The Special was often the entry-level Buick and built on a variety of platforms over the years. The name first appeared in 1936 and disappeared for good after 1996. The Special was the best-selling line of Buicks in 1956,… more»
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Non-Letter Find: 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of cars in the 1950s and 1960s were iconic, known for their blend of performance and luxury rolled into one package. For a time – 1961 through 1965 – Chrysler offered both letter and… more»
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Tree Hugger: 1948 Packard Custom Eight Victoria
Seeing a very, very rare car that has been sitting outside in the elements for who knows how many years (decades?) is a crying shame. I could see if it was a non-descript commuter or economy car, but one… more»
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Real LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The great Jack Nicholson once famously asked, “What if this is as good as it gets?” That seems to be an appropriate question to ask about this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Not only is it a rust-free classic that… more»
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First Year 400: 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
After hitting the showrooms for the first time in 1964, the 1965 Oldsmobile 442 brought some worthwhile upgrades. Chief among these was a larger engine, making these a potent classic. This 1965 Convertible is a rust-free survivor, and the… more»
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Unicorn Hot Hatch: 1991 Honda CRX Si
When it comes to iconic import cars from the 80s and 90s, the Honda CRX is often one of the first models mentioned, along with the likes of the Volkswagen GTI and Toyota Celica. The CRX is still often… more»
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Price Slashed! 1969 Ford Galaxie XL
This 1969 Ford Galaxie XL is a one-owner classic that has just been unearthed in a Minnesota barn. It isn’t clear how long it has been sitting, but it is now at the stage where it runs and drives… more»
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Hangar Find: 1940 Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser
Vintage planes like this 1940 Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser remind us that just like those of us who like to find sunny, dry days to tackle some backroads in a classic roadster or muscle car, there are aviation aficionados… more»
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Clean and Green: 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500
The additions that were made to transform the exterior of the humble Mustang into the Shelby GT500 created a car with a sense of menace and purpose. Today, these rate as one of the most highly sought American classics…. more»
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Parked 50 Years Ago: 1961 Ford Galaxie Taxi Cab
Normally, a dusty 1961 Ford Galaxie wouldn’t be much cause for excitement, even if it looked like the perfect barn find. But seeing one that still wears its in-service livery as a taxi cab that looks like it was… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1957 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon
One of the “joys” of embarking on a restoration journey can be locating the multitude of tiny parts required to complete the job. However, that might be less of an issue than you would expect with this 1957 Buick… more»
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Worth Restoring? 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was a totally new car in 1970, finally losing its six-year association with the Valiant. It gained its own platform that it would share with the new Dodge Challenger, but all its sheet metal was exclusively… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Datsun always denied that they took any inspiration for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type. Like so many people, I have some trouble believing that claim. However, one of the significant advantages that the 240Z held over the Jag… more»
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Turbo Classic: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Corvair was a much-maligned vehicle that deserves to be treated with a certain level of respect. In an era when manufacturers were effectively “recycling” many of their key components from one model to another, the Corvair demonstrated that… more»
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Scrap Yard Find: 1974 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a solid, reliable car. But in sedan form, it was kind of boring. In an attempt to remedy that, Plymouth designers came up with a fastback coupe version of the venerable compact, which they called… more»
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29 Original Miles: 1991 Ford Bronco XLT
Sometimes we come across vehicles with 29,000 miles but today we have a 4WD 1991 Ford Bronco XLT with only 29 miles. Yes, that is correct. Only 29 miles and that’s probably less miles than you drove your car… more»
