“It’s a workingman’s rig. Strong as they come and smooth as they go. A pickup that you can assign the toughest tasks. Then take on a trip or to town with pride.” So says a brochure for a 1973… more»
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One-Year-Only Performer: 1979 Chrysler 300
With the first generation of the Cordoba about to age out of the marketplace, Chrysler pulled an old number out of the bag that hadn’t been used since 1971 to offer high-end buyers something special, before the car was… more»
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Red 425 V8: 1966 Buick Wildcat Custom
For most of the 1960s, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. With a name like that, you would think it was available only as a coupe or convertible, but 4-door models were also available (for the family man… more»
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Crate 302: 1969 Ford Ranchero
I admit I never understood the appeal of classics like this 1969 Ford Ranchero until I bought an Australian Ford Falcon Ute as a daily driver and tow vehicle for my race car. I kept the Falcon long after… more»
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Reserve Met: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Life can change without warning, forcing us to alter well-established plans. Such is the case with this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which the seller purchased with visions of a restoration dancing in their head. However, the lure of a… more»
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No Reserve: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
With C4 Corvette values climbing, tidy examples like this 1994 model invariably attract attention when they hit the market. However, this classic pushes interest to a higher level, courtesy of the seller’s decision to list it with No Reserve…. more»
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Last Call 1 of 911: 1961 DeSoto
The DeSoto brand had been a Chrysler staple since 1928. But by the time the late 1950s arrived, declining sales pointed to one too many divisions at Chrysler Corp. That was also part of the problem with Edsel over… more»
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38k Original Mile Shop Find: 1982 Ford Mustang GL
It is said that patience is a virtue. If this 1982 Ford Mustang GL were a sentient being, it would possess that attribute in abundance. The seller located it hiding in the back of a body shop, a spot… more»
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Hemi Orange Project: 1971 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was introduced in 1967 as a high-end muscle car. The level of trim was much better than the later Road Runner, and a 440 cubic inch V8 came as standard. The 1971 model year was the car’s… more»
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Running Project: 1964 Chrysler Newport
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level car. But it was far from being austere, representing nearly 60% of Chrysler-branded sales in 1964 alone. Wearing all-new sheet metal in 1963, the Newport was little changed going… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 1977 Ford F-150 4×4 4-speed
I prefer “patina” when a heavy amount of surface rust isn’t involved, like this regular faded paint. “Silver Metallic” was Ford’s creative name for this color, and you can see that it’s faded differently in various spots around the… more»
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Rebuilt Original 455: 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
While General Motors was focusing on its new Colonnade body styling for 1973, the folks at Hurst were also busy figuring out how to make it better, at least for the Oldsmobile division. Just under 1,100 examples of the… more»
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Updated 351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang GT
UPDATE 01/03/2026: Selling a classic at any time can be challenging, but listing one in the days leading up to the Christmas/New Year period is probably the hardest. The minds of many are focused on organizing festivities and purchasing… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1
While the 1960s are viewed by many as a golden age in automotive history, few would be willing to attach that label to the 1970s. Under mounting pressure from those in the seats of power, manufacturers focused on emissions… more»
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Original 440/4-Speed: 1968 Plymouth GTX
I have always considered the 1960s as the greatest decade in automotive history. Europe gave us icons like the Jaguar E-Type, while the release of the Ford Falcon GT and the Holden Monaro signalled the start of Australia’s horsepower… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang
It appears that the first owner intended to create a genuine sleeper when ordering this 1970 Ford Mustang. They chose to ignore the more extroverted Mach 1 variant, opting for a Hardtop equipped with a 351ci V8 and a… more»
