Pontiac launched the Tempest in 1961 as a compact car, along with the Olds F-85 and Buick Special. With the 1964 model year, all three products were promoted to mid-size status, joining the all-new Chevrolet Chevelle. The Tempest name… more»
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Nailhead V8! 1930 Ford Five Window Coupe
Slammed and flaunting its naked V8 for all to see, this 1930 Ford Five Window Coupe in Whittier, California looks ready to rip. Running and driving condition escaped the description here on Craigslist, but this 95 year-old shows no… more»
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Daily Driver Needs TLC: 1960 Ford Country Sedan
For those unfamiliar with the Ford Country Sedan, it was the less glitzy version of the Country Squire station wagon. The Country Squire was noted for its wood-bodies or trim, while the Country Sedan was a simpler steel-bodied wagon… more»
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1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
I can’t imagine a car as old as this 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham having traveled only 36,500 miles and being in such nice condition. I’m guessing living in the beautiful San Diego, California area helped, it would… more»
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Evel Approved: 1970s Evel Knievel AMF bike
Looking as if it took a hard hit after a 17-school bus jump, this 1970s AMF Evel Knievel bike is gold for those of us who have started collecting vintage bicycles, even if it does need some tweaking to… more»
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Only 27K Miles! 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
One of America’s all-time market share heavy-weights was Chevrolet’s Impala. It rained supreme in the sixties and throughout most of the seventies. The ’77 B-body downsizing, however, saw the more upscale Caprice take the catbird seat and the Impala… more»
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72k Miles: 1981 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The early 1980s was a soul-searching time in Detroit, the unchecked autonomy of their golden age having been interrupted by the Clean Air Act, Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, and five-mile-per-hour bumpers. It’s possible that the perfect metaphor for… more»
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Trade Up or Down: 1965 Buick Riviera
Choosing a favorite classic from some decades is easy, but others pose a challenge. For me, the 1960s fall into that category. I find myself irresistibly drawn to First Generation Pony Cars, while a ’64 Ford Galaxie 500XL would… more»
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Luxe Land Yacht: 1968 Cadillac DeVille
While not quite a survivor, this 1968 Cadillac deVille listed here on eBay is in top condition given its age. Bidding has been frisky, with 41 bids advancing the price to $15,000. A $16,500 buy-it-now option was suspended today,… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1974 Ford Gran Torino
It’s hard to deny that this 1974 Ford Gran Torino is one sharp car that seems to remain in near survivor condition, with the Maize Yellow paint indeed being an unusual and rare color choice as the seller states. … more»
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26k Original Miles? Two Owner 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Some seller claims are easier to prove than others. Take this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS as a prime example. Confirming that the seller is its second owner should be a piece of cake. However, verifying that the odometer reading… more»
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1 of 23: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT Project
The Cyclone was Mercury’s version of a mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Production numbers were never large compared to the competition. In 1971, a little more than 3,000 were built and nearly three-quarters were… more»
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Future Find: 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Swinger Widebody
About a year ago, I read that there were tens of thousands of “Last Call” 2023 Dodge Challengers remaining on dealer lots nationwide, and as I was itching to replace my daily driver, I had a look online. Sure… more»
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Rare A/C Equipped: 1956 Lincoln Premiere
When you get it, flaunt it, right? That’s certainly the case with this 1956 Lincoln Premiere—what a visual statement! It’s everything, really—the colors, the condition, and, of course, that so-kool fifties styling. With a boast of “nothing has been… more»
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State Patrol Pursuit Car: 1961 Plymouth Savoy
No car probably changed so much styling-wise from one year to the next as the 1961 full-size Plymouth. Gone were the tailfins that defined the 1950s and a rather bizarre grille with curved eyebrows was added in front. It’s… more»
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Nicest One Left? 37K-Mile 1984 Pontiac 6000 STE
The internet is weird, no wonder there’s so much fake information out there, dividing everyone and turning us all into social media-arguing combatants with total strangers. If you type in “fastest car in 1984” you get so many answers… more»
