The good with the bad is how I’d label this 1979 Mercedes 240D. The W123 platform cars, of which this 240D is a member, are, subjectively speaking, some of the finest-looking and best-engineered cars produced by M-B. It’s the… more»
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Rare Saloon: 1954 Sunbeam-Talbot 90 Mk IIA
In 1901, the first Sunbeam motorcar was manufactured in the midst of a factory that made bicycles, and by 1905, Sunbeam Motor Car Company existed as a standalone business. Models proliferated, spurred by its chief designer’s fondness for racing…. more»
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Spotless Special: 1971 Ford Torino Halo Edition
At one point during the 1960s and 1970s, it seemed that manufacturers were releasing special editions of their existing models every second day to bolster sales. It seemed like overkill, but it was a clever market strategy. One such… more»
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Affordable Big-Block Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
Typically, the words “Chevrolet big-block project” and “affordable” aren’t seen in the same sentence. Even as project candidates, any Chevrolet with the iconic V8 under the hood commands a premium over lesser mortals. However, this 1966 Biscayne could be… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom
We’ve all seen those listings where a seller provides a bare minimum of words describing their vehicle. It leaves potential buyers wanting more and will often cause those people to throw up their hands and consign the classic to… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1965 Pontiac Le Mans
Sometimes, a classic car doesn’t need luxury or muscle credentials to make an impact. Often it can be all about the condition and ownership history, which is the case with this 1965 Pontiac Le Mans. It is a two-owner… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
Jaguar’s Sir William Lyons pursued the saloon niche with a vengeance in the 1960s, introducing four models in quick succession. This constellation ranged from the limousine-like Mk X to the aristocratic luxury of the XJ6. The S-type sat between… more»
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Recent Revival: 1949 Plymouth Coupe
If this 1949 Plymouth Coupe proves nothing else, it clearly shows there are excellent classics hiding in sheds across the country. All they need is the right person passionate about returning them to active service. That is the story… more»
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Possible Daily Driver: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan
Owning a desirable classic that could double as a practical daily driver is a dream for many, but such cars are few and far between. However, that could be a reality with this 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan. Don’t… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
It almost seems inevitable that any classic falling within the affordable category will require significant restoration work. This can make an initially inexpensive purchase become a financial black hole. However, this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere could be an exception to… more»
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Award Winner! 1961 Pontiac Ventura
Between 1960 and 1970, the Ventura was an upscale version of the Catalina, perhaps like the Impala was a tier above the Bel Air. Mechanically they were mostly the same car, but the Ventura was packaged to appeal more… more»
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The Saab Collectors Overlook: 1969 Saab 99
Everyone is familiar with the Saab 96, 900, 9000, and the unique Sonnett. However, the company also produced a very good, and larger, vehicle to share the showroom with the 96 called the Saab 99. Many were produced but… more»
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Four Door Fun! 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Once again, we have another 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T to review, a true hot rod from a time when production rods weren’t that hot. This example has only experienced 40K miles of use and has been painstakingly maintained. While… more»
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GM’s Beetle: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Compact cars were all the rage in the early 1960s and the Corvair would be Chevrolet’s first foray into that field. But they wouldn’t take the path most traveled at first, instead creating a small car that had an… more»
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Restored in ’81? 1940 Pontiac Business Coupe
We are experiencing a bounty of business coupes! First, there was this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer, following, was a 1938 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe, and now, we have a 1940 Pontiac Special Six. We’re told that it was completely restored in… more»
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Rare Rotary Pair: 1974 Citroën GS Birotor x 2!
Whenever the topic of discussion turns toward production cars powered by the legendary Wankel rotary engine, two manufacturers spring to mind. The most obvious is Mazda, which utilized the powerplant in its “Rx” series vehicles. The other shining light… more»
