In Automobile Magazine’s September 2006 “Design Issue,” editors came to a consensus on not only the “25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever,” but also six brand new cars that could deservedly earn the title, and the Pontiac Solstice was one of them…. more»
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Rare Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Performance and comfort. There are times in the classic world where these two characteristics seem mutually exclusive. However, this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 brings them together perfectly, wrapped in a package that is guaranteed to turn more… more»
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All Original: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There is much to be said for buying a classic that isn’t pristine. The new owner can enjoy their purchase, safe in the knowledge that an errant stone won’t mar perfection as they revel in motoring pleasure. That makes… more»
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1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan
Either Medium Canyon Red or Midnight Canyon Red, this 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan is striking in white over red over red. It’s a little dirty and would have been nice to see at least washed, if… more»
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Workhorse Wagon: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
The third-generation Chevrolet Caprice may very well be one of the best full-size vehicles the United States has ever produced. While by today’s standards it may seem archaic, there was an ongoing commitment to refinement and improvement that seemed… more»
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Normal Car For Normal People: 1980 Dodge Aspen
A Natural Suede Tan sedan with a tin tip and black wall tires automatically looks like a law enforcement vehicle to me. The full wheel covers are a bit fancy for that, though, and this 1980 Dodge Aspen, as… more»
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Barn Find Condition? 1966 AMC Marlin
I guess I’m on an AMC jag; yesterday, it was this cool 1970 Rebel SST station wagon, and today it’s a 1966 Marlin – the car that’s so, I dunno, awkward, that it’s truly hip in an AMC sort… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Considering that a mere 1,250 1941 Lincoln Continentals were built, I’m always surprised at how many are being offered for sale; as a matter of fact, this isn’t even the first ’41 Coupe I’ve written about this year. Barn… more»
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500 HP and Original Paint! 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
Stock steel wheels on what looks like a narrowed rear axle and hood gauges suggest this 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air might be more than a former school teacher’s ride. The Torrington, Connecticut classic accumulated fewer than 20,000 miles in… more»
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Solid California 4-Speed Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After a rewarding first four years as an options package for the Oldsmobile F-85 and Cutlass, the 4-4-2 earned a place in the brand’s lineup as its own separate model in 1968, a position it held until 1971 when… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Lincoln Blackwood
Pity the poor automotive product planner, because the buying public is nothing if not fickle. Get it right, and you have the original Mustang or the Chrysler minivan (RIP Hal Sperlich). But sometimes, for reasons that defy logic or… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1954 Meteor SR-1
In the frothy fiberglass years of the 1950s, advertisements for inexpensive kit cars populated every car, hobby and DIYer publication on the planet. Count Dick Jones among the entrepreneurs trying his hand at carving out a berth in this… more»
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70k Documented Miles: 1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 Pontiac GTO seems to tick the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a desirable classic muscle car. Its ownership history and odometer reading are both documented, and it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. However, it falls short of being… more»
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Last Straight Eight: 1953 Buick Special Convertible
The 1953 Buick Special marks two lasts in the Buick line; it is the last of over two decades of straight-eight Buicks and the last Buick with a six-volt electrical system, while the rest of the lineup marked the… more»
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64k Original Miles: 1957 Metropolitan
With the American economy thriving during the 1950s, two-car households became more common. While some people chose to park a couple of larger vehicles in their driveways, others decided that something small was the obvious choice. It was against… more»
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Original Paint: 1963 Chrysler Newport
Time will often take a toll on classics, and it is common to find vehicles with over six decades of active service under their belts looking tired and worn. However, this 1963 Chrysler Newport has defied the odds because… more»
