Barns can often be a life saver, but in general long term storage for any classic car is a gamble. Some stories are miraculous of rare and unique cars surviving as if their age froze in time until some… more»
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Spreading Its Wings: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
At the dawn of the 1980s, design trends dictated that styling on most cars was boxy and linear. While many cars looked good with this type of design, they weren’t very aerodynamic. As the eighties progressed, and Corporate Average… more»
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No Pintos Here: Low-Mile 1980 Mercury Bobcat
I’m not really a big fan of Ford Pintos. They are very utilitarian, and the purpose they serve is very clear: transportation. However, despite my dislike for Pintos upon featuring a very similar Bobcat earlier this year I discovered… more»
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Grand Old Driver: 1930 REO Flying Cloud
The prices pre-war cars are selling for have really dropped and some very nice cars are being sold for very reasonable money. This REO is listed on eBay in New Providence, New Jersey. Bidding is just over $7,000 with… more»
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Engine by McLaren: 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix
ASC and McLaren have been known for some of the more legendary muscle cars to come out of Detroit in the late 80s and early 90s. The Buick Regal GNX and Mercury Capri and Mustang ASC conversions remain desirable… more»
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Runs But Needs Brakes: 1927 Elcar 8-80 Sedan
Elcar is an automobile not familiar to most. They were built by the Elkhart Carriage Company from 1915 until their demise in 1930 due to the depression. Thanks to Dominic Ortiz for finding this uncommon car listed on eBay. It runs… more»
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9/11 Tribute: 1980 Ford 8000 Pierce Fire Truck
The September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, New York froze time for all Americans. On that horrible day, many citizens and public servants rushed toward the danger to help others when every instinct told… more»
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No Rust Here: 1982 DeLorean DMC-12
I’m going to resist the urge for any references to a certain 80’s movie. This car is said to be an original 29K mile 1982 DeLorean and is for sale here on eBay with a current bid of $17,900. DeLorean’s are… more»
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Parked With 967 Miles: 1972 Corvette Convertible
Just when you think there are no more stories of brand-new muscle cars parked with nearly no miles on the clock, another one surfaces. This 1972 Corvette convertible was purchased new its only owner in his early 20s, and… more»
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No Reserve Rod: 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan
UPDATE: We just uploaded a few videos of the car to our YouTube channel. Bidding ends shortly though! A while back we had the opportunity to help a family sell a couple of Jaguar E-Types. We quickly found new… more»
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Pumped Up: 1979 Ford Courier Stepside
This Ford Courier looks a bit tougher than most examples of this classic light-duty pickup truck, thanks to a stepside bed with flared fenders. Given Couriers were not immune to a range of conversions including 4WD and commercial duty,… more»
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428 Cobra Jet Project: 1969 Torino GT R Code
Let’s face it, just about anything that left the factory with a 428 Cobra Jet V8 is a hot commodity. Originally propelled by a 428, this ’69 Torino is missing its original drive-train, and thankfully the price reflects this… more»
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Restomod Potential: 1956 Pontiac Cheiftain Wagon
Although two door classics are quite desirable, there is still something to be said about a four door classic station wagon. The Pontiac Chieftain was offered in a two door and four door configuration, but this four door variant… more»
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Muscle Convertible: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Muscle cars are a favorite to many, but many are engulfed with rust, especially in the convertible variety. The seller of this ’69 442 has so delicately asked, “how many unmolested, complete and numbers matching 442 convertibles are out… more»
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Unrestored Final Year: 1988 Pontiac Fiero V6
While rumors of a new mid-engined Corvette continue to circulate, GM’s lone midship sports car continues to appreciate as an appealing classic with solid driving dynamics. We’re talking about the Pontiac Fiero, and in particular, the final-fling 1988 model… more»
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Still A Good Idea: 1957 Ford Ranchero
Many of our younger readers have probably never driven or ridden in a car based pickup truck. The idea was that if you really don’t need a pickup for heavy hauling and just use one for the occasional convenience… more»
