Among my legions of car colleagues, the T-Type line from Buick in the 1980s is one that generates a certain type of response: “I wouldn’t mind owning one, but I’m not going to hunt for it.” In other words,… more»
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Mobile Data Center: 1985 Revcon Motorhome
One of the more diverse categories of old vehicles is the wasteland of motorhomes and RVs. These land dinosaurs were once the stuff of dreams for people with wanderlust, and the pinnacle of a purchase for anyone who felt… more»
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First Week Pony: 1964½ Ford Mustang
When Ford unveiled the Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it caused a showroom stampede. Potential customers inundated dealerships, eager to hand over their cash to take one home. Our featured car is one such vehicle, driven off the lot… more»
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389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Regardless of how history evolves, a “first” will always remain in the record book. Such is the case in the automotive world: while there have been many potent muscle cars, the 1964 Pontiac GTO is considered the father of… more»
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383-Equipped: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda spent the 1990s on the drag strip, but the current owner returned it to its rightful place on our roads. It presents well as a driver-grade classic, while its engine bay houses a 383ci V8… more»
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Former Concours Car: 1971 Lamborghini Espada Series II
You’re gonna think I’m off my rocker, but Lamborghini’s Espada is as competent a grocery-getter as it is a grand tourer. The rear seats are more spacious than any 2+2, though still not on a par with most American… more»
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Ford V8 Transplant: 1988 Dodge Raider
The 1988 Dodge Raider was a competent performer with impressive off-road capabilities. However, many people craved more power than the factory four-cylinder motor could provide. The seller has taken matters into their own hands, swapping out the four for… more»
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55k Mile Survivor: 1959 Pontiac Star Chief
When a seller uses terms like calling his or her offering one of the finest examples in the world, it quickly sets expectations to a point that they sometimes aren’t met once a potential buyer digs in and checks… more»
Short-Bed Survivor: 1967 International B200 Travelette 4×4
Crew-cab pickups are everywhere today, but in 1967 they were far less common. Add four-wheel drive, an unusually short pickup bed, and decades of service with the United States Air Force, and this International becomes something considerably more interesting… more»
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Fuel Injection Foible? 1984 Toyota Supra
About three weeks ago, I wrote a post for this 1983 Toyota Celica, and many commenters brought up the topic of the similar but different Supra. That being the case, I thought today I’d feature a 1984 Supra, which… more»
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Woods Dweller: 1971 Dodge Charger
Chrysler redesigned its mid-size cars, the B-bodies, in 1971, giving them a fuselage shape. And the hoods got longer, and the deck lids got shorter. The Charger was the only mid-size 2-door hardtop at that point (excluding the Super… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Dodge Lancer GT
Plymouth entered the compact car scene in 1960 with the Valiant. The engineering was period correct, even with the Slant-Six engine. But the styling was a bit weird, which was generally the Chrysler way in those days. Dodge wanted… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
Mercedes-Benz built plenty of luxurious automobiles, but the W126 S-Class occupies a special place in the company’s history. These cars earned their reputation through exceptional engineering, highway comfort, and build quality that made them favorites of executives, diplomats, and… more»
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One Owner to 2025: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Chevrolet released the Super Sport in 1961 as a performance version of the Impala. The following year, the car became more about style, and any Chevy drivetrain could be ordered. Demand began to decline as the decade wore on,… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
Although it isn’t an SS, there’s much to like about this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. It features the touches you would expect from the RS variant, and it retains its numbers-matching drivetrain. It underwent restoration approximately twenty-five years ago,… more»
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429 V8 Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie XL
Ford introduced the Galaxie 500 XL (supposedly for “Extra Lively”) in 1962 to compete against the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. The seller says this 1969 edition is a Galaxie XL, which had become a trim level rather than a… more»
