It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of regular production models. No manufacturer has resisted the urge, and these variants would easily number in the tens of thousands. Pontiac released the Firebird Esprit Redbird in 1978, and… more»
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44k Original Miles? 1967 Pontiac GTO
It is easy and often understandable for enthusiasts to question bold claims made about classic cars. Seller will almost invariably paint their vehicle in the best possible light to entice potential buyers to part with their cash. I’m not… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 14K-Mile 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
It’s been over a dozen years now, but some of us still find it hard to believe that Pontiac is gone. Thankfully, there are still nice used vehicles to be found, such as this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ… more»
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Restore, or Not? 1973 Datsun 240Z
Datsun 240Z prices have shot upward in the last few years, as restored examples of this ubiquitous but competent sports car began to hit the market. It’s as if the willingness to spend real money to make a pristine… more»
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Low-Mile 1987 Ford F-350 4×4 Firetruck
There are a few words you can say in a row that will command the attention of truck enthusiasts everywhere: low mileage, turbodiesel, and four wheel drive. Put them together and you have one of the more sought after… more»
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Eight-Seat Survivor: 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park
When American manufacturers included station wagons within their model range, many buyers purchased them as a matter of necessity. It often meant foregoing performance and luxury in the name of practicality. However, there were exceptions to this general rule,… more»
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20K Original Miles: 1981 Zimmer Golden Spirit
Another day, another Zimmer Golden Spirit. I recently wrote about a similar model that looked like it had been abandoned in a private driveway; this 1981 Golden Spirit hasn’t seen much use but it’s in far better condition overall…. more»
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Turbocharged 24k Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit was a huge boon to Pontiac Trans Am sales in the late 1970s. But the euphoria may have been gone by 1980 as Trans Am sales fell by more than 50% from… more»
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Field Find: 1973 Volkswagen Bus
During the height of the Volkswagen van craze in the late 2010s, it wasn’t uncommon to see some nice examples bring six figures at auction. Prices have dropped off since then, but their popularity hasn’t waned. This one is… more»
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Work-In-Process: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
The Coronet nameplate returned after six years in 1965 as a mid-size, B-bodied Dodge product. The R/T was included for model years 1967 through 1970 and was the high-performance variant of the car. This ’68 has been owned by… more»
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Remarkably Complete: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
There’s nothing rare or unusual about a 1968 Pontiac GTO finished in Verdoro Green. Today’s find, a convertible, ups the rarity factor a bit, but with over 5,000 drop-top GTOs produced that year, it’s hardly in rarified air. But,… more»
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Factory 427! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Project
The Caprice was the top-of-the-line Chevrolet for ’68, but along with all that comfort for 6, buyers also had a good choice of powerplants to equip their nearly 18 feet long luxury coupe with, including the large 427, which… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Sport Coupe
Pontiac introduced the Grand Prix in 1962 as a full-size performance grand tourer. The badge soldiered on until 2008, but this 1963 example is a gem. It is a two-owner classic that has been stored for years. It needs… more»
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Jump Seats Included: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL
This 1986 Subaru BRAT is a GL model and it’s past the point of having the cool “Cyclops” center passing headlight by a few years, but this one does have jump seats in the back, oddly enough. The seller… more»
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End Of The Line: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The Chevrolet El Camino lasted through five generations, with manufacturing wrapping up at the end of the 1987 model, but not before over a million of them found homes for buyers wanting a pickup truck with a car-like feel,… more»
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Surgery Forces Sale: 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo
The Lotus Esprit Turbo remains one of the more obtainable 1980s supercars, which is a severe outlier in a market where everything has gone sky high that could be considered a limited-production sports model. Either due to the reputation… more»
