The seller says this 1988 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series has been in a collection its whole life and has only added 37,383 miles to the odometer over the last 37 years. Let’s do the math, wait, you can… more»
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72k Original Miles: 1967 Mercury Caliente
Some classics tick so many of the right boxes that it becomes challenging to identify their greatest attribute. That appears true of this 1967 Mercury Caliente. This gem presents superbly, has a V8 under the hood, and has only… more»
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Drive Anywhere? 1961 Studebaker Lark VI
After the merger between Studebaker and Packard in the mid-1950s proved to be a dud, the company needed a new product savior. That turned out to be the Lark compact, which generated extra sales going into the 1960s. The… more»
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Rat Rod Candidate? 1955 Buick Special
Well, it’s old and I suppose it’s special, but a 1955 Buick Special four-door sedan isn’t exactly what springs to mind when I hear the term “rat rod” bandied about. Regardless, that’s one suggestion emanating from the seller of… more»
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1985 Toyota Corolla DX Diesel 5-Speed Liftback
Rollin’ coal doesn’t have quite the same meaning when you’re in a friendly little Toyota Corolla as when you’re in a jacked-up, angry-faced black pickup on someone’s rear bumper. Make mine a friendly 1985 Toyota Corolla DX diesel 5-speed… more»
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Recent SS Clone: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevrolet Nova was still at or near the top of the U.S. sales chart for compact cars (307,000 units). Many of them came with econobox power (6-cylinder), including the seller’s grandfather’s coupe…. more»
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Lotus Alternative: 1970 Ford Cortina Mk II 1600E
When Ford collaborated with Lotus, the result was a Cortina that enjoyed success on the track and in the showroom. The downside is that today, the Lotus Cortina’s desirability means it tends to attract high prices in the classic… more»
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Cheapest of Wheels: 1991 Chevrolet Corsica
The Corsica was the latest front-wheel-drive compact car to emerge from Chevrolet in the 1980s. From 1987 to 1995, nearly 1.6 million of them ventured out on the highways, yet when was the last time you recall seeing one?… more»
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Rebuilt Engine And More: 1955 Buick Century
During the first half of the 1950s, Buick had the world on a string, as Frank Sinatra and other crooners so memorably sang. It produced 738,814 units for the model year, enough for third place in the industry. Unfortunately,… more»
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A Joy to Drive: 1954 Ford Customline
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is true, then the first photo of this 1954 Ford Customline tells us much. The selection of show silverware leaning against the front bumper attests… more»
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Future Drag Car? 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959 to 1975, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. The car was popular for fleet purchases and the like. If you didn’t mind rubber floor coverings instead of carpeting, the Biscayne was your car. The seller’s ’62… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1972 Plymouth Duster Twister
The Duster was a popular compact car from Plymouth in the 1970s. It was created by adding a sporty fastback body to the rather stoic Valiant foundation. Plymouth sold a ton of them from 1970 to 1976, including the… more»
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50K Original Miles: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
A few days ago, I heard a commentator discussing how more respect needs to be shown to 80s and 90s cars because the day is upon us where those vehicles are more collectible than commuter. Once considered throwaway, the… more»
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Italian Elegance: 1952 Siata 208CS Lungo 2+2 Bertone Berlinetta
It’s that time again: August in Monterey, when the cognoscenti descend on a few square miles of mid-coast California to view a selection of the world’s most interesting cars. I know what you’re thinking – it’s not a barn… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1965 Chevrolet Nova
We see our share of Chevrolet Novas in SS form crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and it is always refreshing when one of the “lesser” models appears for us to review. This 1965 Nova is an excellent example… more»
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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International
Next up on FCS (Forgotten Car Series), comes this unusual, heavily-clad model that used to be seen every once in a while, and it would make you turn your head. Now it really makes you turn your head as… more»
