Oldsmobile’s reputation for “Rocket V8” engines is legendary, as they were among the first to build a modern overhead valve unit back in 1949. By the time this 1955 Oldsmobile Super arrived, the V8 revolution was in full swing,… more»
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Patina & Personality: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
Now listed on eBay, this 1960 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon is the kind of old-school family hauler that blends nostalgia, character, and proven reliability in one long, low package. According to the seller, the car was built using four… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1988 BMW 735i
While I don’t consider the manual transmission to be the only reason to buy a vehicle, it does make some cars and trucks infinitely cooler. What’s even more enticing about these rarely-seen-with-three-pedals variants is that the factory actually decided… more»
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Bad Grades Force Sale: 1993 Ford F-150
The seller of this slick 1993 Ford F-150 Flareside is selling it due to his son not keeping his grades up. What a shame, since this looks like an awesome truck. The Ford sports the desirable combination of the… more»
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Air-Cooled Rolls: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Now listed on Facebook Marketplace, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is one of those wonderfully unusual projects that tells a story all its own. According to the seller, this Beetle was converted with a full Rolls-Royce–style body kit, both… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1980 Pontiac Phoenix For $500!
In the 1970s, the Pontiac Phoenix was a badge-engineered version of the popular Chevrolet Nova. But in the 1980s, it was a corporate cousin to the new FWD Chevy Citation. They sold well enough but were weak on craftsmanship… more»
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2-For-1: Pair of 1965 Ford Galaxie 500s
Throughout the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Ford Galaxie competed directly with the Chevrolet Impala (which usually won in the sales race). In 1965, Ford redesigned its full-size cars, and stacked headlights would dominate the styling for… more»
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Rusty but Ready: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project Car
Listed on eBay, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is being sold as a four-door project roller, offering a starting point for someone who’s ready to take on a true restoration or custom build. The seller describes it as a… more»
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Classroom Survivor: 1970’s-Era Mopar Drivers Ed Simulator
For readers of a certain age, this item will bring back memories of high school Drivers Education class. It seems old school and very analog today, but for 50+ years, these driver training simulator machines were in high schools… more»
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Grandma’s Low-Mileage Ride: 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
Did anybody do luxury better than 1970s Detroit (or Lansing, in this case)? Today, luxury means heated and cooled seats, a large touch screen, and as much connectivity as technology will currently allow. In 1974, however, it meant riding… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Triumph TR6 Barn Find
Every once in a while, a true survivor emerges to remind us that some classics really are still hiding in garages, untouched and waiting. This 1973 Triumph TR6, listed for auction in Erie, Pennsylvania, is exactly that kind of… more»
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Estate Find: 1993 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon
Full-size station wagons were still holding on at GM in 1993, although by this time, the popularity of minivans had taken a toll on their sales. I totally understand the practicality and appeal of a small van or an… more»
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Wizard Kit: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Speedster
Listed on craigslist, this one-of-a-kind 1970 Volkswagen Speedster Convertible is unlike anything you’ll see on the road today. The seller describes it as a “Super Custom & RARE ‘Wizard’”, referring to the British-built Wizard body kit that transformed this… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1973 Jensen Healey
By all rights, the Jensen Healey should have been a massive success. Jensen and Healey were both big names in the British car world, and with a Lotus twin cam engine under the bonnet, it should have been a… more»
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Sharky Potential: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette ‘Mako Shark’ Roadster
This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible listed on eBay is a project car with some fascinating history behind it. Modified decades ago with a Mako Shark–style body kit, it represents a slice of 1970s custom car culture, a time when… more»
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Award Winning 4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
It’s often said that the first is the best. I have found that to be the case with many movies where the sequels just don’t measure up. Some cars hit me that way, too. Take this 1970 Chevrolet Monte… more»
