In the late 1960s, Detroit wanted to make a name for itself in Trans Am racing (Sports Car Club of America). At the time, SCCA limited Trans Am engine displacement to 302 cubic inches, which prompted the Chevy Camaro… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Packard Patrician 400
Packard entered 1951 with a range of vehicles representing its first genuine post-war new models. The Patrician 400 Sedan was its “senior” offering, with the company finding homes for 9,001 of these classics during the first production year. The… more»
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BF Auction: 1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Convertible
The 1994 Camaro Z28 graphically demonstrated that Chevrolet was back in the performance game. It offered acceleration and a top speed that is still considered impressive three decades after these cars rolled off the line. The rare Convertible version… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1993 Chevrolet S-10 V6
Sneaking onto the market before the Ford Ranger as America’s first home-produced small truck, at least for the “big three”, the Chevrolet S-10 was offered in the U.S. and Canada until 2004. This example has to be the nicest… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I
The 1971-73 Mustang Mach I scores plenty of points in the looks department, with that cool Sportsroof stance making the pony appear aggressive from just about any outside angle. However, by this time, muscle car desirability was starting to… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1948 Packard Super Eight Sedan
Pity poor Packard. From its founding in 1899, it rose to prominence in the 1920s and ’30s making luxury cars for wealthy customers. But the Great Depression dealt it a near-fatal blow, and the rise of Ford and GM… more»
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1977 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 Flareside 460 V8
I’m a big fan of “the first” or “the last” of anything related to vehicles. I tell myself that they’re worth more and potential collector vehicles and sometimes that gets me into trouble as I try to find enough… more»
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1 of 370: 1970 Dodge Super Bee Project
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. Both were budget-minded muscle cars, with the latter being more successful sales-wise. Super Bee production lasted just four years (1968 to 1971) though the nameplate would… more»
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1973 Cadillac Brougham With Only 18K Miles
So, this 1973 Cadillac is a Brougham edition which is pronounced something like “brome” and not “bro-gun” or “bro-ham”. Regardless, it’s a biggie and qualifies for the “Whammer-jammer” designation – more on that to follow. The seller claims only… more»
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Original and Unrestored: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
One of America’s greatest racing legends, Rufus Parnell Jones (better known as Parnelli), passed away last year at the age of 90. Although he won the Indy 500 and the Baja 1000 (among many other races), the late, great… more»
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23,900 Miles! 1972 Pontiac Catalina Coupe
No rust? No dents or dings? 23,900 miles? A two-door hardtop with a 400 V8? Those wheels, the color, the condition? Man, this 1972 Pontiac Catalina Coupe has to be one of the nicest ones on the planet in… more»
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1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 SceniCoupe
Dragged out into the harsh winter sun, this 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 SceniCoupe in Edgecomb, Maine represents a pinnacle or “finnacle” for fans of fin-happy late ’50s turnpike cruisers. Low and wide styling said goodbye to pre-war designs that… more»
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Luxurious Droptop: 1967 Plymouth Fury III Convertible
The Fury was one of those cars that changed proportions a few times in the Plymouth lineup, sometimes considered a full-size offering, and mid-size during other generations. In 1967, the Fury was riding on Chrysler’s large C-body platform, with… more»
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Epic Project! 1950 Marmon-Herrington Motorhome
Let’s see…. you have a vintage Marmon-Herrington bus lying around – hmm, what to do with it? How about converting it to a motorhome! Here on eBay is a 1950 Marmon-Herrington made into a 28-foot RV, complete with a… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Perceiving a market need between full-size Impala and compact Nova, Chevrolet introduced a mid-size car in 1964. That was the Chevelle, but it was not the first product of its type (Ford got there ahead with the downsized Fairlane… more»
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Excellent Older Restoration: 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS
Some enthusiasts will give restored classics a wide berth, fearing that the car’s sparkling paint might hide some significant nightmares. However, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this 1965 Chevrolet Nova… more»
