The calendar year 1929 is noted for more than just the Wall Street Crash that led to the Great Depression. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre occurred on February 14th. The Museum of Modern Art opened in New York City…. more»
American Classic Cars
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Unique Kit Car: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro/Corvair
It’s hard to decide exactly what this automobile is. It was built by a kit car builder out of Massachusetts. It has a 1965 Chevy Corvair chassis and drivetrain. And it looks like a 1970 Chevy Camaro with T-Tops…. more»
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Good Humor Truck! 1965 Ford F-250
UPDATE 04/08/2022: It seems the owner of this wonderful 1965 Ford F-250 Good Humor ice cream truck had no success when he last listed the classic for sale, so he has decided to try his luck again. He appears… more»
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32K Mile Custom: 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver
Dare I use the term “garish”? Yesterday it was this 1978 Lincoln Mark V and today it’s a 1986 Zimmer Quicksilver which sounds like the name of a Ramada Inn house band but looks like a Buick Riviera/Regal Coupe/Cadillac… more»
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1 of 350: 1940 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
The 1940 Lincoln Continental set a new standard for luxury cars made in the U.S. It would be the last American-built automobile produced with V12 power. In the car’s first year in production (1940), only 404 copies were assembled… more»
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Raised Roof Wagon: 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Vista Cruiser was an upscale mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile from 1964-77. Earlier models are known for their fixed-glass, roof-mounted skylights over the second-row seating with sun visors for those passengers, plus a raised roof behind the… more»
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One Year Only: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
The term “rare” gets bandied about so much when referencing old cars that it has become about as meaningful as just saying “old”. And there can be variability around what constitutes rarity but I’d have to say that the… more»
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Rolling Project: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
Like it or not, we’re in the Moparland days where high auction reserves and outrageous buy-it-now prices are the norms, even for lower condition basic models with less desirable drivetrains. So it’s like a breath of fresh air that… more»
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Ol’ Yeller: 1957 Chevrolet Barn Find Pickup
Before pickup trucks had features like massaging seats and controls for the brightness and color of your ambient lighting, trucks were necessary tools built to do real work, harder chores than hauling a few bags of mulch or some… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1967 Cadillac De Ville Convertible
Sunny days and relaxed touring in a classic convertible seem to go hand in hand. If you’re going to partake in such a joyous activity, I can’t see why you couldn’t do so in a vehicle that offers style… more»
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Batwing Sport Coupe: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
The 1958 Chevrolets would turn out to be a one-year outing as General Motors scrambled to rework them for 1959. That’s because of the success that Chrysler was having with their 1957-59 futuristic “Forward Look” automobiles. The Impala was… more»
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No Reserve: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
Few things in the automotive world are an iron-clad certainty, but if there were one, I’d be willing to stick out my neck and say that we will never again see manufacturers producing new full-size station wagons. There is… more»
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Turbo Barn Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder
Update 4/7/22 – This dusty Corvair has popped back up but is now listed here on eBay for $2,250. Thanks go to Larry for the tip! From 2/14/22 – Some cars just epitomize the “barn find” sentiment perfectly, and… more»
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Buried Alive! 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
With all sorts of competition joining the pony car field beginning in 1967, Ford treated its hugely popular Mustang to a mild restyle. The changes would accommodate larger engines under the hood and sales would approach a half-million units,… more»
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“Strato” Bucket Seats! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet went uptown with the addition of the Caprice in 1965 as Chevy challenged Ford’s new luxurious Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea of a plush family car appealed to buyers and the Caprice was promoted to series status in… more»
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5.0/5-Speed! 1983 Ford Mustang GLX Convertible
The Fox-body Mustangs have seemed to be generating quite a bit of interest lately in the car community. Ford kept these third-generation ponies in production for quite a long time, beginning with the 1979 model and running all the… more»
