When I saw this listing for a 1978 Chevrolet Impala Base, I was curious just how “base” it really was. How base is it? As base as it gets! I first thought this car was missing its wheel covers,… more»
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No Letter Project: 1962 Chrysler 300
While the “letter cars” are interesting and desirable, non-letter cars can often be a bargain, but still offering the unique styling offered by Mopar in the 1960’s. This 1962 300 looks to have been parked for a few years,… more»
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16V 5-Speed: Chrysler TC by Maserati
If you’re committed to owning a Chrysler TC by Maserati, the one to own is an exceedingly rare 5-speed manual version with the Maserati-derived 16V motor. These cars offered slightly better performance and some additional prestige compared to their… more»
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Dark Bronze Bombshell: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
The C-3 Corvettes took a heck of a ride from introduction in 1968 through the conclusion of the model run in 1982. In the beginning, the Corvette was pretty much a rip snorting animal. While some lower horsepower vehicles… more»
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One Owner GTS: 1984 Dodge Colt Turbo
Why doesn’t this have more bids? The turbocharged Dodge Colt GTS is a rare bird, especially in rust-free condition. This example is sporting some awesome period-correct Ronal Turbo wheels and a Callaway intercooler kit. It all sounds peachy until… more»
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Stock Third Gen: 1992 Toyota Supra
Toyota’s signature sports car, the Supra, has long been simmering as a future collector’s item. The fourth generation Supra has been hot for quite some time, with clean turbocharged examples fetching $50K or more in stock condition. The third… more»
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Rough But Rare: 1971 Chevrolet K10 Stepside 4×4
I know this one is rough. Not as rough as some of the junkyard rejects that I occasionally wax poetically about, but this one has what even Helen Keller could see as patina. However, there is a lot of… more»
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Rotary Survivor: 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
My first drive in a rotary engined car was amazing. The little Mazda RX2 was smooth and swift. The Wankel engine was a great idea except for the apex seals. They are light, and small but need rebuilding on a frequent… more»
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Black Beauty: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion
Let’s face it; most cars hit their all-time lows during the mid-’70s to mid ’80s. Engineers struggled to make powerful reliable engines while meeting smog requirements and down-sizing to improve fuel economy. Given that landscape, though, style continued to… more»
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1932 MG J2 Discovered By Archaeologists!
We’ve often talked about how discovering a barn find is like uncovering a little bit of history or in some ways it’s like being an automotive archaeologist of sorts. Well, in the case of this 1932 MG J2 it… more»
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Affordable Hardtop: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain
I think it is hard to not have some level of appreciation for 55-57 Pontiac Chieftains. This weathered hardtop has a great look, and appears to be a very solid car in running condition. With a certain hot rod… more»
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Barn Full Of Pontiacs Up For Grabs!
When I first spotted this ad for a collection of Pontiacs, I thought it was just for a Firebird hood. The ad’s title only lists a 1967 Firebird, which is the wrong year to go with the hood in… more»
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Christine’s Cousin? 1965 Plymouth Fury III
This 1965 Plymouth Fury is listed on eBay in a fashion I have not seen in a long time. This car is listed with no reserve and the high bid is currently $1.00! That means either the seller has… more»
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Survivor Wagon: Low-Mile 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
This Caprice is from a time period when wagons were really wagons! This car can easily fit a whole family, plus luggage, plus possibly a couple of friends. The advent of the SUV created the phasing out of large… more»
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Parts Hauler: 1963 Olds Dynamic 88 wagon
Part of a field find collection that is getting liquidated, this Olds wagon is a bit rough, but it has some highlights and possibilities for sure. The Dynamic 88 wagons are great looking cars, and the single torque thrust… more»
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Affordable Muscle: Low-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Though a 1977 Camaro is not as collectible as a 1967 Camaro, these cars certainly have some merit. For one thing, this is a 40-year-old muscle car with the Camaro nameplate. Not only that, but this thing is equipped… more»
