A Natural Suede Tan sedan with a tin tip and black wall tires automatically looks like a law enforcement vehicle to me. The full wheel covers are a bit fancy for that, though, and this 1980 Dodge Aspen, as… more»
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Barn Find Condition? 1966 AMC Marlin
I guess I’m on an AMC jag; yesterday, it was this cool 1970 Rebel SST station wagon, and today it’s a 1966 Marlin – the car that’s so, I dunno, awkward, that it’s truly hip in an AMC sort… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1941 Lincoln Continental Coupe
Considering that a mere 1,250 1941 Lincoln Continentals were built, I’m always surprised at how many are being offered for sale; as a matter of fact, this isn’t even the first ’41 Coupe I’ve written about this year. Barn… more»
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Microvan Project: 1970 Subaru Sambar Van
At just under 10 feet long, just over 4 feet wide, and weighing just 1,180 pounds, you could say this is a small van. Small vehicles are a-ok in my world, and these vans don’t come up for sale… more»
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Rare Right-Hand Drive: 1967 Isuzu Bellett
The Bellett was a routine subcompact car built by Isuzu in Japan from 1963 to 1973. A few of them were imported to the U.S. West Coast in the mid-1960s, but by an importer rather than Isuzu itself (which… more»
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Not a 993: 1978 Porsche 911 SC
These days, some enthusiasts are upset by the popularity of resto-modding, the practice of taking a classic or vintage vehicle and effectively stripping what makes it “old.” A variety of cosmetic and performance upgrades are installed, making the vehicle… more»
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500 HP and Original Paint! 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
Stock steel wheels on what looks like a narrowed rear axle and hood gauges suggest this 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air might be more than a former school teacher’s ride. The Torrington, Connecticut classic accumulated fewer than 20,000 miles in… more»
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Solid California 4-Speed Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After a rewarding first four years as an options package for the Oldsmobile F-85 and Cutlass, the 4-4-2 earned a place in the brand’s lineup as its own separate model in 1968, a position it held until 1971 when… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Lincoln Blackwood
Pity the poor automotive product planner, because the buying public is nothing if not fickle. Get it right, and you have the original Mustang or the Chrysler minivan (RIP Hal Sperlich). But sometimes, for reasons that defy logic or… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Honda VT1100C3 Aero
Competing with what was considered by many to be the king of Japanese 1100-cc V-twins, the Yamaha Virago, Honda had its own secret powerhouse coming out called the VT1100, based on the Shadow engine. A V-twin engine isn’t usually… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1954 Meteor SR-1
In the frothy fiberglass years of the 1950s, advertisements for inexpensive kit cars populated every car, hobby and DIYer publication on the planet. Count Dick Jones among the entrepreneurs trying his hand at carving out a berth in this… more»
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1-of-120: 1973 Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtop RPO 83
Although there were notable differences, the American and Australian muscle car scenes featured some interesting parallels. Cars like the Mustang Boss 302 and Camaro Z28 were produced as homologation specials for Trans Am competition. Holden and Ford Down Under… more»
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70k Documented Miles: 1968 Pontiac GTO
This 1968 Pontiac GTO seems to tick the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a desirable classic muscle car. Its ownership history and odometer reading are both documented, and it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. However, it falls short of being… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
There is something inherently charming about classic British sports cars. That is especially true when the car in question is a 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite. Design limitations gave these cars a distinctive appearance and a character that many believe… more»
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Small-Block Transplant: 1967 Citroën 2CV
People have been bolting larger and more powerful engines into cars for many decades, and it is this practice that spawned such classics as the Sunbeam Tiger. However, this 1967 Citroën 2CV left me scratching my head from the… more»
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Last Straight Eight: 1953 Buick Special Convertible
The 1953 Buick Special marks two lasts in the Buick line; it is the last of over two decades of straight-eight Buicks and the last Buick with a six-volt electrical system, while the rest of the lineup marked the… more»
