I’ll admit that it took me quite a while – actually more like decades – to finally appreciate the Ford Falcon and its role as a game changer in the automotive world. Game changer is quite a moniker, but… more»
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1957 Barchette Di Formosa Tribute
Though unquestionably not a Ferrari, this custom-built “1957 Ferrari Barchette Di Formosa,” to take the seller’s embellished description, certainly evokes elements of 1950s Ferrari racers. Low-slung and lightweight, the slick red racer can reportedly exceed 100 MPH, though the… more»
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Factory 383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Satellite
It’s always fun when you come across a vintage vehicle that was custom-ordered by the first owner, as it’s an indication that they cared enough to have the car built to exact specifications to suit their needs perfectly. That… more»
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Driver-Quality 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
After several years of disappointing sales figures, Buick was on the rebound in 1962, a rebound that would carry them all the way through the ’60s in solid shape. Although the redesigned ’62s are sometimes overshadowed by the fact… more»
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Restored Gem: 1964 Datsun 320 Pickup 5-Speed
A “cute” truck? Is that an oxymoron, or can there really be such a thing? Trucks are meant to be tough and mean and nothing more than tools for hard-working people. I rarely use the word “cute” other than… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
To woo back buyers who might have been scared off by Ralph Nader’s famous safety assault, Chevrolet redesigned its air-cooled compact, the Corvair, in 1965. It was a much-improved car, but sales continued to decline, and Chevy moved on… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula
A clean 3rd-generation Pontiac Firebird or Chevrolet Camaro remain some the cheapest entry points to vintage muscle car ownership, but the tricky part is finding a nice one. When it comes to collector or enthusiast vehicles that remain cheap… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1968 Porsche 911
In general, I would say it’s hard to be lucky in the car game. There are situations where you may unearth a car before anyone else knows about it or be given a tip that a worthwhile project vehicle… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
It is always sad when an iconic automotive brand ceases operation, especially when it is a marque like Oldsmobile. However, that presents opportunities for passionate enthusiasts to preserve the company’s heritage, and this 1977 Cutlass Supreme would seem to… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
As I have gotten older, I have found myself drawn more towards luxury cars. I still gain great enjoyment from slipping behind the wheel of classics with performance credentials, but living life at a more sedate pace has become… more»
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Rare Japanese Retro: 1996 Mitsuoka Galue
Mitsuoka is a Japanese niche vehicle manufacturer that specializes in attaching retro bodies to existing production models to create distinctive vehicles. It has released a faux Porsche 356, a Jaguar-inspired model called the Viewt, and even a K-2 microcar… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
The horsepower race of the 1960s gave the world cars with performance capabilities that would have been unthinkable a decade earlier. Take this 1969 Chevrolet Impala as a perfect example of that philosophy. It’s 427ci V8 produces power and… more»
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Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria
I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»
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Restored Long Roof: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup remains quite interesting at the moment, only because cheap sedans are still very easy projects to find and buy, junkyards still receive wagons and sedans at a decent clip, and high-end specialty shops are still… more»
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1965 Ford F-250 And 1966 C-10 Avion Camper
The idea of buying a camper and getting away from it all gets more appealing every day for some of us. Things have gotten so complicated, and the world seems to have gotten a bit less friendly in the… more»
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Washington State “Survivor”: 1962 Mercury Comet
Looking like it’s right out of a brochure, this 1962 Mercury Comet is from Washington state, said to have been bought new by an elderly woman. When her driving days were over, her daughter sold it to a gentleman… more»
