The 1970 4-4-2 could have been the ultimate Oldsmobile. It was the most powerful mid-size muscle car ever produced by the brand and this particular example is even more desirable because it was ordered with the W-30 package. More… more»
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Rare SR5 Package: 1975 Toyota Corolla SR5
As some of you know, my 1981 Toyota HiAce project originated in Georgia after arriving by way of Panama, courtesy of a service member. Georgia in general is hiding a fair amount of project car treasure, aided by military… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible!
Here’s a special car for those bow tie enthusiasts among us. Not only is it a SS 396, but it has a convertible top and a four on the floor! The seller has not been able to find the… more»
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Soon To Be Rising Sun: 1987 Toyota Celica Convertible
It is often hard to figure out what types of cars will be collectible. Of course, cars with high horsepower, sports cars, convertibles, and generally those that were hits in their day are pretty sure bets. However, predictions are… more»
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They Like Jerry Lewis Movies: 1975 Citroen 2CV
While we often question French practices, such as eating snails and wearing those silly looking beret hats (Rusty!), you have to give them credit for not being afraid to go their own way. They have been a good friend… more»
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Auction Alert! The Original Quaker Steak & Lube
My heart sank when I clicked on this reader-submitted auction tip and realized it was for the original Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Quaker Steak opened in 1974 in a barely-altered Quaker State service station, and… more»
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Ding Ding! 1993 Chance Trolley
Isn’t this trolly listed on eBay what you’ve always secretly wanted? It’s a little smaller than most fire engines, it’s got the room for all your friends and it even has AC. This trolley hasn’t been driven in a few… more»
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IMSA History: 1982 Ford Escort
This is cool: a 1982 Ford Escort built from a “body in white” chassis that’s been a race car since new. It flew under the IMSA flag and seems to offer a ton of bang for the buck, from… more»
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Hates to Scrap It: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Ah, the whipping boy of 1980s Italian luxury: the Maserati Biturbo. Despite their reputation for horrendous reliability, I have to ask why so many are seemingly still “around.” They must have sold a ton of these when new, especially… more»
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17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang
We often crow about the beauty of a preserved 5.0 GT-package Mustang, but there’s something appealng about a highly original low-spec four-cylinder model as well. This 1990 Mustang is a true survivor with just 17,000 miles and is equipped… more»
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The Way Compacts Were: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
The seller of this ’66 Chevy II Nova coupe says that it “is one of the nicest original cars to be found,” and they might just be right! Handsomely finished in Cameo Beige with a nice assortment of options… more»
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No Hemis Here: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
At first glance, this 1971 Barracuda looks like a Hemi ‘Cuda, but in reality it is simply a base model Barracuda. Clearly a survivor of the 1970s and 1980s, this Plymouth is being sold by what sounds like its… more»
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Finned Boat: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
How could you say no to fins like these? At $61,000 and reserve not met, many of us will have to. I have loved these cars as long as I can remember and they have been valuable just as… more»
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Swedish Deal: 1972 Volvo 142 E
The Swedish are known for manufacturing brick shaped cars, and while both Volvo and Saab are guilty of this Volvo kept it going for a long time. Volvos are the type of car you either love or hate, but… more»
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Rough and Real Z28: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
Camaros are cool, but this one might be too far gone. Though this is a real Z28, with an $8,500 price tag in this condition a restoration doesn’t make financial sense when a nice and restored one can be… more»
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Nissan’s Jeep! 1969 Patrol K60 Hard Top
The Patrol was Nissan’s entry in the compact 4×4 market created by the Jeep. This 1969 Nissan Patrol K60 (hard top) arrived during the 60 Series Patrol’s last year of American sales, one of only 4000 imported from 1961… more»
