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»
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Ran When Parked: 1967 Porsche 912
The Porsche 912 has become a bit of a bargain as prices for the classic 911 have skyrocketed. Even so, long-hood air-cooled models tend to always command a premium these days, so the fact this nicely optioned 912 project… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
There was a time when aerodynamic efficiency had no place in automotive design. Early attempts to tackle what many saw as a black art often received a negative buyer response. Even later attempts sometimes suffered the same fate, although… more»
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Vintage Alaskan Camper! 1961 Ford F250 4×4
At most car shows, early sixties pickups like this 1961 Ford are a dime a dozen. However, when you add accessories and options like a vintage camper and four-wheel drive, you get an attention-getter. This truck can be found… more»
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Commuter Survivor: 1940 Chevy Master 85 Business Coupe
It’s not too often you see a time capsule like this 1940 Chevrolet Business Coupe. The seller says it has been driven most of its life, in fact, they routinely commute about 30 miles round trip with it. It… more»
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One Family Owned: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
I’ve long advocated long-term ownership as a desirable quality for anyone searching for a classic to add to their collection. Most cars that have spent decades in the custody of the same person will have been treated respectfully, and… more»
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Looks Fast Standing Still! 1941 Buick Sedanet
Originally hailing from Tacoma, Washington, and claimed as a 61K mile original, this 1941 Buick 46S “Sedanet” (Buick’s spelling per their sales brochure), is a true survivor. It has been in a private collection for over 30 years and… more»
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French Hauler: 1980 Citroen CX Transporter
When it comes to flat-bed conversions, there’s seemingly endless potential when it comes to enterprising enthusiasts finding ways to make their ultimate hauler. Here in the states, we tend to lean towards a Chevy C10 or C30 ramp truck… more»
