It is a question I have often pondered. How effectively would AMC have competed against “The Big Three” had it had access to a decent budget? The company produced some innovative products, and while some of its models wouldn’t… more»
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Older Restoration – 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Sedate silver and white with a raunchy red interior, this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad in Olympia, Washington comes to market in a nicely prepared listing with plenty of pictures and a decent description. Any seller including close-up shots of the… more»
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Nine Passenger 1985 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon
Are we there yet? We can imagine kids in a chorus of impatience – anxious for their arrival at the next fun destination – park, campground, grandma’s place. Replay those days in style with this 1985 Buick LeSabre Estate… more»
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Aluminum V8 Wagon: 1961 Oldsmobile F-85
The F-85 was Oldsmobile’s first compact car, launched in 1961 on the new “Y” unibody platform it shared with the Pontiac Tempest and Buick Special. It differed from its cousins in that it had a 215 cubic inch aluminum… more»
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Cheap Longroof: 1981 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon
The seller refers to this 1981 AMC Eagle Wagon as being in fair to good condition, and there is some interior work to do, but it looks pretty solid from what we can see in the photos. That being… more»
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No Reserve: 1946 Chevrolet Suburban Project
The Suburban holds its place in history as the longest-running automotive production nametag, not only at your Chevrolet dealership but also worldwide, so kudos to the folks at Chevy for offering a vehicle that’s evolved over the years to… more»
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Clean 8-Seater: 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
I’ve long believed that everybody should have access to the classic car ownership experience. That can prove more challenging for large families, and if you are in that situation, this 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser could be the perfect vehicle…. more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact built in the U.S. and would remain in production for 10 model years (1971-80). The car would be popular enough to spawn a badge-engineered version for Mercury called the Bobcat. This 1974 edition,… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind! 1961 Ford Ranchero Rat Rod
When Ford introduced its new compact (the Falcon) in 1960, they shifted the Ranchero utility coupe to that smaller platform. And the Ranchero would remain a Falcon derivative through 1965. The seller (or a predecessor) took a well-used ’61… more»
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Sport Wagon: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
There’s no doubt that Chevrolet’s Corvette is cool, but let’s be honest, they aren’t all that practical. Now, I get that practicality isn’t all that high on most Corvette owner’s priority list, but there are times when you wish… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon
Ah, the humble Station Wagon. The weapon of choice for the growing family in the era before the minivan and SUV usurped its seemingly unassailable position of power. You will struggle to find a new one in a showroom… more»
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Henney Hearse Project: 1954 Packard Patrician
Henney Motor Co. was in business from 1927 to 1954, producing several vehicles, including limousines, ambulances, and hearses. One of their preferred sources was Packard Motor Car Co. Ironically, Henney got out of their business about the same time… more»
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396 Woodie! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
GM executives must have anticipated they had a winner on their hands almost immediately with the Chevrolet Caprice nametag, as the moniker went from being just a trim option for the Impala in 1965 to its own stand-alone model… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1969 Volkswagen Squareback Automatic
In 1961, Volkswagen enhanced its line-up by introducing the Type 3 in several body styles – all meant to provide more cargo and passenger capacity than the Beetle. One of the more popular Type 3s was the Squareback, which… more»
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BF Auction: 1961 Peugeot 403 Break Wagon
French manufacturers have earned a well-deserved reputation for producing cars that aren’t loaded with luxury appointments but feature excellent engineering and unsurpassed versatility. One such car is the Peugeot 403, which remains a firm favorite in many African nations… more»
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Hey Ho Caballero! 1958 Buick Estate Wagon
I have often wondered what “Caballero” meant. Until now, I guess I was too lazy to look it up. Meriam-Webster defines it as “Knight, Cavalier; Chiefly Southwestern U.S, Horseman“. I can associate a ’58 Buick with a lot of… more»
