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Factory 400: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger XLT

Locating a vehicle with enough power to tow a heavy load is sometimes challenging, which is where this 1972 Ford F150 Ranger XLT rides to the rescue. It is an extremely tidy and rock-solid classic with the company’s range-topping… more»

Fantastic Plastic: 1957 Byers SR-100 Project

Jim Byers crafted a car brilliant enough that Road & Track made it a cover car – quite an accolade for a fiberglass special. The Byers SR-100 was featured in the magazine’s February 1957 issue, with a story all… more»

1-of-12: No Reserve 1972 AMC Javelin AMX

I have often wondered what AMC might have achieved had it had access to a General Motors or Ford-size research and development budget. The company produced some genuinely interesting and innovative vehicles on a pretty worn shoestring, proving that… more»

One Year Only: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria “Transparent Top”

Although often (mistakenly) referred to as a Skyliner, Ford’s official Sales Literature gave this 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria a model designation of “Transparent Top.” Quite why it chose to do so is unclear, but it reverted to the more… more»

Rare Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Introduced in late 1968, the Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s version of the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both cars were redesigned to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am racing circuit which limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches at the… more»

350 Equipped: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

There were clear signs during the second half of the 1980s that the automotive industry was emerging from the dark days of The Malaise Era. Manufacturers were beginning to extract power improvements from their engines following ongoing development and… more»

Highly Original Survivor: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon

I’ll always have a soft spot in the old ticker for ’59 Edsels. My Aunt Lucy and Uncle Harry bought one new (a white 4-door with a red top and side spear and a black and white interior) and… more»

Rod In Waiting? 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe

The seller of this Millville, New Jersey domiciled 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe opens the listing with, “Guys and Gals here is your next project. You decide if you’d like to build this awesome rod.” So that bit of information… more»

Cheap One-Year-Only Wagon: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire

Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering.  Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»

Forgotten Franco-American: 1985 Renault Alliance DL Convertible

In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was hanging onto a slender 1.8% share of the US auto market. While the US government bailed out financially fraught Chrysler, AMC was deemed dispensable. Buyers for a lagging automaker were scarce,… more»

Original Owner: 21k-Mile 1969 Mercury Marquis Brougham

Sometimes, you see an advertisement for an old car that seems almost too good to be true. And then you hope that it is true, because, well, it’s the internet. This ’69 Mercury Marquis has all the hallmarks of… more»

Early Nailhead Barn Find: 1953 Buick Roadmaster

Seems like everyone was getting in on the V8 craze in the ’50s. Sure, Ford had been there since ’32, but flathead architecture was old hat by the new decade and they moved on for the ’54 model year…. more»

Parts Car? 1967 Mercury Cougar

The seller of this 1967 Mercury Cougar is listing it as a parts car, with the reasons being that the floor is rusty and there’s no title.  I’m going to have to beg to differ here, as I’ve seen… more»

Seller Wants a Chevy! 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in 1969 as Ford was determined to turn the tides on eroding market share for the popular Mustang “pony car”. Due to growing competition, sales were way off from their peak of 607,000 units in… more»

Rare Roadster: 1979 Cadillac Seville Milan

If you’re in the market for an affordable and luxurious roadster that’s all but guaranteed to turn heads each time you’re behind the wheel, this 1979 Cadillac Seville Milan conversion might fit your needs nicely.  For less than five… more»

Euro Ford Survivor: 1989 Merkur XR4Ti

It seems that Bob Lutz has always had the enthusiast’s back. Meaning, he has a long track record of bringing over European-market models that he felt had a sporting chance at competing with the dominant sports cars of the… more»

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