Ford introduced the Maverick compact in 1969 and it was nearly as successful as the Mustang five years prior. Mercury had a void in its product offering, so in 1971 a rebadged version of the Maverick debuted as the… more»
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Seldom Seen! 1960 BMW 700
Somewhere way back in the recesses of my car-induced brain, I recall the BMW 700. Digging around in the Barn Finds archives I could find six that we have covered before, most recently about a year ago with the… more»
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Upgraded Small-Block V8: 1971 Plymouth Scamp
Chrysler introduced two “new” editions of their compact cars in 1971, although they really weren’t new. In response to the successful Plymouth Duster fastback in 1970, Dodge got their version the next year called the Demon. At the same… more»
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Affordable Alternative? 1963 V8 Ford Falcon Futura
As I’m sure most of you have noticed, the prices for various collectible cars have gotten stratospheric. There are those that claim that the apex has been hit and values are, or will, start trending downward, especially as “collectors”… more»
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Parked 16 Years: 1969 AMC Ambassador SST 390
Every time I see a photo like this, I wonder how many nice old vehicles are still hidden away, there must be thousands of them just waiting for someone to come along and make them an offer they can’t… more»
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Holy Chevrolet! 1996 Caprice Gotham Cruiser Batmobile
Batmobiles are cult objects – subjects of books, film lore, and websites. Fans collect comic books showing the various iterations of Batmobiles, models of Batmobiles, or …. actual Batmobiles. The less well-heeled but truly dedicated build their own Batmobiles…. more»
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Forlorn Cat: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 1 1/2 Liter Saloon
Before WWII, Jaguar was evolving out of William Lyons’ Swallow Sidecar Company. Lyons managed to keep his company afloat during the Depression by joining with Standard to make a sports car. The SS1 was introduced in 1931 and produced… more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
The design of Chevrolet’s full-size cars for 1959-62 used “bubble top” styling with its 2-door hardtops (though some will say that was really only in ‘61-62). That meant a generous amount of glass was used in the roof with… more»
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30k Miles: One Owner 1972 Buick LeSabre Custom
The Buick LeSabre was a long-term product of that GM division with production from 1959 to 2005. It was a full-size car that was usually the “family sedan” positioned below the luxurious Electra 225. This example from 1972 is… more»
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Unmolested Estate Find: 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon
Estate sales can unearth some great classic cars, and while some or more desirable than others, this 1987 Dodge Diplomat Salon is a peach. It is an original and unmolested survivor with a list of desirable options. Its odometer… more»
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French Flair: 1935 Peugeot 401D Cabriolet
Just a few articles ago, we mentioned the 1935 Peugeot Eclipse – a convertible with a retractable hardtop. Now, here on eBay is a 1935 Peugeot 401D but in cabriolet form. The 401 and the slightly later 402 were… more»
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Coral Mist Magnificent! 1964 Buick Skylark
The big news at GM in ’64 was the new intermediate A-body spread across four different brands as the Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac Tempest, Oldsmobile F-85, and Buick Special. All four also offered upscale trim levels too in the form… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air With 65k Miles!
Choosing to part with a classic that has been a member of the same family for more than six decades can’t be easy, but it is the one made by the owner of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. It… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and they met with tremendous success. Over the next three years, Chevy would produce nearly five million of the so-called “Tri-Fives” which are still in demand today with collectors. This 1956 edition, the… more»
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Almost a GTO? 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The 1971-72 mid-size Pontiac LeMans Sport was something of a cross between the LeMans and the GTO. That probably didn’t help GTO sales as you could order a LeMans Sport with bucket seats, a big engine, and the “Enduro”… more»
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One Year Only: 1971 Ford Torino 500
Ford added the Torino to the mid-size Fairlane roster in 1968 – and by 1971 – the nameplate represented the entire line. Named after Turin in Northern Italy, the Torino would be a Ford staple through the 1976 model… more»
