The LeSabre was Buick’s “bread and butter” car from 1959 to 2005. It was positioned below the Electra in terms of trim, much like the Chevy Impala was to the Caprice. The cars were part of General Motors’ downsizing… more»
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Four Door Bruiser! 1968 Buick 430 Wildcat
When I think of cars like this 1968 Buick Wildcat, a high-performance, stylish, two-door hardtop or convertible full-sizer is what comes to mind – you know like a Pontiac Grand Prix, Ford XL, Chevrolet Impala SS/SS427. What I had… more»
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61K Original Miles! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Yesterday we reviewed a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais “International” edition and today, we’re going to wind it back a bit to the Colonnade years (’73-’77) with this very green ’73 Cutlass S. It was this generation, the ’76 in… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1979 Datsun 810 Coupe
I have a great affection for older cars produced by Nissan and Datsun. When I consider the staggering array of vehicles I have owned since I first slipped behind the wheel, nine have worn Nissan and/or Datsun badges. That… more»
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International 5-Speed! 1991 Oldsmobile Calais
Things had certainly changed at Oldsmobile by 1991 – but then they had changed for everyone in the automobile biz by that point. The Doctor’s sales leviathan, the rear-wheel drive Cutlass/Cutlass Supreme had gone away and Cutlass was now… more»
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12k Mile Survivor: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Built between 1938 and 2003, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) is one of the world’s most recognizable vehicles. That’s because of its shape and more than 21.5 million were built across the globe. They came into… more»
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Barn Find Dust Returns: 1937 Oldsmobile Coupe
Not so long ago, in a galaxy you currently reside in, barn dust magically added thousands of dollars to the price of any vintage automobile. The trend was so prevalent that more unscrupulous sellers were purposely dirtying up cars… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1970 BMW 2002 Coupe
BMW managed to bet on the wrong side of both World Wars, constructing aircraft and engines for the losers twice. Prevented by the Treaty of Versailles from making planes after WWI, it pumped out metal household items and motorcycles to… more»
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One of 229? 1976 Ford Maverick
Well, I guess I never thought there would be a time when a Ford Maverick would get coverage on an automotive enthusiast’s website. Sure, the Maverick, such as today’s 1976 discovery, sold well – 2.1 M copies between model… more»
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Police Pensioner: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1
In my part of the world, Ford’s “Interceptor” Explorer is thee go-to cop car. Before that, it was Ford’s Interceptor Taurus, and preceding that it was Chevrolet’s ubiquitous W-body Impala (and I saw one last week that had to… more»
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2002 Alternative? 1974 Datsun 710
Whenever there is a dominant car in a given segment, it’s natural that we try and find a suitable back-up car that offers a similar driving experience for less money. While I realize it’s a stretch to suggest that… more»
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Four-Door Beauty: 1957 Ford Custom 300
The 1957 model year was one of the few times that Ford would sell more cars than Chevrolet (this is back when only one body size was available). The ’57 Fords were new while the ’57 Chevies were a… more»
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Middleman Marketed Vagabond: 1949 Kaiser Vagabond
As earlier generations pass from this Earth, their survivors must deal with their estates. The problem for many of the ones tasked with closing things out is that few of them are car people. This is where a middleman… more»
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Owned For 20 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova 350
Choosing a worthy project candidate can be challenging, particularly if the buyer wants a classic free from significant rust issues. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova ticks that box because it is a dry climate survivor. The small-block V8 under the… more»
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15 Years In the Barn: 1936 Chevrolet “Standard”
Chevrolet would have a milestone year in 1936, beating Ford out for the #1 sales spot. That was no small feat considering that buyers finally had money to spend on new cars after The Great Depression ensued in 1929…. more»
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55k Original Miles: 1979 Subaru DL
Subaru enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing some of the most robust cars on the planet. The Impreza WRX was one of the dominant models in the World Rally Championship, scoring six crowns between 1995 and 2003. Our feature… more»
