Over the years, numerous manufacturers have made a concerted effort to capture the hearts and wallets of potential buyers with retro models. Some of these have proven to be a success, while some haven’t (to be polite). Occasionally, other… more»
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49K Miles: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom
The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom was Pontiac’s top trim level based on the Chieftain and I can’t think of a better setting for a gorgeous two-tone Firegold and White Mist car than equally gorgeous Tucson, Arizona. That’s where… more»
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First SUV? Solid, Driving 1952 Willys Wagon
Willys wagon enthusiasts make a pretty good case for it being the first true sport utility vehicle, although I’m sure Suburban lovers beg to differ. Regardless, the formula of a stretched Jeep chassis with a utilitarian enclosed body has… more»
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Wide-Track! 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Safari
Pontiac went through what a stick-and-ball sports team would call a total upheaval for 1959. The new team leadership (think coaches and general managers) were Chuck Jordan, Bunkie Knudsen and Bill Mitchell, and they were all about changing Pontiac’s… more»
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1-of-12: 1929 Stutz Blackhawk Cabriolet
When the Stutz Motor Company was at its zenith in the 1920s, there was a story that circulated claiming that so exclusive was the ownership of a Stutz vehicle, that if an owner should happen to die in their… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
Sometimes unfinished projects can make people swallow pretty hard, but this 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T looks like it is a really good one. It currently wears a coat of primer, but under that, it is said to be completely… more»
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One Owner: 1980 Chevrolet C10 Long Bed Stepside
I’m normally excited to see short vehicles – short cars, short trucks, small motorcycles, anything small and easy to store. This non-short 1980 Chevrolet C10 long-bed stepside is so long that I could probably fit a Subaru 360 in… more»
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BF Classified: 1978 Lincoln Mark V With 12K Miles
I can almost hear the jingling of gold chains and the strains of “Stayin’ Alive” as I take a trip back to 1978. And as one of the more formidable rides of that era, the Lincoln Mark V stands… more»
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Rod Or Restore? Rare 1947 Hudson Pickup
Update 4/11/20 – This rare Hudson pickup has been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! From 1/8/20 – When you look at its low, swooping lines, you can clearly see why some members of the custom car community… more»
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Stored Since ’71: 1948 Dodge D-24 Custom
Cars from the 1940s are quickly losing steam as far as interest goes. Car collectors are getting older and younger folks typically prefer vehicles from recent decades. There are always exceptions, of course. This 1948 Dodge D-24 Custom can… more»
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Nicest On The Planet? 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Where did the last 31 years go? Don’t ask this 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, because it doesn’t know, it looks like it just glided from the assembly line to today and skipped all of the hardship stuff in between…. more»
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Nice Non-Hudson: 1934 Terraplane Business Coupe
While it might have been built by Hudson, the 1934 Terraplane carried none of the company’s branding beyond its built plate. In fact, during its lifetime, it was known initially as the Essex-Terraplane, and from 1934, simply the Terraplane…. more»
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Levi’s Edition: 1977 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle
This 1977 Jeep CJ5 is an interesting combination of options, featuring both the Golden Eagle package and the Levi’s edition interior. However, to muddy the waters a little further is the fact that the original interior is gone along… more»
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Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing: Volvo 1800 Bodied Corvette!!!
There is upward mobility with cars. For example, a Monte Carlo pretending it’s a Rolls-Royce, a Pontiac Fiero parading around as a Ferrari or VW bug with a ’40 Ford proboscis. But here’s a really odd duck, a Corvette… more»
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Spotless and Original: 1975 Avanti II
Sometimes fate will smile on a particular model of car, and that is the case with the Avanti. Originally designed, built, and released by Studebaker, it could very easily have disappeared when the parent company collapsed in a heap…. more»
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Owned Since ’61! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
A gentleman by the name of “Papa Jim” purchased this 1957 Bel Air in 1961 and drove it on a regular basis before parking it about 10-years-ago. Papa Jim has recently passed away, but the Bel Air has now… more»
