The “personal luxury car” niche – four-seaters with sporty characteristics and high-quality trim – was in full swing by the time the 1970s rolled around. John DeLorean contributed to the trend when he redesigned the Pontiac Grand Prix in… more»
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1-Of-500: 1999 Oldsmobile 88 50th Anniversary
The Olds Eighty-Eight (also 88) enjoyed a 50-year run from 1949 to 1999. It would be the GM division’s most profitable car for the first half of that period (the Cutlass Supreme would then take that position). With the… more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1983 Avanti II
These days, in the world of automotive, a halo car is one which is the pinnacle of the brand’s achievements, a car which customers lust over but was often out of reach for many. Studebaker had the same thoughts… more»
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Rare Twin Cam: 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
It’s a Chevy Vega with an engine tuned by a British sportscar company, and it comes with a tent. Do you really need to know any more than that? Pat L. you did it again—great tip on this 1976… more»
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427 Four-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
With manual brakes, manual steering, a manual transmission, and a 427 under the hood, this powerful pony car promises a brutal and visceral driving experience that no modern ride can match. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Corvette country, Bowling… more»
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Rare Shooting Brake: 1976 Jensen GT Project
In the late 1960s, Jensen Motors was hanging by a thread, almost done in by US safety regulations. Kjell Qvale, a distributor of cars on the west coast, teamed up with Donald Healey to rescue the company: Qvale took… more»
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Major Roller Project: 1970 Dodge Charger
Other than the Plymouth Road Runner, Chrysler’s next most popular car in the 1960s was probably the Dodge Charger. Interest in the car started slowly, but by the B-body intermediate redesign of 1968-70, sales of the Dodge Charger were… more»
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Deuce And A Quarter! 1965 Buick Electra 225
Big, beautiful, and blue is how this 1965 Buick Electra 225 rolls, and it does it in top-down mode! Based on the description, it sounds like a survivor-grade car that has only seen a folding top replacement. The recorded… more»
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Sort Of Original: 1967 Chevelle SS Convertible
Two words that usually put my Spidey-senses on high alert when it comes to car listings are “survivor” and “original”. It’s great when you find a vehicle that qualifies as either, and while there are still plenty of vintage… more»
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307 V8 4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
I got a bit excited when I saw this listing for a ’69 Chevelle 300 Deluxe. It was the poor man’s version of the Malibu and they only built 10,000 300 Sport Coupes as opposed to 300,000 Malibu Sport… more»
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158 Actual Miles? Custom 1981 Dodge Ram Van
This 1981 Dodge Ram Van has a seriously cool story, and may even have obscenely low mileage based on how many years it’s been locked in a static display arrangement. The Dodge apparently sat on a show floor for… more»
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No Reserve Bandit: 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am 455 V8 SE Y82
The mid-1970s were the zenith of the Malaise Age. Pontiac’s sales fell nearly in half from 1973 to 1975, and they weren’t alone. A recession didn’t help, but regulations and a gas crisis were the real culprits. In an… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1966 Chrysler 300
Why do you buy this 1966 Chrysler 300? Because why not? It’s big, solid, and smart looking. If those qualities appeal to you, maybe you should hope the auction, here on eBay, stays within the reasonable limits it currently… more»
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Manual FJ60: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Like it or not, old Toyota Land Cruisers are no longer cheap. This is great if you happen to own one; less so if you’re on the market for one. This particular truck appears to belong to a caretaker… more»
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Bubble Top Barn Find: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Got some time on your hands and some mud clothes to put on? Then this 1960 Chevy Impala might be a good clean-up project for you. It’ll take you a hard weekend to uncover the car from its current… more»
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Fully Restored: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
This 1969 Mustang Fastback would suit a person seeking a turnkey classic with excellent presentation. Its previous owner spent years restoring the car to a high standard, ensuring the buyer can drive away in a rust-free and spotless classic… more»
