In the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was clinging to life based on just a couple of brands. It had Jeep, of course, and the Hornet (Spirit, Concord) platform. But the oil crisis nearly killed Jeep. Gerald Meyers, then-CEO,… more»
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Rare T-Top: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
The 1987 model year marked the end of the line for the Oldsmobile 442 in what many would consider its original form. The company revived the badge in 1991 but had performance enthusiasts hyperventilating when they attached it to… more»
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Gear Up for Winter: 1925 Ford Model T Snowmobile
When snow is in your future, thoughts turn to dressing the daily driver in its traction devices. But there’s another solution. Here on craigslist is a 1925 Ford Model T Snowmobile for sale, with an asking price of $18,000…. more»
Success Story: 1970.5 Ford Falcon Sedan
As some of you may recall, I have been helping a close friend sell off his collection of vehicles in northern Georgia, right on the Tennessee line. I haven’t posted in a while as the inventory was changing so… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
If you are sitting reading this article and lamenting the rapidly approaching winter, you may be wondering what you will do to occupy yourself during those colder months when classic motoring and outdoor activities look less attractive. It could… more»
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V8 Roller: 1980 Kelmark GT Chassis
This is such a cool find. Obviously, we know a fair amount about the Kelmark GT story at this point and recognize that most of them were based on Volkswagen Beetle chassis with a fairly humble Bug motor still… more»
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Easy Repair: 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10
There are few things more devastating for a classic car owner than to see their pride and joy suffer accident damage. That is the case with this 1995 Dodge Viper, although the owner’s loss could be your gain. The… more»
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Breezeway Ventilation: 1964 Mercury Montclair
1963 through 1968 full-size Mercurys could be had with the cool Breezeway back glass that disappeared into the trunk when not in use. But it wasn’t the first time the gimmick had been used, one that would eventually be… more»
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19k Original Miles: 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
It is easy to underestimate the importance of Pontiac’s Third Generation Trans Am, but it represents a significant turning point in American performance car design. With the horsepower race seeming a thing of the past, manufacturers turned to other… more»
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Time Capsule Mopar: 1976 Chrysler Newport
Chrysler was in the big-car game for ages and would especially get hit hard in 1973 with the OPEC oil embargo. Buyers flocked away from full-size cars, looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Since Chrysler didn’t offer any, there were… more»
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Shelf Stored: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
One of my favorite listing types is for the vehicle that has been hidden away via some sort of unusual storage arrangement. That’s certainly the case with this desirable 1989 Chevrolet Camaro convertible that is equipped with the rarely-seen… more»
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Low Mileage 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car wars of the 1960s and 70s reached their peak in 1970 with the Chevrolet Chevelle LS6. The top-of-the-mark LS6 included the “450” horsepower 454 V8 and is incredibly valuable today. This car is an L34 cousin… more»
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Corvan Camper! 1962 Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevy Corvair was perhaps the most diversified of the 1960s compacts, available in all sorts of body styles. Not only sedans and convertibles but also pickups and vans, like this 1962 Corvan with an optional camping package. With… more»
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Still In the Barn: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
After the successful introduction of the compact Falcon in 1960, Ford saw the need to further diversify by adding a mid-size model in 1962, using the tried-and-true Fairlane name. Chevrolet decided to follow suit and debuted the Chevelle in… more»
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Needs TLC: 1983 Chrysler Cordoba
If you watched television in the mid-1970s, chances are you caught Ricardo Montalban hawking the new Chrysler Cordoba with its “rich Corinthian leathers”. The Cordoba would be Chrysler’s first foray into the personal luxury segment and was the first… more»
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34k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Enthusiasts fear that the supply of stunning barn and garage finds will eventually dry up. However, this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme seems to suggest that won’t happen soon. The seller discovered it squirreled away in a garage, a spot… more»
