There is no doubt that some classics are better than others, depending on the buyer’s goal. Some will long for the perfect project candidate, while others seek a turnkey proposition that can turn heads. If you fall into the… more»
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Green Street Machine: 1975 Ford Mustang II Mach 1 With Hopped-Up 302
The seller of this Dark Yellow Green Metallic 1975 Ford Mustang II Mach 1 says that it’s “not for beginners.” Indeed, there’s something about it that reminds me of one of the most infamous street racers to compete on… more»
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34 Years in Storage: 1953 Studebaker Commander Weekend Racer
Ever seen a roll bar in a Studebaker? Can’t say that I have, but this 1953 Studebaker Commander “Weekend Racer” project has one. The other surprise is what’s under the hood: an R2 Avanti Supercharged V8. Although the words… more»
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Rare Medium Green 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
For those like me who were just entering their teens when the 1977 Chevrolet Camaro hit the streets, the most vivid memory about these F-Bodies might be the sheer number of them that were running around at that time. … more»
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17k Mile 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet
If this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is all the seller claims, it is an extraordinary classic. It features the desirable 428 Cobra Jet V8 under the hood, and its presentation is extremely impressive. However, the seller states that… more»
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350-Powered: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 Corvette initially drew criticism for lacking a V8 under the hood. Chevrolet righted that wrong in 1955, and with the demise of the “Blue Flame” six at the end of that model year, the ‘Vette would remain… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1979 Lincoln Versailles
It sometimes seems that luxury and affordability are mutually exclusive. However, this 1979 Lincoln Versailles demonstrates that not only is it possible to have your cake and eat it, but the classic in question can be a low-mileage survivor…. more»
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Like New: 1967 Plymouth Fury III Sedan
During the 1962-64 run, Plymouth’s full-size cars weren’t really full-size when compared against the Chevrolet Impala or Ford Galaxie. That’s because some bad intel supposedly told them they should downsize because that’s what Chevy was going to do. Well,… more»
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Space Age Patina: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
Plymouth rolled out the Sport Fury in 1959 as a top-of-the-line car in terms of trim and performance. Chances are, it may have inspired the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and Ford’s Galaxie 500XL. With bucket seats and a beefy… more»
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Bargain Bomber? 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
For buyers seeking a very large luxury car in the mid-sixties, it was hard to beat the Pontiac Bonneville, which measured around 18.5 feet in length when the fourth generation appeared in 1965. Despite having some massively long quarter… more»
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Solid Arizona Wagon: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
Survivor is a term commonly used by sellers to describe automobiles, and often, certain aspects of a vehicle don’t meet the definition of an all-original example. However, sometimes they get it right, or at least come close. The owner… more»
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Rare G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
You could practically order a race car from Ford in 1962. That meant checking the box for a G-Code 406 cubic inch V8 that produced 405 hp with triple carburetors. They were not built in large numbers, and most… more»
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Rusty But Unmolested: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda 340
Once in a while, an E-Body comes along that seems to be at exactly the level of sheet-metal corrosion that makes it hard to quickly ascertain whether it would make more sense to repair the affected panels, or just… more»
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Yard Find Nailhead: 1965 Buick Riviera Project
Buick entered the personal luxury car market in 1963 with the Riviera. It became instantly popular and would remain a GM fixture throughout the rest of the century. The first generation ran through 1965, with the biggest change that… more»
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30k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Dodge Dart SE
The Dart was Dodge’s compact car from 1963 to 1976. It was especially popular during its last generation, which began in 1967. To draw it out of the ranks of being more than an economy car, the Dart Special… more»
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Rare Highboy (1-of-9): 1974 Ford F-250 4×4
Collectors often say that any car or truck is a one-of-one if you break down its options far enough, but there’s a reason for that; back when our favorite cars and trucks were being built, a buyer could choose… more»
