In the 1970s, Chrysler had a knack for building the right cars at the wrong time. America had been in love with large, powerful land yachts – until the OPEC oil embargo of 1973 created a shift to smaller,… more»
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Decent Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its infancy back in 1957, but the sportster was already making progress in terms of performance with the 6-cylinder being discontinued the year before, followed by the 265 cubic-inch V8 growing to 283… more»
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1 of 10 Made? 1999 Ford Explorer Saleen XP6
Here’s a find we didn’t expect to see on eBay: a Saleen XP6 Explorer, a rare, tuned-up version of Ford’s long-running SUV, but in exceptionally rare 6-cylinder form. Supposedly, Saleen received a batch of Explorers to convert into the… more»
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Q-Code 428CID V8: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau Coupe
In the beginning, Ford’s Thunderbird established the “personal luxury” niche. The original design was inspired by the popularity of two-seat European sports cars but amended to accommodate Americans’ desire for comfort. As the years rolled by, the T-Bird gained… more»
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“Green Go” Mopar: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
Though the Dodge Charger was a popular Chrysler product in the 1960s and 1970s, the R/T (Road/Track) edition was only around for four years (1968-71). Like the Coronet R/T and Plymouth GTX. it came standard with a 440 cubic… more»
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413 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
UPDATE 5/24/24 — Three months later, this one is still for sale here on eBay. Perhaps an earlier sale fell through or there wasn’t enough interest the first time. $10,000 currently with the reserve unmet. _____________________________ Dodge was a… more»
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29K Miles? 1973 Buick Centurion Hardtop Coupe
“Whether it’s a family car or a very personal road car, depends on whether your family is with you or not.” So says a 1973 Buick brochure, enticing potential customers to their full-sized personal luxury-sport car. The seller has… more»
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Spotless Slant Nose: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Vehicle manufacturers will sometimes look at modifications performed by third parties and see the benefit of integrating that change into a production model. Such was the case with Porsche and its 911 Turbo model. Kremer Racing developed the styling… more»
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Drive it Home: 1949 Ford F1 Pickup
UPDATE 02/26/2024: Considering all the possibilities can be wise when contemplating a classic purchase. It might mean missing out on the first vehicle that comes along, but it could also open the possibility of a better deal. Such is… more»
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No Expense Spared! 1975 Buick Skyhawk
“No expense spared” rarely describes a GM H-body like this 1975 Buick Skyhawk. Sharing a platform with Chevrolet’s compact Vega, the Skyhawk and companions (Pontiac Sunbird, Oldsmobile Starfire and Chevy Monza) offered sporty styling for folks wanting something more… more»
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Three-On-The Tree: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Bigger is typically considered better when it comes to what’s under the hood of most American-made sixties offerings, but I’m kind of digging that this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu here on eBay is rocking an inline-6, and along with… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind: 2004 Lincoln Mark X Prototype
Most concept cars and prototypes don’t live very long past their original purpose. But exceptions do occur, and this 2004 prototype from Lincoln is one of them. Built 20 years ago as a Lincoln version of the then-current Ford… more»
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390-Equipped: 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4
Deciding which path to pursue with a project build is sometimes challenging, especially when an owner has no “lived” experience with the vehicle. There’s nothing like spending time behind the wheel to assess a vehicle’s needs, and that opportunity… more»
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409 V8 Sleeper! 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
Beginning in 1959, the Biscayne was Chevy’s entry-level, full-size car. It would remain in the GM division’s portfolio through the 1975 model year. Most were Plain Jane cars that were popular for fleet purchases or consumers who had no… more»
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Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST
This 1967 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a sad sight left exposed to the elements. It needs love, but the news isn’t all bad with this classic. The prevailing weather conditions in its location mean that although there is some… more»
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327 Equipped: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Detroit was firing on all eight cylinders for the 1955 model year. Especially at Chevrolet, where the popular, all-new ’55 models were breaking sales records. 1,775,952 total Chevys were produced, a whopping 54% increase over 1954, and its top-of-the-line… more»
