It can sometimes be challenging to decide when a classic has deteriorated beyond the point of no return. Views differ on the subject, and I expect that to be the case with this 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park…. more»
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Yard Running Project: 1955 Studebaker President
Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954, just before the start of the 1955 model year. So, the cars that both companies built weren’t impacted until the 1957 model year. The plan to resurrect the President nameplate as Studebaker’s top-of-the-line… more»
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Rusty Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang (Inline-6)
The popular Ford Mustang debuted in the Spring of 1964, but only two body styles were offered at first: the hardtop coupe and the convertible. It wouldn’t be until the Fall of 1964 when full-year 1965 Mustang production got… more»
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Original Paint: 34k Mile 1970 Ford Custom 500
Choosing the right collectible automobile is often like kids picking their teams for kickball. Everyone wants the most desirable players first. Sometimes the vehicle, or player, you would pick last can surprise you. In the automotive world, four doors… more»
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Prewar Pickup Project: 1935 Ford Pickup
Prewar pickup trucks just have a certain charm to them. Their form-over-function designs provided them with honest good looks and a wholesome simplicity that we just don’t see in modern trucks. They are a reminder of how complex and… more»
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Cheap Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet feels his reduced price of $5,500 is a very reasonable exchange for all of the potential he’s seeing here, and with this price reflecting a reduction of five hundred dollars already plus the… more»
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11K Mile: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT
There was a brief lull in the wave of Fox body Ford Mustang Cobras that came to market over the last few months, but here’s yet another example still practically new in the wrapper. With just over 11,000 miles… more»
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Subtle Supercar: 13k Mile 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Upon its release, the C4 Corvette faced criticism from some quarters for lackluster performance. This was an era when manufacturers were still grappling with emission regulations, but Chevrolet rode to the rescue with the ZR-1 in 1990. It recaptured… more»
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No Reserve 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack
I have often wondered whether there is a bad angle from which to photograph a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, and I believe the answer to that question is a resounding “no.” These cars exude style and a muscular presence,… more»
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Two-Owner 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Classics with a known history are guaranteed to generate buyer interest, and this 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fasback is no exception. It has attracted twenty-eight bids, suggesting buyers like what they see. The auction is approaching its conclusion, meaning… more»
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Only 7,250 Miles? 1977 Mercury Monarch
There are a lot of 1970s automobiles you don’t see much of anymore, and the Mercury Monarch is one of them. And that’s not because there weren’t many built – to the contrary, more than a half million surfaced… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 With 450 Horsepower!
The 1968-72 Chevy Nova’s are some of the most-often cloned muscle cars. That’s because they’re relatively plentiful, lighter, and nimbler than, say, a Chevelle SS. This beautiful example is one of them, but it’s made extra special by having… more»
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36K Original Miles! 1967 Ford Custom 500
When was the last time that you saw a Ford Custom 500 two-door sedan such as this 1967 example? They were generally purchased for one of two reasons, A: fleet-buy for various and sundry reasons, or B: budget-buy, someone… more»
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Kit Car Bonanza: Mercedes, MG, & Frazer-Nash
Kit cars have been around for decades, with the craze starting in California in the 1970s. Several manufacturers have been involved and a variety of mechanical underpinnings were deployed, often donated by the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. From Orange… more»
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Supercharged 5-Speed: 1992 Ford Thunderbird SC
What is the difference between a personal luxury coupe and a high-performance coupe? Apparently, for the Thunderbird, it is a supercharger backed by a 5-speed transmission. This 1992 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe is located in Amherst, Wisconsin. It is… more»
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No Reserve 1978 Ford Bronco XLT 4X4
We all know about the original (’66-’77) Ford Bronco’s popularity but it seems that the trend is continuing with the follow-on generation such as this 1978 XLT example. These big two-door variants are moving in the same direction (upward)… more»
