Born in New Jersey, Aaron Montgomery Ward made his fortune in a Chicago-based mail-order company selling a wide range of items to rural customers whom he thought were being taken advantage of by local stores. The company’s catalogs sold… more»
American Classic Cars
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Thousands Spent: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
Captive imports first arrived in the 1950s when Ford and GM brought the Anglia and the Opel, respectively, to the US. But the trend really gained traction in the 1970s when US makers needed a fast response to the… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
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Patina or Paint: This 1970 Plymouth Superbird Comes With Its Story
Few muscle cars generate as much excitement as a genuine Plymouth Superbird, and this 1970 example listed on eBay has a story that’s anything but ordinary. Rather than presenting it as a finished showpiece, the seller is upfront about… more»
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Green Pedal Machine: 1970s John Deere Bicycle
A show of hands for those of you who knew John Deere built bicycles? And I mean actual John Deere bicycles, back in the 1890s, rather than rebadged versions as seen here? This 1970s John Deere bicycle can be… more»
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Dusty Desert Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster
The listing for this 1972 Plymouth Duster opens with, “Up for bid is this special 1972 Plymouth Duster. It’s kind of a time warp…” On first blush, I don’t see the time warp, and can’t really determine what’s “special”… more»
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1986 Ford F-250 XL 4×4 460 V8 4-Speed
You’re showing too many trucks, SG. Stop it! I hope there aren’t many out there who are getting tired of seeing vintage pickups, that would put a big dent in my current interest area. This 1986 Ford F-250 XL… more»
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SSP Police Package: 1987 Ford Mustang LX
Given the amount of time the Fox-platform Mustang was in production and the different models available, there are several desirable and hot offerings out there in the marketplace, although some of them (like the Cobra) are often priced out… more»
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454 V8 Bruiser: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a long run: 12 years (1970 to 1981). Changes were generally few from year to year, yet the Camaro was able to almost tie the Ford Mustang in pony car sales… more»
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Super Clean: 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
This “rust-free” 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4 has had one repaint in its original “Frost White” color, reportedly due to a known issue with GM white paint. That must have been a thing for car companies in this era…. more»
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Low Production Volume: 1971 Plymouth Custom Suburban
Here’s an interesting discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster, a 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban – one that definitely doesn’t surface often. Old full-size station wagons have definitely found a niche with enthusiasts, though ChryCo products don’t comprise a large portion… more»
BF Classified: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
There are many reasons why an owner chooses to part with a beloved classic. It is particularly sad when deteriorating health forces that decision, especially if the owner is as passionate about the vehicle as they were the day… more»
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True Barn Find: 1966 Ford Galaxie Drop-Top
In 1966, Ford built nearly 30,000 full-size Galaxie convertibles. Yet, 60 years later, when was the last time you saw one in person? This one has been stashed in the seller’s father’s barn for many years and comes with… more»
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302 V8 Conversion: 1973 Ford Maverick Project
Ford had back-to-back success stories in the compact car field in the 1960s and 1970s. First was the Mustang, which debuted to much fanfare and big production numbers in 1964/65. Then, five years later, the Maverick arrived to replace… more»
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Wild Styling! 1960 Lincoln Standard Coupe
I guess I now know what John Lennon meant with his lyric “ju-ju eyeballs” from the Beatles song “Come Together“. If ever they existed automotively, this 1960 Lincoln coupe has them! Existentially, Lincolns from this era and designed by… more»
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Lime Light Twister: 1971 Plymouth Duster
This 1971 Plymouth Duster looks like it could be a Duster 340, but it’s not. It was a Slant-Six car with a column-shifted automatic that had been converted to a 318-cubic-inch V8 with a floor shifter. Also, it appears… more»
