Before there was the fabulous Buick Grand National, there were turbo-charged Regals like this very clean 1978 Sports Coupe version. While the turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine was new and standard equipment in the ’78 Regal Sport Coupe, the entire… more»
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Parked in 1977! 1967 GTX Convertible
Few things are more disheartening than having a classic car damaged due to another person’s inattention or negligence. I speak from bitter experience on the subject, as would the previous owner of this 1967 Plymouth GTX Convertible. Following a… more»
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Original 396: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS is a classic with so many positive points it is difficult to know where to begin. It is a rock-solid vehicle, presents well, and features its original big-block under the hood. If that isn’t… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
When I first saw this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, my instincts told me to class it as a survivor. While some would agree with that assessment, others would argue that the color change performed by a previous owner would… more»
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Cheap Kit Car: Integrity Coach Works Cobra Replica
Just the other day, a Shelby Cobra replica drove past my driveway, looking low and mean and sounding laughably loud at five miles per hour as these things do. I couldn’t help but think about what a screaming bargain… more»
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How’s That Shifter Work? Lightning Rods 1984 Hurst/Olds
Sometimes I wonder what the younger generation thinks of these ‘80s collectibles, especially compared with the cars we treasure from the 1960s. When those come up at auctions, or as barn finds, they’re often totally rusty or trashed. Cars… more»
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Pre-Auction Sale: Classic Car Collection in Pennsylvania
Over the last few years, we have been flagging a series of craigslist ads from the Bangor, Pennsylvania area with what looks like an entire warehouse full of vintage American cars and trucks. The seller would disperse a few… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
While it may not be a genuine muscle car, this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme could hold its head high in elite company. Every aspect of this classic presents superbly, and the healthy V8 under the hood provides excellent performance… more»
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Final Year Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee 440 6-Pack
By 1971, the writing was on the wall for the mighty American muscle car. The specter of tightening emission regulations and crippling insurance costs saw buyers begin to turn their backs on these classics, and sales results reflected this… more»
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Sitting for 40 Years: 1948 Chrysler Windsor Business Coupe
When was the last time you saw one of these? Yeah, I can’t remember either. The Chrysler Town & Country with its beautiful and unique wood trim gets all the attention, but this 3-Passenger Coupe with its one bench… more»
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Jack of All Trades: Alsport Tracker
Sometimes a vehicle just makes me wonder, “why?” But everything has its fanbase, and so it is with the Alsport Tracker, made from 1970 through 1972. The Tracker was billed as an amphibious vehicle that would ferry two passengers… more»
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1 of 1 LS6 454 V8: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Only about 4,500 Chevelles and El Caminos were built in 1970 with the LS6 454 V8 that produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. Maybe 10-12% of those were El Camino’s and the seller says this pickup has been… more»
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Stalled Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback
Inheriting another person’s stalled project can be fraught with dangers. Depending on how far work has progressed, it can prove challenging for potential buyers to determine whether any work has been completed to an acceptable standard. That shouldn’t be… more»
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Summer Bad Boy: 1981 Camaro Z28
Pictured parked on a dusty driveway, this 1981 Camaro Z28 has been in current ownership about nine years. The current caretaker confesses that it just sits in the garage, and so says that it’s time to move the car… more»
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Sign of the Cat!1971 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar debuted in 1967 to join Ford’s Mustang in what was becoming the “pony car” wars. But when the second generation was introduced in 1971, Mercury changed directions, preferring to instead target buyers of GM cars like… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane GT Convertible
By 1966, buyers seeking a new car with genuine performance credentials were spoiled for choice. Waiting in the wings were the Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS or Impala SS, or the Oldsmobile 442 (to name a few). If your… more»
