The practice of buying a deeply depreciated luxury vehicle has always been a somewhat taboo topic in the world of car enthusiasts. Somewhat unfairly – but not without justification – we’ve all had our doubts about the guy who… more»
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Turbocharged Sedan: 1997 Saab 9000 CSE
It’s amazing how much of a chilling effect a brand’s retirement can have on future values of cars made when the company was in its prime. Saab has deep roots in the enthusiast community, manufacturing a variety of sedans,… more»
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Green With Envy: 1969 AMC Rebel SST
Pragmatic even in its advertising campaign, a Rambler brochure said about the 1969 Rebel: “Rebel. The car for people.” It goes on to say, “The thing about the Rebel is: people like it.” This unusually-colored 1969 AMC Rebel SST… more»
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Low Miles! 1984 Cadillac Seville
The early 1960s found Detroit car makers preoccupied with each other while occasionally taking pot shots at VW by serving up Corvairs, Larks, and Falcons. But the mid 1960s and 1970s brought an entirely new threat to our shores…. more»
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Canary in a Coal Mine: 1941 Plymouth Coupe
Much digital ink has been spilled in the media to convince everyone that we are entering a recession. Maybe. Maybe not. One of the ways car enthusiasts can tell if money is tight is by looking at the antique… more»
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Zero Rust: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Although it doesn’t enjoy a reputation for dissolving like a soluble Aspirin, the Volkswagen Beetle could develop rust issues. However, this 1965 example has avoided such problems. It is a two-owner classic that has been garaged for most of… more»
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Survivor or Restored? 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Chevrolet hoped to recapture some of the sales magic of the 1965 Impala (one million units, including the SS). So, Chevy introduced the Custom Coupe in 1968. Essentially, it was a Caprice (formal roofline) with Impala trim, and the… more»
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Former Limo? 1981 Checker Marathon
Most folks associate Checker Motors with bright yellow taxicabs – and rightfully so. For more than 20 years, they cranked out sturdy, dependable, and roomy sedans and wagons for commercial use. The Marathon was built for the smaller consumer… more»
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Horse-Collar Grille! 1958 Edsel Citation Project
Sixty years after its demise, the Edsel is still considered the biggest financial failure of the U.S. auto industry. That’s because it’s said that Ford Motor Co. took it on the chin for as much as $350 million in… more»
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Big-Block Transplant: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
This 1966 Chevrolet Impala has led multiple lives, undergoing a color change and a couple of engine transplants. Many readers will agree that its latest iteration is the best, with stunning Blue paint and a big-block under the hood…. more»
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Drive It Away: 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom Breezeway
Although it’s little more than a footnote in Ford Motor Company history, the “Breezeway” roof and opening rear window shown on this ’63 Mercury Monterey Custom didn’t suffer from a lack of trying. In terms of production cars, Mercury… more»
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Last Year Classic: 1966 Rambler Classic 770
Rambler dropped the mid-level trim for its last version of the Classic in 1966, and this is the top-trim 770 model. It looks great in the photos, and yes, the wheels have been sandblasted and painted an AMC color…. more»
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BF Alumni: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
We join Sir William Lyons in 1959 at the Earls Court Motor Show, as his company launches the Jaguar Mk II to effusive reviews. The mid-sized sporting saloon was appreciated for its outstanding balance of handling and power. On… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Now it’s time for a “Whatever happened to…?” segment, and in this episode, we’re targeting the Mercury Cougar. It went from a refined pony car in ’67 to a heavier, slower-looking edition in ’71 to this 1978 XR-7, essentially… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
As a staff member of Barn Finds, my position could have come with a disclaimer: “The tips list can be hazardous to your wealth.” Make no bones about it; this ’66 Chrysler 300 hardtop is exactly the sort of car… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac embodied a “can-do” spirit throughout its heyday in the 1960s and early ’70s, bringing us the Tempest four, rope drive, the Overhead Cam 6, the Super Duty 455, and Endura bumpers, among many other innovations and delights. I’d… more»
