Before “luxury SUV” became a marketing term, there was the Grand Wagoneer. And by 1988, Jeep had it dialed in—V8 power, real four-wheel drive, leather and wood inside, and a shape that has become truly iconic. While not the… more»
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Classic Commuter: 1987 Toyota Camry
The first person I knew to jump on the Toyota Camry bandwagon was my father, who purchased his first new one back in 1987, and ended up owning three more after that. I remember a popular topic of discussion… more»
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Numbers-Matching Drop Top: 1970 Ford Mustang
Convertible Mustangs from the early 1970s have always carried a certain appeal, especially when they’re still wearing their original drivetrain. This 1970 Ford Mustang convertible, currently listed on craigslist out of Belfair, Washington, is one of those cars that… more»
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Fox Body Rarity: 1986 Mercury Capri RS
When it comes to evaluating listings that come across our desk, we try to give sellers the benefit of the doubt. After all, we don’t know everything – far from it – and sellers are likely piecing information together… more»
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Bone Stock Muscle Truck: 1995 Ford F-150 Lightning
The muscle truck wars got interesting in the 90s, when Chevrolet dropped a big block engine into its lightest pickup truck body. The SS was born and limited production kept it in collectors’ sights. Ford decided around the same… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Some projects require deeper commitment and greater bravery than others. This 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe perfectly demonstrates this. It seems to tick boxes that many enthusiasts prefer, from its two-door body to the V8 under the hood. However,… more»
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Baby Blue Project: 1958 Buick Special
The 1958 model year was not kind to the U.S. automobile industry. Due to an economic recession, about the only cars to see an increase in sales were the “new” compacts. Buick was especially hard hit, falling from a… more»
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Only 21K Miles! 1985 Buick Riviera
Arguably, the Buick Riviera is one of the most esteemed American automobiles introduced in the 1960s. Some may consider the original incarnation (’63-’65) to be the Riv’s truest form. Others will take it further, up through the ’73 Boattail… more»
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47K Miles: No Reserve 1930 Dodge Eight DC Sedan
The colorful, roistering Dodge Brothers had sadly been gone a decade when their company, recently purchased by Mr. Walter P. Chrysler, introduced a car of which they most likely would have thoroughly approved: the Dodge Eight DC. Introduced smack… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1967 Shelby GT500
Whether restored or preserved, authenticity is often the difference between a good classic and a great one. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Shelby GT500. Its owner has walked the tightrope between preservation and restoration, replacing only… more»
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Stored 19 Years: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air nameplate was a Chevrolet mainstay in the U.S. from 1950 to 1975. It began as a snappy 2-door hardtop, but the series was expanded to other body styles beginning in 1953. The ’53 Chevies were heavily… more»
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57K Miles? 1977 Chrysler Cordoba 360 V8
The seller of this Claret Red 1977 Chrysler Cordoba lists the mileage as being 57,391 miles, and any car or truck with fewer than 100,000 miles always gets the stink eye, as far as the comments go. It’s impossible… more»
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Final Year M-Body: 1989 Dodge Diplomat
One of the last great American car platforms that doesn’t get nearly enough love from collectors (in my humble opinion) is the M-body lineup from Chrysler. Known throughout American pop culture for being everything from a reliable commuter to… more»
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Original 400 Four-Speed 1972 Pontiac GTO
Deep Cardinal Red paint in the setting desert sun sets off this shiny 1972 Pontiac GTO. The Phoenix Arizona classic comes to market here on eBay, where the seller says the “jump in and go driver” enjoyed garage storage…. more»
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Incredible Survivor: 1972 Ford Custom 500
If there was ever a more versatile 1970s TV show vehicle, I can’t think of one. This 1972 Ford Custom 500 4-Door Sedan in Medium Lime Metallic jumps out at me as being perfect for an undercover police car,… more»
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48K Original Miles: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO 5-Speed
Have you ever had a car on your radar screen as being enormously tempting but just not enough to actually buy one? The Ford Taurus SHO is one of those enthusiast vehicles that seemingly everyone will acknowledge is desirable… more»
