One Fox platform that doesn’t seem to get as much attention as many of the others is the Ford Fairmont and its corporate cousin the Mercury Zephyr, both compacts that went into production back in 1978. The Fairmont replaced… more»
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20k Original Miles? 1972 Plymouth Duster
Sometimes, claims about a classic must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1972 Plymouth Duster. The odometer reading of 20,000 miles is extraordinarily low, but its history makes that plausible. It recently emerged from… more»
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Stored for 35 Years! 1965 Ford Mustang
This 1965 Mustang has occupied this spot in the seller’s garage for thirty-five years. The dry environment means it should be rock-solid, although it is begging for TLC. The lack of apparent rust makes it ideal for someone considering… more»
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Rare First Year: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets. Few people knew of a badge that would eventually become a mainstay of the Camaro range. The lack of knowledge by potential buyers meant that only 602 examples rolled… more»
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WS6 Equipped: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
When you look at the corporate culture of General Motors as a whole in the early eighties, it was a miracle that the Camaro/Firebird/Trans Am and the C4 Corvette even existed. The emphasis was on fuel efficiency and profits. … more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1958 Edsel Corsair
The recipe for creating a good car is surprisingly straightforward. A manufacturer must create a vehicle with styling that is, at least, inoffensive. It must sell at a competitive price, and the build quality must be acceptable to the… more»
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Metal Shed Find: 1949 Packard Eight Tourer
In non-restored fashion, I’ve always considered cars like this 1949 Packard to be scary-looking. I guess it’s the combination of the shape, and the condition, that gives me the heebie-jeebies. You know, it has the kind of bearing that… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Lincoln Continental
It is always encouraging when a seller encourages interested parties to inspect their classic before considering submitting a bid. Such is the case with this 1962 Lincoln Continental. It isn’t perfect, and they are honest about its shortcomings. However,… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
This 1976 Ford Granada Ghia probably won’t fall instantly onto many enthusiasts’ Top Ten desirable classics lists. However, this car has defied the odds as an original, low-mile survivor. It isn’t perfect, although it has no apparent pressing needs… more»
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48K Original Miles: 1993 Buick Roadmaster
My late mother-in-law owned a car just like this Mason, Ohio domiciled 1993 Buick Roadmaster. We used to call it the “Road Cochon” (french for pig) and boy it was. These big full-frame B-body cars (Chevrolet Impala SS, Caprice,… more»
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Rusty Relic: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was introduced in 1969 as a performance-oriented version of the popular Ford Mustang “pony car”. It was available only as a SportsRoof model (aka fastback). Right out of the gate, it would be a key sales… more»
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455 Upgrade! 1977 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The year 1977 marked not only the last Colonade-style body for the 4-4-2 but it was also now the only remaining model in the Oldsmobile lineup that still featured that cool NASCAR-inspired sloped treatment on the front end for… more»
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Sturdy Driver! 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler SR Sport
Jeep’s entry into the early ’80s small pickup truck market, the Scrambler, brought a rugged edge that daintier offerings (mostly Asian imports) lacked. This 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler calls Wilmette, Illinois home after spending most of its life in… more»
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Museum Quality: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Cutlass Supreme
Life was tough in the seventies if you liked cars that went fast. Between emissions regulations and various fuel crises, new car lots weren’t exactly filled with the most pulse-pounding offerings. There were some interesting choices if you wanted… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Project
Chevrolet’s Camaro would be the first serious threat to the Ford Mustang’s dominance in the “pony car” market. In the car’s first three years (1967-69), more than three-quarters of a million copies of the Camaro would leave the assembly… more»
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26k Mile Survivor? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»
