When we think of Checker Marathons, it’s often the sedan variant in taxi cab livery that springs to mind. And if you say “wagon”, you’d be forgiven if the first thing you think of is the somewhat ridiculous 12-seater… more»
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Parked over 30 Years! 1958 Cadillac Sedan deVille
My Grandfather told me never to buy a car that had just been washed, because (like swimsuit models) they always look better when wet. In the case of this 1958 Cadillac Sedan deVille, the water simulates clear-coated patina. This Riverside,… more»
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Muffler Shop Find: 1954 Packard Convertible
Imagine looking into the gloom of an old muffler shop and seeing the dusty shapes of old cars and piles of parts. In the midst of all this sits a red Packard Convertible. What’s not to love about a classy… more»
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SkyRanger with 7,500 Miles: 1991 Ford Ranger
This unusual Ford SkyRanger is yet another American Sunroof Company creation that seems both clever and crazy at the same time. Yes, this is the company that had its hand in the ASC McLaren featured this week, as well… more»
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$1,500 Hatchback: 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza
Never seen snow! Ok, I’ve used that one before, sorry. The owner of this 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza says that it’s as “straight as an arrow,” and it sure looks like it is. This l’il red hatchback can be found… more»
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Real Code 52: 1981 Chevy Corvette
How do you feel about restoring a car simply because it wears a rare color? Corvettes are a dime a dozen, especially those made in the late 70s to early 80s, but finding one with a shade of paint… more»
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Bullitt Clone Potential: 1966 Dodge Charger
Lately, there’s been a lot of chatter about the original Bullitt Ford Mustang being discovered. While I realize the Charger from the epic chase scene was destroyed, I’d like to see a replica of the Charger show up to… more»
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Not Mary Kay: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado
I’m generally not one to shy away from a pink shirt, a pink tie, a pink panther, or a pink car. I’m confident enough to not care what anyone else thinks about my wardrobe or my vehicles – that… more»
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Deer Hit & Parked: 1983 Chrysler Imperial
This 1983 Chrysler Imperial is one of just under 1,000 cars built for that model year, and the seller has held onto it for many years after a deer strike on the highway. The nose shows some damage and… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo
Ever since ogling the Monte Carlo in the Denzel Washington film Training Day, I’ve had a soft spot for Chevy’s iconic coupe. This generation only, though, as those mournful headlights are what give this generation its distinctive look. The… more»
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Pine ‘N Lime Pre-Cobra: 1978 Ford XC Falcon
We’ve featured a few unique muscle cars out of Australia over the last few weeks, and we’re not done yet! This is reportedly a 1-of-13 1978 Ford XC Falcon 500 GS Hardtop that was built by Ford’s “Parts and… more»
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Low Mile Brush Truck: 1965 International 1300
Ex-municipal vehicles seem to show up with some regularity anymore, which makes me wonder if they sell for ridiculously cheap prices at state-run auctions. There’s some obvious appeal, as they are usually low mileage and have some interesting options… more»
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Chop Top Delivery: 1936 Plymouth Sedan Delivery
For those of you that love chopped tops but don’t have the means or the space to perform the chop, buying an already chopped project can be a good way to get into the chopped ride of your dreams…. more»
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Cheap SS: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
How many times have you come across a car that didn’t seem to be much at first, but the more you looked at it, the more you realized what a great car it was? Well that is how this… more»
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Plaid Packmule: 1979 Champion Trans-Van
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who had a pair of plaid pants the same color as this 1979 Champion Trans-Van. Ha, I thought so, quite a few of you. I don’t know if AMXBrian… more»
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Ram Air 455 Survivor: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You can ask just about anyone you meet about a GTO and they have a story for you about fast the one they saw was, or perhaps even local urban legends of GTO’s being the fastest street cars in… more»
