“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. It barely survived its first three years with less than 5,000 assemblies combined. The slow start may have been contributed in part to the ordinary drivetrain – a 235 cubic… more»
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Rally Rumbler: 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi GC8 Type RA V5
Though configured in right hand drive, this example of Subaru’s world rally car is near the top of the stack in terms of collectability. Never sold in the US market, it’s a niche model (1000 copies made) inside a… more»
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Stroked 4th-Gen: 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Slotted between the sporty-looking base Firebird and the “look at me” Trans Am, Pontiac offered all the go-fast goodies in an understated package called Formula. This 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Oxford (extreme southeastern Pennsylvania) looks stock and never-messed-with,… more»
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40k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed Convertible
The C4 Corvette remains one of the best values in the used sports car landscape, especially if you find a few modifications to make it even more of a performer. The standard model has shortcomings, but they can be… more»
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Easy Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
It surprises me how frequently enthusiasts get so close to the finish line with a project, then for reasons unknown, decide not to continue moving forward and see it through to completion. That’s what seems to be happening with… more»
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Patina People Mover: 1984 Oldsmobile Wagon
Introduced in 1971, the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser was the big brother to the Cutlass Vista Cruiser (sorry, no skylights like in the 1960s). It was a full-size wagon on par with what Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac were offering. It… more»
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1-Of-25: 1988 Aztec GT MTM by Italdesign
This is an exceedingly rare 1988 Italdesign Aztec, a real car that was actually produced for customers mostly based in Japan. Though final production numbers aren’t confirmed, it’s safe to say very few were ever made. Although it looks… more»
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Barn Find Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v
Ah, a car that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is I am entering year seven after rescuing a similar model from a junkyard in Pennsylvania. This car… more»
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Affordable For Now: 2002 Jaguar XJR Convertible
If you want to find one of the best values on the emerging collector car marketplace, look no further than the Jaguar XJR and XKR lineup. Now, like all cheap performance cars, there’s a reason for the bargain basement… more»
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Euro Spec: 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello V12
If you’re in an income bracket where an “affordable” collector car rings in at under $200,000, a front-engine Ferrari with a six-speed manual should be on your short list of cars to buy. In addition to being phenomenal grand… more»
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Never This Nice: 2001 Ford Windstar SEL
Here’s something you definitely don’t see every day: a Ford Windstar in seemingly near-mint condition. In general, minivans lead hard lives and are very rarely kept in anything resembling preserved condition. This seems to apply doubly for domestic minivans… more»
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Classic Hot Hatch: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
Boy, does this bring me back. This 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco hasn’t been driven in 8 years and yet appears to have been a well-loved example prior to being parked. I owned a 1988 16V – briefly – before moving… more»
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Low-Mile Cruiser: 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS
If you were observing the car scene in the middle 1990s (what a great time to be alive), you undoubtedly saw Cadillac working very hard to convince younger shoppers to step foot in the showroom. Anyone remember “The Caddy… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS
Rescuing a legitimate collector car from the snares of owners who haven’t had the means to properly restore it is an exciting prospect. You’re getting the car at a discount and hopefully, the years of neglect haven’t led to… more»
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Nicest 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Left?
The 1974 model year was pivotal for the Chevy Camaro, seeing an increase in sales of 57%. That may have been helped by the market leader, the Ford Mustang, shifting to a subcompact platform. And don’t forget there was… more»
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18k Mile 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
The seller purchased this 1973 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham approximately three years ago from the original owner’s estate. The fact that its odometer shows a mere 18,500 original miles suggests it has spent plenty of time hibernating in a quiet… more»
