Ford introduced its first compact car in 1960, the Falcon. It would be the market leader in sales right out of the gate. But until mid-1963, you could only get a Falcon with a six-cylinder engine. Enter the “1963… more»
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1,313 Miles? 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado is from an interesting era, but I guess every era is interesting in one way or another. GM downsized the fourth-generation (1986-1992) Toronado just as gas prices dropped below $1.00 a gallon. The seller has… more»
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X11 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
In the 1987 film Planes Trains and Automobiles, John Candy delivers one of his classic lines after almost destroying their car. “I thought it would be a lot worse than this. They’ll be able to buff this out, no… more»
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Real U-Code 455: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
1972 was anything but a pinnacle year for muscle cars in general, with high-priced insurance and increasing emission standards creating a dual whammy that was really starting to take its toll on the decline of performance-oriented vehicles by this… more»
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Amazing Barn Find! 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Just when you think all the “good” barn find muscle cars are gone or too far gone, we encounter something like this long-parked, highly-original 4-4-2. Wearing a registration from 1978, the 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Sports Coupe in Lexington, South… more»
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L78 375 HP: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
The L78 396 V8 engine was only available in the Chevrolet Nova for three years: 1968, 1969, and 1970. After that, the most you could get from the factory was a 350 V8 as the muscle car segment of… more»
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Lightly Restored Driver: 1990 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a mildly restored example that hails from California and sports beautiful rust-free sheetmetal. The seller has made some major improvements inside and out and is only being offered for sale due to the… more»
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Factory Hairdryer: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
It is an age-old battle. Whenever one person invents a better mousetrap, another invents a better mouse. Such was the case for American auto manufacturers during the 1970s and 1980s. The better mousetrap was tightening government emission regulations, while… more»
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Oddball Audi: 1964 Mean Sonora GT
Every now and again, you get thrown a curveball that reveals you don’t know nearly as much as you thought you did. I consider myself fairly knowledgeable on European makes and models, but this unusual Audi/DKW model referred to… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1979 Ford Bronco
The second-generation Ford Bronco remains a bit of a sleeper in the collector vehicle marketplace. In the case of a model with multiple generations, the later vehicles are generally more affordable, but for how long? The earliest Broncos are… more»
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Drive or Restore? 1967 MGB Roadster
When I first became interested in cars, the only “collector” cars were marques like Auburn and Delahaye and Duesenberg. Cars were either new, or old. We never said “vintage”. Then in the 1970s, along came auctions and the game… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It is a debate that will undoubtedly span the ages. Which is the better ownership prospect, an original survivor or a spotless driver-grade classic? That is the one posed by this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. There is no questioning… more»
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Award Winner: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
This 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 belongs to a genuinely passionate Oldsmobile enthusiast. There can be no doubting that because it is 1-of-28 vehicles in their collection wearing the Olds badge. They need to downsize, choosing to list this award-winning… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos, which can be found in the gallery below. There is one certainty in life; If you leave a classic car exposed to the harsh Arizona sun, it will soon look baked…. more»
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Dust for Free: 1979 Mazda RX-7 Project
The road to the Wankel-engined car is cluttered with hits and misses. The first rotary-powered car was a prototype Skoda 1000 made in the late 1950s; the engine was less than satisfactory, so production cars featured a conventional four-cylinder…. more»
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Carphone Included: 1986 Toyota MR2
Toyota has a well-earned reputation for producing fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles that serve admirably as daily drivers. However, the company occasionally lets down its hair to create something genuinely interesting. Such is the case with the 1986 MR2. It… more»
