One of my favorite aspects of being the owner of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is the connection to Ayrton Senna. Senna, among other legendary drivers, participated in a one-off event dubbed the “Race of Champions” that featured… more»
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Luxury Meets Power? 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Ford sold a ton of Taurus sedans and wagons across more than 30 years, beginning in 1986. It was your typical Detroit grocery-getter, which didn’t generate a lot of excitement – unless you opted for the SHO model (Super… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
The automotive world rode a retro wave in the 1990s, and Volkswagen was happy to come along for the ride. It released the New Beetle as a tribute to its global icon, and although it didn’t enjoy the enormous… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1962 Plymouth Fury
In the 1960s, the Fury was the equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and the Ford Galaxie. Come 1962, the car would be at a competitive disadvantage due to an ill-fated downsizing decision. The so-called “Plucked Chickens” were born on… more»
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Slant-Six Pioneer: 1960 Dodge Dart
Generally, when the Dodge Dart is mentioned, thoughts steer towards the late sixties through mid-seventies A-body compact. But in the beginning, it was a full-size model such as this 1960 Pioneer example. It’s definitely, today, one of those seldom-seen… more»
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Running 289 V8: 1965 Ford Fairlane
In 1962, Ford reinvented the full-size Fairlane as a new, mid-size automobile. The goal was to fill a market gap between the customers who bought Falcons and those who shopped for Galaxies. The car was a success, and the… more»
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Bet It Still Runs: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180
There are some vehicles that, no matter how awful, you just want to see them live to see another day. This 1955 Mercedes-Benz 180 is hardly collector’s piece, but you have to love seeing a car like this that… more»
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Best-Selling Car: 21K-Mile 1990 Ford Escort LX
Ok, that claim was from over 35 years ago. Most of us know that the Toyota Corolla is the top-selling car of all time with over 50 million sold (!), but at one time, the Ford Escort was hot… more»
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Rusty Running Project: 1966 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was Mercury’s mid-level, full-size car from 1955 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1968. For the latter run, it was sandwiched between the Monterey and Parklane models. The seller has a 4-door “hardtop sedan” that’s been… more»
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Flair Bird Anniversary Edition: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Shepherding the Thunderbird through the ages, Ford followed the time-tested method of celebrating model anniversaries: trim, color, and limited production. That’s what the Special Landau coupe was all about. It offered Emberglo paint and accents, parchment interior and padded… more»
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Going Rogue: 1966 Rambler American
The Rogue was a sporty version of the AMC Rambler American, built between 1966 and 1969. Its goal was to help American Motors transform its image from that of an economy car builder to a full-line automaker. The Rogue… more»
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Same Family Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959 to 1972, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size car (the Del Ray had that distinction in 1958). If you were looking for roomy but stark transportation, the Biscayne was a good choice, and most were purchased with… more»
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390 V8 Powered 1968 Ford XL
I was excited to read the opening line of the listing for this 1968 Ford XL, which states, “Got this car out of a barn, where it’s been sitting for quite a few years. Around 25 is our best… more»
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2nd Gen Daily Driver: 1993 Ford Taurus
As someone who obtained his driver’s license in the 1990s, the cars and trucks from this era are permanently stitched into my memory bank. After all, every day was spent observing vehicles you could very well be driving some… more»
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Bare Bones: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
When you think of a 1960s Chevy Chevelle, you’ll probably come up with either a Malibu or SS 396. But that would be overlooking the cheapo entry-level models, the 300 and the 300 Deluxe. These cars had few frills… more»
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All Original 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
The Cadillac Series 62 had a long and successful lifespan, beginning in 1940 but taking a short break after 1942. It returned in 1946 and was in constant production until 1964, with this 1963 model being a final seventh-generation… more»
