In Automobile Magazine’s September 2006 “Design Issue,” editors came to a consensus on not only the “25 Most Beautiful Cars Ever,” but also six brand new cars that could deservedly earn the title, and the Pontiac Solstice was one of them…. more»
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Rare Big-Block: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
Performance and comfort. There are times in the classic world where these two characteristics seem mutually exclusive. However, this 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 brings them together perfectly, wrapped in a package that is guaranteed to turn more… more»
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All Original: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There is much to be said for buying a classic that isn’t pristine. The new owner can enjoy their purchase, safe in the knowledge that an errant stone won’t mar perfection as they revel in motoring pleasure. That makes… more»
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1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan
Either Medium Canyon Red or Midnight Canyon Red, this 1985 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 2-Door Sedan is striking in white over red over red. It’s a little dirty and would have been nice to see at least washed, if… more»
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Ready To Enjoy! 1974 MGB Roadster
As a regular car buyer, I love seeing “WILL CONSIDER ANY REASONABLE OFFER” on listings of cool-looking vehicles. Take this 1974 chrome-bumper MGB convertible, produced in October of 1973, and available on Craigslist in the St. Louis area. It’s… more»
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Workhorse Wagon: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
The third-generation Chevrolet Caprice may very well be one of the best full-size vehicles the United States has ever produced. While by today’s standards it may seem archaic, there was an ongoing commitment to refinement and improvement that seemed… more»
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Normal Car For Normal People: 1980 Dodge Aspen
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»
