We all know what an automotive tribute is. The word “Tribute” is a sort of euphemism for a clone, or a copy, or a fake – tribute just sounds a lot nicer – a bit more polite. And a… more»
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May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
30th Anniversary Edition: 1980 Triumph TR7
The TR7 was a new sports car offered by Triumph out of the UK from 1975 to 1982. It may be one of the most identifiable cars on the road due to its wedge-like shape (like a slice of… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Cross Country Project: 1965 Rambler Ambassador
Beginning in the late 1950s, the Ambassador was resurrected as American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. At times, it was a mid-size with fancy trim, while at others it strived to compete as a full-size product. This 1965 Ambassador is the… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Family Affair-His Version: 1981 Fiat X1/9
Ever buy something for your significant other and decide that particular item is so nice that you need one too? If so, was it a car? Reader Pat L. has delivered to us not one but two Fiat X1/9s … more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
HP 383 Powered: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
With the elimination of the Coronet for the ’73 lineup, buyers who wanted a mid-size 2-Door Dodge drove away in a Charger, which received a mild facelift from the previous year and some opera-style side windows on the SE… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Flat Top Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The U.S. compact car market was heating up by the time 1960 models were introduced. At that point (and going forward), American-built compacts were technically smaller versions of their full-size counterparts. Except for the Chevrolet entry, the Corvair. With… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Collection Star: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America
A few weeks back, we profiled what many are calling one of the last great barn finds of our time. Dutchman Ad Palmen had accumulated a collection of 230 vehicles, many of them classic European marques with several desirable… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Fiberglass Class: 1959 Kellison J2
Here we meet another car enthusiast with enough conviction to stake his future on a dream of a car. Jim Kellison served as an air force pilot during the Korean War – a vocation that suggests a confident personality…. more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Big Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Impala
UPDATE 05/23/2023: If there is one character trait I admire in a person, it is persistence. That appears to be one possessed by the owner of this 1968 Chevrolet Impala as they make their third attempt to find it… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ultimate 80s 4×4: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5
Some vehicles just speak to you immediately upon viewing them, and that’s the feeling I get when I gaze at this lovely 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with its gorgeous red paint and silver decals. The first generation 4Runner is… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Low Mileage Driver: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 chassis lineup is slowly becoming a borderline blue-chip collector’s item. For many years, the sheer volume of available used two-seater Mercedes roadsters made it seem like you never had to rush out to buy the first… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Estate Sale: 1960 Bentley S2 Saloon
Here on eBay is a thoroughly British, thoroughly luxe saloon for consideration – a 1960 Bentley S2, bid to $12,978 with reserve not met. The car is located in Camarillo, California. T.J., with his sharp eye for unusual cars,… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
47k Original Miles: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
Vehicles like this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 perfectly demonstrate the original concept of the “coupe utility.” Ford designed the original Australian-developed “coupe utility” following consultation with a farmer’s wife who sought a vehicle to take their pigs… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
1 of 1,036: Last Year 1974 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO would enjoy an 11-year run and was the sales leader in the mid-size muscle car market at times. But things had changed by the early 1970s and the demand for fire-breathing automobiles was off. After a… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1972 Ford Bronco
First Generation Broncos are renowned for two things. The first has been steadily climbing values, while crippling rust is the other. We can do little about the first issue, but this 1972 example hasn’t suffered from the second. It… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original 440: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Manufacturers during the muscle car era walked a fine line. Each sought to offer potential buyers the most power and best performance while ensuring those numbers didn’t cause insurance companies to hyperventilate. The result was cars like this 1970… more»
