Pontiac launched the Tempest in 1961 as a compact car, along with the Olds F-85 and Buick Special. With the 1964 model year, all three products were promoted to mid-size status, joining the all-new Chevrolet Chevelle. The Tempest name… more»
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1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
I can’t imagine a car as old as this 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham having traveled only 36,500 miles and being in such nice condition. I’m guessing living in the beautiful San Diego, California area helped, it would… more»
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One Family-Owned: 1968 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI
The Alfa Giulia TI is one of the sportiest sedans ever to hit the road. It’s the Italian interpretation – but even more spritely – of the Jaguar Mk II. Imminently tossable, it’s light on its feet and punches… more»
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Only 27K Miles! 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
One of America’s all-time market share heavy-weights was Chevrolet’s Impala. It rained supreme in the sixties and throughout most of the seventies. The ’77 B-body downsizing, however, saw the more upscale Caprice take the catbird seat and the Impala… more»
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Luxe Land Yacht: 1968 Cadillac DeVille
While not quite a survivor, this 1968 Cadillac deVille listed here on eBay is in top condition given its age. Bidding has been frisky, with 41 bids advancing the price to $15,000. A $16,500 buy-it-now option was suspended today,… more»
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State Patrol Pursuit Car: 1961 Plymouth Savoy
No car probably changed so much styling-wise from one year to the next as the 1961 full-size Plymouth. Gone were the tailfins that defined the 1950s and a rather bizarre grille with curved eyebrows was added in front. It’s… more»
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Nicest One Left? 37K-Mile 1984 Pontiac 6000 STE
The internet is weird, no wonder there’s so much fake information out there, dividing everyone and turning us all into social media-arguing combatants with total strangers. If you type in “fastest car in 1984” you get so many answers… more»
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Forward Look Project: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Sport Fury was a one-year-wonder, introduced by Plymouth for the 1959 model year. Plymouth pulled the car after a single outing but brought it back in 1962. It was at the top of the totem pole, with the… more»
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BF Auction: 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe
Attention Barn Finds readers who have a predilection for 1930s Fords: It is time to rearrange your finances and clean out the garage. It’s tough to say what year is the best when it comes to one of Henry’s finest decades,… more»
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Small Block V8: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Oldsmobile introduced the mid-size Cutlass Supreme in 1966, joining the also new Toronado in the personal luxury car space. It would go on to become a market leader in this space for more than 20 years. This 1986 edition… more»
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Older Restoration: 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop
Finding a classic that presents well, has no apparent rust problems, and is an affordable turnkey proposition can be challenging. However, this 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop ticks those boxes. The seller revived it last year after several years of… more»
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Two Prior Owners + Color Change: 1972 Ford LTD
Are you old enough to remember when Ford introduced the LTD in 1965? If so, do you also recall the ads where they compared the quiet ride of the LTD to that of a Rolls-Royce? At first, it was… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was based on the Vega platform with the ills of that car (hopefully) resolved. It competed against the likes of the Ford Mustang II in the sporty subcompact market. Each GM division (except Cadillac) would get… more»
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Impeccable Sport Coupe: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet ditched the tailfins on their full-size cars in 1961. That made for a cleaner look that may have reached its pinnacle in 1962 (my favorite of the 1961-64 generation). The Impala Sport Couple had a more formal roofline… more»
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Parts or Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Roller
The Galaxie 500 dominated the Ford lineup across three decades (1959 to 1974). It was the company’s bread-and-better car much like the Impala at Chevrolet. The third generation was around from 1965 to 1969 and is noteworthy for being… more»
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Rally Rumbler: 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi GC8 Type RA V5
Though configured in right hand drive, this example of Subaru’s world rally car is near the top of the stack in terms of collectability. Never sold in the US market, it’s a niche model (1000 copies made) inside a… more»
