In 1968, Volkswagen recycled its Kubelwagen military vehicle into a civilian vehicle that became known as the Thing when it finally hit our shores in 1973. The Thing almost defies description. It’s not an SUV, it’s not a truck,… more»
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C1 Fixer Upper: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette with a six-cylinder engine, a two-speed automatic gearbox, a convertible top, removable windows, and a price that exceeded Chevy’s Cadillac with its V8 motor. This new entrant from Chevrolet looked sporty and was… more»
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One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Square Body pickups are very popular. This 1975 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton pickup is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is listed for sale here on eBay. It has 5 days remaining in the auction and has already been… more»
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Forest Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Somewhat like myself, the First Generation Mustang grew bigger and heavier with each passing year. Unlike me, buyers could still order a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 with an engine that made the car fleet of foot. That is the… more»
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Quintessential Old Car? 1953 Buick Special
Years ago when the concept of an “old car” came up it was often one that looked like this 1953 Buick Special. And I guess that’s because years ago, there were a lot of old, similar cars sitting in… more»
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Egg-Shaped BMW: 1957 Isetta 300
The Isetta was a microcar designed in Italy but built under license in several countries, including BMW in Germany. It earned the nickname “bubble car” for its distinctive egg-shaped appearance and bubble-like windows. The little car was designed to… more»
Very Clean 1969 BMW 2002 Is A Bargain!
There’s a lot of déjà vu in looking at this low-mileage 1969 BMW 2002 for sale on Facebook Marketplace in Anaheim, California. I owned several just like it, back in the late 1970s when $500 bought fairly decent examples…. more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
If buyers had the money, they could order a new Corvette in 1968 loaded with factory options. The original owner of this classic didn’t stop by equipping it with a desirable drivetrain, ticking enough boxes on the Order Form… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar XR7
The Mercury Cougar of the 1980s was an interesting specimen, just like its badge-engineered sibling, the Lincoln Mark VII. Both of these cars featured bulbous bodywork over luxurious interiors while purporting to be a crossover of sport and luxury…. more»
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Executive Transport: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte
Like most potentially risky cars that appear for sale on craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, this Maserati Quattroporte has been listed for sale with next to no information. It’s a shame, too, since it looks like a half-decent example that… more»
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Bavarian Microcar: 1957 Goggomobil TS400
Goggomobil was a series of microcars produced by Hans Glas GmbH in Bavaria between 1955 and 1969. Three models were built, including a sedan, a van, and a coupe (like the seller’s unusual little machine). These tiny automobiles were… more»
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Rebuilt 400: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Colonnade Coupe
For decades, the American automotive industry survived in a virtual vacuum. Companies like Ford and General Motors enjoyed a strong presence on foreign shores, but marques from Europe and Asia failed to impact the North American market. That changed… more»
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Stored Since 2014: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
It’s sometimes shockingly easy to acquire projects. While we can occasionally feel somewhat down in the mouth that there are no good deals to be had in today’s collector car market, there are still plenty of reasonable buys hiding… more»
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Almost Mint! 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix SE
By the late ’80s, many youthful car buyers had no memory of the classic muscle car age, and manufacturers rebranded “excitement” as something related to style and image rather than metrics like acceleration. Against that backdrop, this 1989 Pontiac… more»
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Volvo B18 Powered! 1969 MGB GT
The MG MGB had a solid 18-year run, which began in 1962 and lasted all the way through 1980, but this 1969 MGB GT has had a couple of unusual transplants that make it a unique offering in the… more»
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Winged Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Maybe my eyes are deceiving me but this bat-winged 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible looks like it’s sagging in its middle. And if it’s not, it probably should be. And the seller reminds us, “If you’re looking at ad you… more»
