Although I can’t say that the forward-looking yet somewhat gorpy (hey, it’s the “word” that came to mind) late-1950s period of American automotive design is my favorite, you have to appreciate its star-chasing audacity. We could point to several… more»
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V12 Grand Tourer: 1993 BMW 850Ci
Long term ownership tends to be as much of a differentiator when it comes to selling a collectible car as its overall condition. An enthusiast vehicle in excellent shape but with multiple owners showing frequent changing of hands tends… more»
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Parts Cars, Too! 1957 Chevrolet 210 Project
The 1957 model year was the last for the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (as they would become known as). And sales remained strong, though Ford managed to outdo Chevy in the sales race by a sliver with an all-new design. The… more»
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Low Mile Survivor! 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was one of the hottest cars on the market. Our family bought the sales pitch and we acquired a new Supreme like this one in 1983 (and kept it 13… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
One of the most interesting aspects of this great hobby is the speculation on the values of these great cars as time progresses. Up for auction here on eBay is a great example of this. This 1969 Ford Bronco… more»
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Matching-Numbers 1971 Corvette T-Top Project
A 1971 Corvette with its original drivetrain is always worth a closer look, and the example currently listed here on eBay offers exactly that: a matching-numbers 350/270-horsepower small-block paired with an automatic transmission, still sitting under those classic chrome… more»
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New Roof! 1968 Dodge Dart GT Project
With a redesign in 1967, the Dodge Dart would enjoy a healthy run through 1976 (when it was replaced by the Aspen). Changes were few in 1968, and the easiest way to spot a ’68 vs. a ’67 is… more»
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Drag Car Tribute: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Back in 2008, one of the greatest Barn Finds in history sold on eBay for around $250,000: Stan Antlocer’s 1963 Tempest LeMans Super Duty drag car. I followed that car religiously for that frantic week of the sale because it was… more»
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Red White & Blue: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The Rebel Machine was a mid-sized muscle car offered by American Motors for only one year in 1970. Production numbers were small when compared to those of market leaders like the Pontiac GTO and Chevy Chevelle SS 396. We… more»
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Estate Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
1967 was where it all began for the Chevrolet Camaro, and this first-year example has an interesting story to tell. According to the seller, before his acquisition just a year ago, this car hadn’t seen the light of day… more»
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Survivor-Grade: 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab 4×4
Toyota pickups from the 1980s have never been more sought-after, and the seller of this 1985 Toyota XtraCab SR5 is offering exactly the kind of example fans of the era dream of owning. Listed on eBay, this truck is… more»
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One of 44 Made: 1982 Apollo Verona
The world of kit cars is vast and deep, with wide variations in build quality and performance. Those enthusiasts who choose to build their own or refurbish cars built in the past by amateur hands are truly committed to… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista
Emerging from this garage is a classic with a great story to tell. It is a 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista that spent three decades in storage. The current owner recently revived this beauty, returning it to a roadworthy state… more»
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Recent Garage Find: 1975 AMC Hornet
American Motors resurrected the Hornet nameplate in 1970 as the replacement for the Rambler American venerable compact. It was more stylish than its predecessor and continued through 1977, after which it would morph into the Concord and then the… more»
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Formerly Father’s: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Ford’s styling shift from 1936 to 1937 set its competition scrambling. Headlights melding into fenders, and the fenders themselves snuggling ever closer to bodies – the new interpretation of the vehicle resonated powerfully with buyers. Briggs Manufacturing, a Detroit… more»
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1 of 1,150: 1966 Harley-Davidson Bobcat 175
This super unique and rare motorcycle is held up a bit by the quality of the photos. As you can tell from this opening photo, the only one showing the whole bike, it’s cut off on both ends. Rare… more»
