Sitting in this garage is an American classic that is a turnkey proposition for its new owner. This 1979 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe might not be the most desirable car on the planet, but it is an unmolested classic… more»
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30k Mile Survivor? 1959 Buick Invicta
Buick introduced the Invicta in 1959, a full-size car sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra in the lineup. It was only in production until 1962 and was replaced by the Wildcat (which sounded sexier). The seller’s first-year example looks… more»
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Hot-Rod, or Stay Stock? 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe
In the race back to civilian production after WWII, carmakers leaned heavily on pre-war designs. Buyers were demanding new vehicles as fast as manufacturers could push them out the factory doors, leaving no time for innovation. Aside from grilles,… more»
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Two For One: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala. It was a step up from the pedestrian Custom (Bel Air/Biscayne) and a notch below the sporty Galaxie 500XL (the LTD didn’t arrive until 1965). The… more»
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Cheap Manual Sedan: 1973 BMW Bavaria
BMW has been known for many things, and chief among them is being a pioneer in the sport sedan segment. While the 3-Series is the model that typically gets all the glory, the larger 5-Series is almost more impressive… more»
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Stored Since 1984: 1950 Buick Sedanet
Hold the phone! This car is advertised as a 1950 Buick Roadmaster Jetback Special on Craigslist in southwest Houston. It was “running when stored.” But that was back in 1984! Actually, this is a Jetback (also called a Sedanet)… more»
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Award Winner! 1934 Chevrolet Master 283 V8
The Chevrolet Master and Master Deluxe were the GM division’s primary lines of automobiles between 1933 and 1942. New car sales were finally starting to return in the aftermath of the 1929 Stock Market Crash and the ensuing Great… more»
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Sun Bug Edition: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
The Sun Bug was a special edition of the venerable Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). It was offered from 1973 to 1975 as either a sedan with a metal sunroof or a typical convertible. All the photos online show… more»
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Hideaway Rear Window! 1963 Mercury Monterrey Breezeway
If you wanted fresh air in your ride back in the day, you could have bought a convertible or a retractable hardtop. And maybe a car with T-Tops a little later on. Or there was the unique Breezeway, a… more»
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42k-Mile Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
One of the most popular cars of the 1970s was the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It was Chevy’s entry into the personal luxury car market and would set a sales record in 1977 at more than 411,000 units. The machines… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle “Show Car”
Describing any classic as perfect is risky because an in-person inspection almost invariably reveals minor flaws or defects. However, the seller states that the supplied photos fail to do this 1964 Volkswagen Beetle justice. The owner left no stone… more»
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One-Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air
When Chevrolet designers were hard at work developing their all-new cars for 1958, they didn’t know the impact Chrysler’s “Forward Look” models of 1957 would have on styling. The Dodges, Plymouths, and Chryslers looked futuristic and sleek, while the… more»
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Parked 49 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
The best-selling car of 1965 wasn’t the new Ford Mustang as you might think. It was the Chevrolet Impala (at more than one million copies). But that demand wasn’t sustainable, and sales dropped by more than 20% the following… more»
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34k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
When the first-generation Ford Granada was introduced as a compact back in 1975, it was a pretty solid offering and probably would have found plenty of buyers even without a celebrity endorsement. However, it never hurts to get somebody… more»
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Stored For Years: 1986 Honda CRX
The history of this 1986 Honda CRX is unclear, although the seller claims it has spent years in storage. They don’t specify when or for how long, but its condition suggests nobody has tried to wear out this Japanese… more»
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62k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a product of a partnership between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. Beginning in 1968, it was built in small numbers and sporadically through 1984. When we usually see one of these autos, they’re either a 1983 or… more»
