We have often debated what the fate of some pre- and post-war cars will be as time marches on. As the cars age, so do prospective buyers, those of a certain generation that might be inclined to show an… more»
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All-Original and Complete: 1950 Buick Super Jetback Sedanet
It’s been a banner week at Barn Finds for fans of Buick’s midrange postwar fastback, the Super Jetback Sedanet. First, there was a beautiful no-reserve ’49 model presented as a Barn Finds Auction, and now there’s this solid but stationary 1950 model…. more»
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LS Swap Candidate? 1970 Chevrolet Nova
I’ve been eyeing this 1970 Chevrolet Nova for almost a week now, and so far, the seller is holding firm on his price. He’s hoping the positives here will justify the $27,000 asking price, and granted, there are several… more»
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Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»
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V8-Equipped: 1972 Mercury Comet
There are some vehicles from the 1970s that tick the boxes for me when it comes to the subject of their styling. The 1972 Mercury Comet/Ford Maverick cousins fall into that category, especially in two-door form. This Comet is… more»
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32k-Mile Survivor: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8
Throughout the 1960s, the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were head-to-head, direct competitors. And, typically, the Ford laid claim to second place in the sales race of full-size automobiles. In 1962, both products wore styling evolutions of the… more»
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Easily Finished: 1965 Plymouth Valiant V200
Some enthusiasts crave the challenge of a project build, but are unable to tackle a full-blown restoration. If you fall into that category, this 1965 Plymouth Valiant V200 could be the classic of your dreams. The seller has invested… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1994 Buick Century
“Hey! It’s my old man’s Buick!” Well, it could be as he owned a number of both Buick and Oldsmobile A-bodies from this generation. The listing states, “Was formerly driven by a senior…” and that’s the case with many… more»
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13K Miles! 1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
I wonder if the top American luxury cars will ever go back to being front-wheel drive again? Probably not, but you never know, things swing back and forth all the time. Although now that I think about it, there… more»
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Over 20 Factory Options: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Sedan
In Michigan where I live, and I suspect in many other places around the country, the 1968-72 Chevelle is in the running for the title of “America’s Collector Car.” That simply means that enough people aspire to own one… more»
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GTO Tribute: 1976 Pontiac Ventura 350 V8
Pontiac needed a smaller car to sell going into the 1970s. So, their solution was to go with a badge-engineered version of the tried-and-true Chevrolet Nova in 1971. The front clip was different, as were the taillights, and the… more»
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Diplomat Owner: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
The Mercedes-Benz W140 platform is one of those vehicles that represents the pinnacle of the brand in the early and middle 90s, but sadly has fallen on hard times. However, when you find a decent one, you can forgive… more»
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Preserve or Restore? One-Owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Some classics leave potential buyers with decisions to contemplate, and such is the case with this one-owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500. It presents nicely as a genuine survivor, although the seller acknowledges that it carries a few minor cosmetic… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1940 Packard Senior Super 8
Packard built its reputation on elegance and engineering, and by 1940, the Senior Series Super Eight was among the most refined cars you could buy in America. Sleek, imposing, and replete with quiet prestige, these pre-war Packards carried a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Buick Super Sedanet
For a glorious postwar period of about five years’ duration, the beautiful American fastback ruled the road. Its time was brief; the “hardtop convertible” was popularized by General Motors in 1949 and roofs were never quite the same after… more»
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Racing-Inspired Vista: 1960 Pontiac Catalina
General Motors redesigned its 1959-60 cars in search of a longer, wider, lower appearance akin to the 1957-60 Chrysler “Forward Look” styling. For those years, the Catalina was on par with the Chevy Impala and represented the lion’s share… more»
