It wasn’t only General Motors that built Suburbans. In 1948, DeSoto offered this really cool eight-passenger vehicle. It’s here on eBay in Glendale, Arizona with a $60,000 Buy It Now.
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54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»
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Small Gem: 1956 King Midget Model II
The seller has this King Midget Model 2, or Series 2/II listed as a 1958 but the company had moved on to the Model 3/Series III by 1957 so I’m putting it in the 1956 category. They have this… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When an owner offers a classic car for sale, sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to gain a clear insight into that vehicle’s desirability. That is the case with this 1969 Camaro. It has just… more»
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47k Mile Survivor: 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Euro
The Lumina was Chevy’s first front-wheel-drive mid-size car, produced over five generations from 1989-13. Its Euro edition had sportier accommodations, a V6 engine, and some suspension upgrades. We’re told this is 1992 Euro is a one-prior owner car whose… more»
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Charlie’s Angels Car? 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy.”… Three little girls? It was a different era I guess. The seller of this 1977 Ford Mustang II Ghia thinks that it may have… more»
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Hundreds of Muscle Cars in Five Junkyards!
Where do old muscle cars go when they’ve been all used up? At least to these five junkyards scattered across Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. If you’re looking for old Mopars, Fords, and other cool cars from… more»
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1970 Plymouth GTX 440 Barn Find
The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale mid-size performance automobile, arriving on the muscle car scene a year before the popular Road Runner. Sales were fewer compared to its more budget-oriented cousin, so the GTX was produced as a standalone model… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Although it was a limited production car in 1961, the Chevy Impala Super Sport went mainstream in 1962 – and Ford followed suit with the XL version of their Galaxie 500. Like the Impala, it was available in hardtop… more»
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Brand New? 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner
Coincidentally enough, I was just at a huge vintage snowmobile show today in the upper Midwest so when I ran across this 1979 Chrysler Sno Runner listing, I couldn’t resist. The seller has this one posted here on craigslist… more»
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Loaded Brougham! 1973 Chrysler New Yorker
Just missing the top six list of longest “mega-coupes,” at 230.1 inches, this 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham in Salisbury, North Carolina promises certain jealousy among neighbors who believe size matters in the driveway. The top-level Brougham comes well-equipped… more»
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Former Magazine Cover Car: 1953 Buick Skylark Custom
The 1953 Buick Skylark was a rare bird to begin with, with a total of only 1640 units produced for the model year. After nearly 70 years of attrition, nicely restored examples are now selling for over $100k. Owners… more»
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394 V8 Beauty: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
Through most of the 1960s, the Starfire was Oldsmobile’s version of a full-size performance car. It was powered by a factory-tweaked V8 engine and sported leather-trimmed bucket seats with a console and floor shift. This 1964 edition has spent… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
After twenty years in hiding, this 1971 Mustang Convertible has emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a project car, and restoration will be high on the priority list for its new owner. However, it looks like… more»
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Real Life Mater: 1955 Chevrolet Tow Truck
Unless you have been fortunate enough to avoid exposure to the cult of Disney, the chances are good you know about the Cars movie franchise. I will admit: despite having now seen the film far more than any one… more»
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28k Original Miles! 1977 Ford Maverick
The Maverick was a huge success story for Ford Motor Company, with Ford’s timing being spot-on as the buying public was starting to embrace the idea of a compact car with an inexpensive price tag. The Maverick began its… more»
