Although Ford initially introduced the Maverick in 1970 as a subcompact model, it moved up the ranks as the Falcon replacement, leaving room for the subcompact Pinto in 1971. The company played it safe with the Maverick, retaining a… more»
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78k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
There has long been debate about when The Malaise Era ended. While some believe it dragged into the 1990s, others claim that cars like the 1987 Buick Grand National signaled the beginning of the end of one of the… more»
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Original Drag Pack: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428-SCJ
If you walk into a coffee shop today, you are usually confronted by a mystifying array of beverage choices designed to slake your thirst. The same was true if you walked into a Ford dealership in 1969 looking for… more»
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Ready To Roll: 1937 Packard 120C
Although the basic Packard 120C in black five-passenger sedan form is not the most desirable example of this stately marque, the car on offer here on eBay in League City, Texas is about as nice an example as you’re… more»
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Daily Driver Wagon: 1977 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
UPDATE 12/06/2022: Some owners experience the frustration of going through the entire auction process only to discover that they have fallen foul of a non-paying winning bidder. Such is the case for the owner of this 1977 Oldsmobile Vista… more»
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Stalled Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
For its first three years, the Chevy Corvette didn’t excite the sports car-buying public. With 300 built in 1953, 3,640 in 1954, and 700 in 1955, the auto almost became extinct. Fortunately, there was enough faith in the car… more»
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Real Rag Top! 1954 Mercury Monterey
We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Mercury Monterey “Sun Valley” editions, you know, the one with the plexiglass roof panel, but this is the first Monterey convertible that I have come across. And searching the Barn Finds library as… more»
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Citrus Green Roller! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Boasting a 12-bolt rear end and what look like Z28 stripes, this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro in Manahawkin, New Jersey might be a Z28, or maybe it picked up the Z28-only stripes and heavy duty rear end so long ago… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340
Dodge was a latecomer to the “pony car” game, not jumping in until 1970 when Plymouth redid the Barracuda. It was popular at first, but demand fell off quickly as the decline in muscle cars spilled over to the… more»
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Rolling Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run – 12 years, to be exact. They grew in popularity after their late delay in coming to market in 1970. But, by, 1981, the design was getting tired and new life… more»
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No Excuses: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Coupe
Having lost my way in the thicket of “special”, “standard”, and “deluxe” designations on these pages more than once, it’s high time for me to figure this out, and here on eBay is a wonderful route to better understanding:… more»
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Split Window Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are so stunning they knock your sox off, and such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. A one-year-only model, this gem presents superbly, and the optional V8 under the hood ensures it possesses… more»
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Good Bones? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
After launching the GTX in 1967 as an upscale performance car, Plymouth decided to go after the budget muscle car market in 1968. The Road Runner was a hit out of the gate, with its low price and gimmicky… more»
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440-Equipped: 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible
When you look at this 1969 Chrysler 300 Convertible, it is hard to believe that a company capable of producing cars of this caliber could find itself on the brink of bankruptcy a decade later. History shows that Lee… more»
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Same Owner 59 Years: 1958 Buick Limited
The Limited Riviera was Buick’s contribution to celebrating General Motors’ 50th anniversary in business. It was a nameplate they hadn’t used since before World War II. It was a luxurious automobile that was more expensive than a Cadillac Series… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet BelAir
What more can be said about a 1955 Chevy? I got nothing. They’ve been covered here, there, and everywhere pretty much since the day they first rolled off of the assembly line 68 years ago. So, why another? I’ll… more»
