the point of looking almost as silver as the paint color, which is called “Silver,” the bumpers on this second-generation 1998 Saturn SL1 aren’t painted in the body color as they are on SL2 models. This… more»
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Restored Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet did an extreme makeover on their full-size cars in 1961, coming with crisp, rounded styling compared to the “batwings” of 1959-60. This ’61 Impala has the desirable “bubbletop” roofline, which would be the last for the model, switching… more»
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Graffiti Special: 1990 Dodge Dynasty
The Dodge Dynasty was one of the largest variants of the Chrysler K-Car, in production from 1988 to 1993. It employed front-wheel-drive, a V6 engine, and was considered a mid-size car by size and weight. This 1990 example of… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1994 Buick Roadmaster Sedan
If you’ve ever believed that full-size American sedans quietly peaked in the 1990s, this 1994 Buick Roadmaster Sedan makes a strong case for it. Listed as a Barn Finds Exclusive in Carthage, Missouri, this example shows 94,000 miles, carries… more»
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Only 29K Miles? 1962 Buick LeSabre
Searching our archives, I’ve come across quite a few full-size 1962 Buicks, such as today’s discovery by T.J., a LeSabre four-door sedan. None, however, can claim only 29K miles of experience. The seller proclaims, “29,349 documented original miles,” so… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»
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Canadian Survivor: 1965 Plymouth Savoy
The Savoy nameplate was applied to Plymouth’s full-size cars in the U.S. from 1951 to 1964 and usually signified the entry-level model. But for the new C-body Plymouths built in Windsor, Ontario, in 1965 for consumption within Canada, the… more»
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Chevy Nova Sibling: 1974 Oldsmobile Omega
The 1973-79 Oldsmobile Omega was a Chevrolet Nova in disguise (and a thin disguise it was). While the front clip and taillights were different in the first generation (1973-74), even the base six-cylinder engine was sourced from Chevy. This… more»
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1 Owner Survivor: 1987 Jaguar XJ6
I always get a kick out of seeing classic cars at an everyday used car dealership. It all goes back to seeing a gorgeous Porsche 928 at a local used car lot when I was a young’un in Poughkeepsie,… more»
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50k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy Chevelle, a mid-size offering introduced in 1964. The most popular iteration was the second generation, built from 1968-72 during the heyday of the muscle car. But… more»
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French Flair: 1960 Facel Vega HK500
Rare. Powerful. Celebrity magnet. From a company that specialized in metal-bending for other car makers came the Facel Vega HK500, radiating that French “we do things differently” kind of charm. Why did a metal-bender decide to develop its own… more»
