“Car for sale ” ads without owner history are incredibly common, yet inquiring about ownership is the first set of questions I ask upon finding an interesting prospect. I like to know how long the seller has had the… more»
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Real SS? 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS
It’s not easy to prove that a third-generation Chevy Nova is a real Super Sport or a clone. The VIN and cowl tag don’t have any telltale signs so it would take things like a build sheet or window… more»
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Nicest One Around? 1956 Buick Special
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve really liked most of the muscle cars Buick offered, as in high school one of my friends had a ’70 Gran Sport that I can still vividly remember 40 years later how… more»
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Luxe Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
In the 1960s, General Motors brands were outselling every other car maker by a long shot. Performance this strong emboldens: the company decided to introduce a groundbreaking car to move the industry ahead. That arrived in the form of… more»
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In The Barn 15 Years: 1955 Packard Clipper
Packard introduced its 1955 line-up in the fall of 1954, just months after Packard and Studebaker had merged to stay relevant. By 1957, Packard designs and engines had been discarded, with the cars becoming nothing more than rebadged Studebakers…. more»
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9,248 Mile People’s Car: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
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51K Original Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Impala
Fresh off covering a fourth-gen 1970 Chevrolet Impala, now it’s time to review its successor, the fifth generation (’71-’76) in the form of a 1972 Impala Custom – the changes were significant! Considered by the seller to be a… more»
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A Most Unlikely Racer: Original 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The Goodwood Revival is one of the biggest bucket list events in the collector car world. It is a combination of racing, a huge concours, and an overwhelming deep dive into automotive history. Five years ago, a video from… more»
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The Forgotten One? 1970 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet hit a grand slam in the second half of the sixties with their B-body full-size cars (Caprice, Impala, BelAir, and Biscayne trim lines). And the star of the show was the Impala. The fourth-gen Impala spanned the years… more»
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Affordable Project: 1923 Ford Model T Fordor
Although it was becoming evident by 1923 that their competitors were producing more modern vehicles, the affordability of the venerable Model T meant that Ford set a new sales record. It was the only year during its long production… more»
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33k Mile Mopar Project: 1959 Plymouth Fury
In the late 1950s, Chevrolet had the Impala, Ford had the Galaxie 500, and Plymouth had the Fury. All were nicely trimmed mainstream, full-size automobiles (the Big 3’s compacts wouldn’t arrive until 1960). This 1959 Plymouth Fury spent many… more»
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32k Original Miles: 1957 Buick Special Riviera
I don’t know an enthusiast that doesn’t respect authenticity. That doesn’t mean that, in their eyes, a classic car needs to be 100% original. However, most will accept a vehicle as long as the seller doesn’t present it as… more»
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Low Mile Amazon: 1967 Volvo 122s
Safety has always been the cornerstone of Volvo’s business model. For example, it was the first global auto manufacturer to have front seat belts as standard equipment in the 1950s. This thought process carried over to the 122s, which… more»
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English Endeavor: 1953 Bentley R-Type
The R-Type replaced Bentley’s first post-World War II automobile, the Mark Vi. It was similar in appearance and technology (!) to its predecessors, but saloons (i.e., sedans) like the seller’s car had a bigger “boot” (trunk). One of just… more»
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Charming Berlina: 1957 Lancia Appia Series 2
We have met the character Vittorio Jano before, in this review of an Alfa 6C, and we are about to meet him again. Jano architected some of the most enduring engines in history. After he left Alfa in 1936,… more»
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An Ambassador Of A Barn Find: 1953 Nash
Described as, “Pininfarina’s Latest Masterpiece” is the Nash “Airflyte” such as this 1953 Ambassador. While maybe not as rounded out as the first Airflyte incarnation (1949-1951), it still resembles an aerodynamic bathtub on wheels. This car is, what else,… more»
