The Austin Healey Sprite set a record for sports car affordability in the U.S. when it went on sale in 1958 for less than $1,900. It was both simple and advanced at the same time – simple in its… more»
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Bring The Neighborhood: 1969 Mercury Colony Park
A few weeks ago we featured a Country Squire wagon that surprised a few commenters when bidding topped $11K. We were all surprised though when it ultimately sold for $15,000. Well, here is something more reasonably priced, although needing… more»
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Barn Squarebird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
The 1958 to 1960 Thunderbird is often referred to as the Squarebird by Thunderbird enthusiasts, because of their boxy shape and styling. Those that know this sort of trivia, also know that this era of Thunderbird was a groundbreaking… more»
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Out Of This World: 1963 Apollo GT
Most people who didn’t live through the 1960s reading every car magazine they could find, likely have never heard of the Apollo GT. The Apollo was a hybrid created by Milt Brown, an engineer from California, with bodies built… more»
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Uncle Olaf’s Hot Rod: 1967 Volvo P1800 S
Sometimes, a non-original classic rubs us the right way. A modified Volvo P1800 might not be the first model that comes to mind, but we’ve seen worse. The ’67 P1800S featured on eBay has lead an interesting life, and… more»
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Real Roadster: 1959 MGA
The MGA was the link in the MG timeline between the post-war look of the MG TF and the modern look of the MGB. The layouts and drivetrains of all three models were very similar but on the outside… more»
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Wealthy Wood: 1947 Chrysler Town & Country
The Chrysler Town & Country is a captivating car which stirs up imagery of well-heeled owners navigating mountain roads with custom luggage affixed to the wooden roof rack. Today, they are prized collectors items no matter which body style,… more»
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Languishing Lancia: 1964 Lancia Flaminia
Lancia made a name for itself by producing elegant cars which featured unique engineering with an Italian flare. Unfortunately, unloved examples tend to rust badly. According to the seller of this 1964 Lancia Flaminia coupe, the ugly is only… more»
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Good Year: 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
The Carrera 3.2 was the last iteration of the classic 911 and many consider it to be the best of the series. Featuring a host of upgrades over previous generations, the ’84-’89 models featured a rust-resistant galvanized body, comfortable interior,… more»
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1967 Morgan 4/4 Competition
The Morgan 4/4 has been a special car since its introduction in 1936. You can still buy a brand new one today and it will be hand-built much like its ancestors were in decades past. With all the new… more»
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Sporting Intentions: 1961 Facel Facellia
Facel Vegas were elegant French cars with large American V8 engines up front. They were typically purchased by well-to-do famous people. Pablo Picasso even had one. When the firm decided to compete in the budding sports car market they… more»
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Ultimate Driving Machine: 1968 BMW 2002
The BMW 2002 was one of the world’s first driver’s cars, and a revelation on U.S. soil. It blended affordability and efficiency with a sporting personality, as noted by many automotive editors who praised the car’s handling and acceleration…. more»
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Best of the Worst: 1977 Ford Pinto Country Squire
The U.S. has always desired to compete with overseas’ automakers small cars, but hasn’t always been successful. Enter the Ford Pinto, a car that today is more synonymous with flammable construction than being a Beetle beater. The 1977 model… more»
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World’s Oldest Unrestored 1959 Austin Mini Se7en
The interest in original unmolested vintage cars remains high, as shown by the offering of this 1959 Austin Mini Se7en at the Bonhams auction to be held on April 30th in London. This Mini is in poor condition and… more»
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1958 Aston Martin Mark III Garage Find
After featuring hundreds of cars, I must admit that the Aston Martin barn finds have been among my favorites. An American business man brought this 1958 Aston Martin Mark III back from England and then parked it in his… more»
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Anniversary Alfa: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super
As the seller of this 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super reminds us, this year is the 50th anniversary of the Giulia. And as the photos might remind you, we have featured a few of this seller’s other cars recently,… more»
