While GM, Ford, and Chrysler Corp. were heavily involved in a 1957 postwar slugapalooza, recently formed American Motors (1954) was trying to find its way forward in a hypercompetitive automotive market. AMC, brought together by the merger of Nash… more»
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Never This Nice: 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Convertible
I have held the viewpoint for a while that the notion of a cheap and cheerful convertible – even if it’s based on a miserable economy car – represents a totally different value proposition than its hardtop sibling. The… more»
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Patina Time Capsule: 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Up for grabs here on eBay is a genuine slice of American truck history, a 1959 Chevrolet Apache. With 83,861 miles on the clock and a weathered patina finish that tells its own story, this Apache is being sold… more»
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Decent Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The leading edge of the woodgrain on the Vega Estate Wagons has always made me scratch my head. I’m not sure why more thought wasn’t given to how to end that important part of this feature. Maybe there is… more»
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No Reserve Well Optioned 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette ticks many of the right boxes for those seeking a project candidate. It recently emerged from long-term storage and is a car that represents a promising restoration project. The first owner equipped it with a… more»
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Rust-Free 1967 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Memories, like the something something of your mind… Some of you may remember that I had a similar car, but a year older and dark green. It’s one car that I regret selling, but they are not small, they… more»
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Cheap $900 Convertible: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Timing belt breaks are never a welcome occurrence, and the severity results can vary from just a simple replacement to significant internal engine damage. Unfortunately, the cambelt snapping on this 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has resulted in the car… more»
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Crusty 1968 Buick Skylark Needs Some Love
The images of this 1968 Buick Skylark kind of make you wonder: Is it being trailered to somewhere, or has it just come from somewhere? If the latter, then it appears that someone “drug this bad boy out of… more»
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Price Reduced! 1951 Triumph Mayflower
Occasionally, a manufacturer breaks new ground but still fails to tempt buyers. The Mayflower, introduced in 1949 as a luxury option in the small-car market, was the first unibody car from Standard Triumph. This “first” did not impress, however,… more»
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26K-Mile Loaded 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
One giveaway to know that this 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera has the FE3 suspension package would be the N78 Aluminum Styled Wheels, which were available on the International Series and Cieras with the FE3 package. Another one, of course,… more»
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Unmolested Wagon: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII
In 1958 and 1959, American Motors and Studebaker introduced new compact cars that led to a revolution with the Detroit “Big 3” in the 1960s. The new Lark is just what the doctor ordered for struggling Studebaker, but in… more»
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1-Of-118 K-Code Drop-Tops: 1965 Ford Mustang
For the official 1965 model year, Ford built nearly 560,000 copies of the hot new Mustang. But, per the seller, only 118 of them were convertibles with the potent K-code V8. That should include this Poppy Red edition with… more»
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Rare Stretched 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Limo
There’s just something about a long-wheelbase Cadillac that oozes American luxury, and this 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine is no exception. Listed for sale here on eBay with a clean title and just 52,710 miles, this massive cruiser is powered… more»
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V12 Power: 1995 Mercedes S600
Just call me “Mr. Big”! Stylish, classy, big, and fast is one way to describe this 1995 Mercedes S600 “Sonderklasse” as it’s known in Germany. This 79 K-mile coupe’s listing is, unfortunately, very light on detail, so we’ll have… more»
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Rare Convertible: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC McLaren
Although the second-generation Mercury Capri wasn’t as popular as its Ford Mustang counterpart, it was a fun offering and featured some styling differences, plus provided a pony car choice to the selection of autos available for Mercury buyers to… more»
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SLR Tribute: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
If you want a genuine race car built by the likes of Mercedes-Benz or Porsche, you best have deep pockets and a very connected car broker. Put simply, these lightweight factory racers trade hands within very tight circles and… more»
