The fascination with horse names and/or horse-related terms with automakers is a headscratcher, at least it is for me. I get it, horsepower, and cars are a replacement personal “vehicle” that replaced the horse. Ok, maybe it isn’t such… more»
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Restore Or Drive? 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
This Pontiac Grand Prix is a Californian car that appears to have successfully escaped the ravages of rust. It appears to be a solid example that would either make a great project car or could be driven as it… more»
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Firenza Package: 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
On the whole of it, the “Firenza” edition of the Oldsmobile Starfire is not a special car. But what is it about these oddball GM specials, with their aero kits and special stickers? So few of them exist today… more»
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54k Genuine Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
When the Custom Cruiser was introduced in 1971, it marked a return by Oldsmobile to the production of a full-sized wagon, a segment that they hadn’t occupied since 1964 with the 88 Fiesta. This particular Custom Cruiser is a… more»
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Needs Restoring: 1979 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds W30
In 1979, after a three year period without the option, you could order a Hurst/Olds option for your Cutlass Calais. The option was $2,054 above the Cutlass Calais cost and 2,499 were built. This was the first Hurst/Olds built entirely… more»
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Jeff in the Junkyard: Eastern Shore Finds
As some of our long-time readers know, I used to spend a fair amount of time stomping around junkyards on the weekends. Well, having a child greatly limits your free time (at least initially, until they can join you),… more»
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Last Gasp: 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom
This isn’t just the last generation of the Hudson Hornet, this 1957 Hudson Hornet Custom is from Hudson’s last year in existence as a car company. It sounds like it has been a southwest car and it’s now located… more»
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Nine Original Miles! 1964 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
If you follow the classic car hobby, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the Lambrecht Chevrolet auction that took place in 2013. It was the liquidation of long-time Chevrolet dealer Ray P. Lambrecht whos Nebraska dealership was in business for fifty years. There were several… more»
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Bone Stock Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Vega
I think the seller is right when they say that there “can’t be very many like this left in the world!” This 1972 Chevrolet Vega hatchback is quite a car. It can be found listed here on eBay with a… more»
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$3,200 OBO: 1992 Dodge Ram 150
This 1992 Dodge Ram 150 doesn’t look like a gamble, despite it being located in Las Vegas, Nevada. It can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,200 or best offer – cash only. Thanks to… more»
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Still Big: 1978 Ford LTD Landau
Ford was probably working on their downsized Panther platform, to be introduced in 1979, by the time the 1977 General Motors cars hit the showrooms. But just the same, the marketing team went to work praising how the LTD… more»
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Canadian Badges: 1950 Ford F-68
Some of you old Ford pickup guys may have looked at that title and thought, “What’s an F-68?” You wouldn’t be alone. This is really just an F-3 from north of the border. Found here on eBay, this one… more»
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Estate V8: 1961 Studebaker Lark Deluxe VIII
The seller of this 1961 Studebaker Lark Deluxe VIII got it from the estate of the original owner. It sure looks like a winner if a person can get past the two extra doors, as they say in 2018…. more»
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Sitting Since 1974: 1969 Ford Country Sedan
Sometimes you will look at a particular car and wonder what the story is behind it, and how it has eventually gotten to the stage that it has. This Ford Country Sedan is just such a car. Built in… more»
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Only Original Once: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
What a beautiful car. One year before this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice hardtop coupe was made, a 1967 Caprice two-door hardtop coupe was GM’s 100th million car. As far as I’m concerned, this beauty is another milestone. This example can be… more»
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5-Speed V8: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E
This 1986 Pontiac Firebird is not the most uncommon car, but it does appear to be a nicely optioned example that has been consistently maintained up until recently. It’s also a desirable manual transmission example with driver-quality paint, and… more»
