There was a lot of noise in the mid-1980s when Hyundai brought their first car into the U.S., the Excel. The subcompact was promoted as being the least expensive new car you could buy in 1986 at $4,995. I… more»
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Step Nose Barn Find: 1967 Alfa Romeo GTV
As a long time Alfa Romeo fan, I’ve long pinned after a Giulia Sprint GT, but not just any GT. Alfa offered the GT in several trim levels, with the Veloce being the sportier option (there was also an… more»
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Old School Rod: 1928 Ford Model A
Personalization dates back to the earliest days of the motor car when buyers would specify coach-built bodies so that their vehicles would reflect their tastes or their unique needs. For most consumers, this was not a realistic option, but… more»
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Time Capsule: 1968 Dodge Charger
For the most part, it looks as though time has almost stopped for this 1968 Dodge Charger. Perhaps because it wasn’t an R/T or equipped with one of Chrysler’s fire-breathing V-8s, it was more gently used over the past… more»
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Original Two-Tone Seats! 1972 MGB GT
I took an initial glance at this ’72 MGB GT and kept on cruising but then I backed up and looked her over again. What caught my attention is this car’s cleanliness and sharp presentation. We encounter MGs of… more»
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Sporty Minivan? 1995 Plymouth Voyager AWD Sport
A minivan on Barn Finds?! For the love of, I thought the nightmare of 2020 was over with… Wait, I know that this is a bit of a stretch but this 1995 Plymouth Voyager AWD Sport has a couple… more»
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Original A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
UPDATE 1/4/2021 – It looked like this Mustang GT had sold for $26,500, but it has been relisted. This time it has a BIN of $26,500 and can be found here on eBay. FROM 11/23/2020 – Looks can be… more»
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Siren Song: 1956 Chevrolet National Ambulance
Emergency vehicles are an interesting subculture of collecting. In some states, even historic vehicles (unless used by Emergency Services) cannot have red or blue flashing lights, may not have official markings, or may only be driven in parades. Other… more»
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429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
There are times when ambition and reality collide in an unfortunate way. That is the case with the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. It was a car that received a rapturous reception from the motoring press at the time, but… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo
Rocketing onto the market in 1962, Oldsmobile’s Jetfire was part of their F-85 lineup and they were a kick, using Oldsmobile’s “Turbo Rocket Fluid” to give 215 horsepower – one horsepower per cubic inch – to this somewhat small,… more»
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572 Crate Motor: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
I’ll let you in on a little secret. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible no longer looks like it did in this photo. This shot was taken the day that the owner drove the car into his workshop,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454
It’s not hard to see why the chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes have developed such a cult following. They tick a lot of the right boxes for anyone seeking a car with attitude. They are low, sleek, and aggressive. When you… more»
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454 Four-Speed! 1970 Corvette Stingray
Novice enthusiasts may bracket all C3 Corvettes into the “forgettable” category on the basis of the mid-’70s low-point that crippled the Corvette and other cars with sub-200 horsepower V8s. Anyone who disregards this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette in a stop-light… more»
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4.6 Hot Rod Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
With the way muscle and collector car values have gone over the last twenty-five years, I find myself getting stuck in this reverberating, circular concept that originality of purity is essential. It probably comes from reviewing way too many… more»
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1 of 1? 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire With 429 V8
This is one of those wow vehicles, one of those cars that almost any car guy or car gal would like to own. Based on the Ford Torino for the fifth-generation, this 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire has a monster… more»
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Indy Pace Car! 1974 Hurst/Oldsmobile Cutlass 455
Usually when one thinks of Oldsmobile’s association with Hurst, the archetypal 1969 version springs to mind. But Hurst and Oldsmobile had a long association with each other and today we are going to review an example from their 1974… more»
