The 88 (or Eighty-Eight) was one of Oldsmobile’s longest-running nameplates. 88 badges appeared on Oldsmobiles between 1949 and 1999. The Dynamic was one of many sub-names used during this time, like this futuristic-looking “Sceni-Coupe” from 1959. An older restoration,… more»
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9,800-Mile 1985 Buick LeSabre Collector’s Edition
As the last year for Buick LeSabre’s rear-wheel drive models, the fifth-generation cars were a bit smaller and a lot lighter than the previous generation cars. That being said, they still had enough of what customers wanted in a… more»
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Mild Project: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
The history of the “people’s car” is rooted in Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The Nazi party’s successor to the country’s labor unions – aka the German Labour Front – founded Volkswagen in 1937 after Hitler ordered that a cheap, mass-produced… more»
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Cheap Wheels in Wisconsin: 1995 Ford Escort
The Ford Escort replaced the Pinto and was the company’s first “world car,” meaning that the car was developed across numerous global markets. It debuted in 1981 and was in production across three generations through 2003. The seller has… more»
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Unmodified/Unmolested: 1971 Dodge Charger
How unusual! A 1971 Dodge Charger that is not a performance version and hasn’t been poorly twisted into a wanna-be muscle car. The seller tells us, “Selling my dad‘s car when my dad passed away. He left me a… more»
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Too Many Doors to Save? 1957 Plymouth Savoy
Named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy was an entry-level or middle grade car in Plymouth’s full-size lineup in the 1950s (and through 1964). Sedans and wagons were the body styles (no hardtops or convertibles in this price range)…. more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Pontiac Sedan Delivery Plus Parts Car
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to rerun their auction, but this time with a much lower reserve! Be sure to take another look and cast your bids. The sedan delivery is just what it sounds like: a… more»
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Tribute To A Friend: 1955 MG Magnette ZA
Up until about fifteen years ago, I had no idea that MG had actually built a four-door sedan, such as this 1955 Magnette. A dear, departed friend of mine was a consummate car-guy and British sports car enthusiast. And… more»
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V8 Upgrade: 1962 Ford Fairlane
If we ignored the wider steel wheels, this 1962 Ford Fairlane could be a genuine sleeper. Its original, capable six-cylinder engine has been replaced by a V8, delivering a significant power gain that will improve performance. It presents extremely… more»
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Original Paint & 390 Power: 1959 Ford Galaxie
During the 1959 model run, the Ford Galaxie was introduced as the top-tier trim level for the Fairlane, a position previously held by the Fairlane 500. A complete redesign was in store for 1960, so the ’59 Galaxie is… more»
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Potential Sleeper? 1968 Ford Falcon
Ford joined the compact car market in the U.S. in 1960 with the popular Falcon. It was in production across three generations and through 1970 when it was replaced by the also popular Maverick. Demand for the car waned… more»
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50 MPG! 1982 Chevrolet Diesel Chevette
Sort of like Rodney Dangerfield, Chevrolet’s Chevette (’76-’87) gets no respect. And even less has been bestowed upon the diesel-powered version, such as today’s feature, courtesy of Curvette, a 1982 oil burner edition. Having suffered through three years of… more»
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Original Paint? 1955 Buick Super Riviera
Looking like it popped off the pages of a 1950s Raymond Chandler detective novel, this Buick is right at home in sunny Southern California. All that sun has baked the some of the paint, which is advertised as being… more»
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Future SS Clone? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The second generation (1968 to 1972) of the Chevrolet Chevelle was a big seller. Especially the Super Sport editions that were hot during muscle car mania. Because documentation is required to tell a true SS from a clone, these… more»
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Unfinished Tudor: 1959 Ford Custom 300
From 1957 to 1959, the Custom 300 was Ford’s middle-of-the-road offering, positioned under the Fairlane 500. These were sold as sedans rather than hardtops and competed with Chevrolet’s Biscayne and/or Bel Air. The seller has a 1959 2-door sedan… more»
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Hemi-Powered 1953 DeSoto Firedome Sedan
My advice for anyone looking to break into car collecting on a budget is to avoid setting your sights on one model year, make, or model. After all, there are so many great classics out there for sale in… more»
