For many addicted to muscle cars, the seventies were shaping up to be the worst kind of withdrawal. Horsepower had become a dirty word, insurance companies were becoming hostile to customers with certain cars, and safety mandates were… more»
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The Other GTI: 1989 Suzuki Swift GTi
There are certain cars that I will absolutely concede are past the point of saving – even cars that I love. It’s easier to make this determination when thinking about production volume, and how many of a certain model… more»
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It’s No Mirage: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Talk about burying the lede: if it wasn’t mentioned in the title of the ad, you’d hardly be able to tell what makes this ’78 Eldorado special enough to merit a $3,500 asking price in this condition. Though it’s… more»
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Gordon Gekko’s Garage: Jaguar XJ6 & BMW 325E
As many of you know, I dig 80’s imports – and own a car like one of the ones featured here. It seems this garage or storage building in Western Massachusetts houses some leftovers of 1980’s excess, with numerous… more»
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Name Your Price: 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom
This stunning 1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom limousine with coachwork by Brewster is said to be a recently discovered example that was apparently stored in relatively intact condition. Photos show that not much has changed aside from the heavy coating of… more»
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Rugged Good Looks: 1940 Ford Pickup
If you read my write-ups, then you know I really like prewar Fords, both the cars and the trucks. Given the choice, my first instinct is to keep them as original as possible. Safety modifications, such as 12 volt… more»
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Pretty As A Picture: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
Are you sitting down? Good. You will need to be when you hear this. The seller of this car has put it on the market because his wife wants him to buy a four door. Evidently his wife doesn’t… more»
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Factory Turbo: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
Though these aren’t the rarest cars out there, they certainly aren’t common! With only 30,053 turbo 301 Trans Ams produced between 1980 and 1981, the remaining number is surely a fraction of that. Truthfully, it wasn’t until I saw… more»
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NOT A Barn Find: 1970 Dodge Challenger
We’re playing with fire by featuring this 1970 Dodge Challenger, because the seller is adamant that it is “NOT a barn find,” further asserting, “‘barn find’ is an abused phrase these days, does anyone still fall for it?” So… more»
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GT40 Wannabe: 1968 Fiberfab Avenger GT
Listed as a “Ford GT40 replica,” this Fiberfab Avenger GT-12 is more inspired by the GT40 than it is designed to look like it. It is very clear that this car is not a replica, but rather a kit-car…. more»
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Wood Panel Delight: 1968 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
What can be said about applique wood paneling other than it either makes you sick, or in some strange way you actually find it to be really cool. I am one of the latter, and absolutely love the appearance… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 1970 Olds F85 Cutlass
It is amazing to me that cars of this caliber are offered for such a reasonable price, and yet they get little attention. By no means perfect, but beautiful, and in original condition, this Oldsmobile was owned and driven… more»
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Hidden for 40 Years! 1970 LS6 Chevelle SS 454
The 1970 LS6 Chevelle SS 454 has been called “The Ultimate Muscle Car… King Of The Streets” and, regardless of brand affiliation, muscle-car fans respect its 450 HP, 500 lb-ft LS6 engine. Two of our (anonymous) readers suggested a… more»
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Two-Door Wagon! 1955 Pontiac Safari
Two-door station wagons became less prevalent in later decades but nearly every wagon in the 1950s came with either two or four doors. Why bother to make a two-door wagon? The two-door models typically had a shorter wheel base… more»
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No More Mr. Nice Guy: 1974 MGB
When we write stories about MGBs, the comments section often takes on the look of a small scale war between the American car loyalists and the ever on the defense Anglophiles. Cries of too slow and pictures of Lucas… more»
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1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible Project
From a distance this 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Deluxe Convertible looks every bit as classy as the full-size Mercedes-Benz cabriolets of ten years later. After moving this unfinished project car four times while accumulating parts for a full restoration,… more»
