Special edition vehicles are nothing new to the automotive world, and most manufacturers will take a swing at the concept at least once. Lincoln proved it could compete with the best by releasing the Designer Editions of its Continental… more»
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This Is The End: 1958 Packard 58L Sedan
Here is the ignominious end to one of America’s most prestigious Marques – the Packard. This 1958 “Sedan” as the Packard brochure so named it, and also known officially as Model 58L, was the last model that the storied… more»
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Bargain Luxury: 1974 Buick Electra Limited
As the top model for Buick’s full-sized C-body, the Limited was a stylish luxury car available in a four-door hardtop, two-door hardtop, and two-door Landau model. By 1973, the car had federally mandated 5mph front bumpers. This 1974 Buick… more»
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Convertible Cruiser! 1969 Ford XL 429
I like full-size domestic convertibles and have covered a variety manufactured by all of the usual suspects. What caught my attention in the case of this 1969 Ford XL, besides its very red exterior hue, is the seller’s statement,… more»
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Parked 10 Years: 1974 AMC Hornet Hatchback
I normally pass up tips that have vertical photos (sigh) and no engine photos, but an AMC Hornet with two doors and a floor-shifted manual transmission sort of makes up for those two cardinal sins. This 1974 AMC Hornet… more»
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289-Powered Compact Cruiser: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
There seem to be numerous automakers who had success stories followed by a downfall, but probably not too many with roots dating all the way back to the mid-nineteenth century, as that’s when Studebaker was founded primarily to build… more»
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All Original Muscle: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After witnessing the quick success story Pontiac was experiencing with their new GTO, it didn’t take the design team at Oldsmobile long to figure out they needed a competitor, which resulted in the 442 with the first offering coming… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s first-generation Thunderbird was conceived in the early 1950s when George Walker, chief stylist, and Lewis Crusoe, vice president of the Ford Division, visited the Autorama in Paris. The siren song of the two-seater was obvious. The pair wasted… more»
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Wagon Conversion: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
When these oddball wagon-ized Corvettes show up for sale, they’re usually in pretty decent shape. The kits were limited in production and it seems there’s a small faction of Corvette enthusiasts who are happy to restore them back to… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria Convertible
In the pre-war years, Packard was riding the tide of its sales of luxury automobiles, until the Great Depression hit. Then the company made a decision that may have doomed it: rather than coasting through hard times on what… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette With 69k Miles
Raise your hand if you like a bargain. One, two…hmm, that’s all of you! Join the club, because so do I. That brings us to this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. It presents acceptably for a driver-grade classic, although refreshing its… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
The automotive world is fascinating, and many knowledgeable people have written millions of words on manufacturers’ various design, engineering, and marketing approaches. Some of their creations become instant classics, while others are considered cheap and reliable daily transport. This… more»
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Original L79/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The Corvette badge is synonymous with high-performance motoring, although some cars are more potent than others. This 1965 Coupe ticks the right box, with its engine bay housing the fantastic L79 version of the company’s legendary small-block. It also… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1969 Plymouth Belvedere Sedan
Sometimes, a classic car doesn’t need all the bells and whistles or neck-snapping performance to be appealing. Simplicity, practicality, and affordability can be prime considerations for an enthusiast on a budget, which is where cars like this 1969 Plymouth… more»
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Before And Now: 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 Project
The listing for this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 attracted my attention because of its inclusion of the before and current images of what is arguably, one of Ford’s most uber collectible cars. I suppose you could refer to… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
Chevrolet had two reasons to celebrate its iconic Corvette’s achievements in 1978. It had been selected as the Official Pace Car for that year’s Indianapolis 500, with the company releasing 6,502 Pace Car Replicas to maximize the sales potential… more»
