Preparing to put the ’50s in the rearview mirror, Buick left the past behind with its new-for-’59 lineup featuring new names, bodies, and chassis designs. This 1959 Buick LeSabre in Fresno, California exaggerates the lower, wider styling with its… more»
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No Reserve 20k Mile 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car
The allure of the pace car is fading somewhat, in my uneducated opinion, as the desirability of such a vehicle seems tied to a specific era of collectors. While it’s just an opinion – and we know what they… more»
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Wagon Ho! 1956 Plymouth Sport Suburban
When I think of a Suburban, I think of my friend’s 1990s green Chevrolet, too large for most parking spots but capable of carrying her entire landscape design business and a dog besides. What I didn’t appreciate until now… more»
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Tor Red Driver: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Some enthusiasts are more accommodating than others when the subject turns to modified classics. Total originality can be a crucial selection criterion, but many deem minor modifications acceptable. This 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 could be ideal for someone seeking… more»
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13k Mile 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Barn Find
The 1970s was a pretty miserable time for car enthusiasts, with most formerly potent classics reduced to shadows of their former selves. That has often left me pondering whether there is an American car from that era that could… more»
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BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
Barn Finds has a history of featuring older classics that have been brought back from the brink of extinction via custom builds. However, cars produced within the last thirty years with a similar history are less common. That makes… more»
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Stored For a Decade: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Some manufacturers completely abandon common sense in pursuit of sales, and the results can be catastrophic. Studebaker is a prime example of that thinking, with the company paying the ultimate price for an adventurous approach. Its dire financial situation… more»
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1948 Packard Custom Eight Convertible Project
In the 1949 film noir Impact, starring Brian Donleavy, Ella Raines, and Helen Walker, Donleavy drives a Packard convertible (described as a “roadster” in the movie) that’s nearly identical to the one on offer here, a 1948 Custom Eight… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1948 Chevrolet 3100
Tastes evolve, and I openly admit that I am a late convert to the work of classic Pickups. I once viewed them as nothing but workhorses, but I have grown to appreciate the insight they offer into less complicated… more»
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Factory Air: 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396
1955 was a watershed year for styling and sales for American automakers, and it happened again ten years later. 1965 was a great year for Detroit styling, especially across the GM line, and sales were strong as well. At… more»
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As Seen At Foxtoberfest: 1986 Ford Mustang GT
With Fox-Body Mustangs so popular in the classic market, it is unsurprising that enthusiasts will clamor for promising projects. Such has been the case with this 1986 GT. It is a tired-looking car, but you must peel back the… more»
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Drive It Anywhere: 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Taking a low mileage specimen and restoring it is a bit of a calculated risk in the collector vehicle world. First of all, you have to truly weigh up and down how the outside world will respond to your… more»
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No Reserve 351 4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang
I’ll admit it, I’m generally not a fan of Ford’s BIG Mustang (’71-’73). There are a lot of reasons but most are probably immaterial to others. Standing out, first and foremost, is the comparison between these and the previous… more»
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Time Capsule Survivor: 1967 Pontiac LeMans
1967 was the last chance offering for a second-generation Pontiac LeMans before a restyled and more modern-looking model took over the following year, but there’s just something about those stacked headlights and tall composure in the front that’s hard… more»
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Bring Bondo, Mohair, and Money: 1939 Packard Limousine
At one time, big prewar limousines were a hot commodity for restorers. These symbols of meticulous craftsmanship and ostentatious wealth were sought after for their rarity. With prewar prices falling and restoration costs reaching new heights, getting rid of… more»
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Two Owners: 1978 AMC AMX
It is safe to say we all appreciate an enthusiast with a sense of humor. Therefore, it is hard not to admire the owner of this rare 1978 AMC AMX. It has fallen upon hard times and is begging… more»
