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»
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Incredible Condition: 1986 Saab 900 Turbo SPG
This 1986 Saab 900 SPG is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with a price of $18,500 or best offer. That’s near the top of 900 valuation, but SPGs this nice command that kind of money. This… more»
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Good Price And Great Patina: 1963 Ford F100
Like a pair of blue jeans or some broken-in boots, nothing beats the utility of a classic truck. Take the kids out for ice cream while hauling your wife’s new thrift project, or throw in the fishing poles and… more»
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Slant-Six Drop-Top: 1967 Dodge Coronet 440
Dodge resurrected the Coronet nameplate in 1965 and applied it to their mid-size B-body products. The Coronet 440 was middle-of-the-pack in terms of trim, and the seller’s project or parts car from 1967 may be an odd duck. It’s… more»
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Shelby Style: 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute
Listed for sale here on eBay, this 1969 Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible Tribute brings together the unmistakable look of a late-’60s Shelby with the drivability and appeal of a carefully crafted tribute build. Finished in Grabber Green with a… more»
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A Work Of Art: 1948 Cadillac Sixty Special
Last year, I found an interesting out-of-print book on automotive design at John R. King Used & Rare Books in Detroit. The book was titled The Art of American Car Design: The Profession and Personalities, and the author was… more»
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Flood Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Valiant Project
Listed on Facebook Marketplace in Knoxville, Tennessee, this 1971 Plymouth Valiant represents an uncommon opportunity to save a classic Mopar that’s already partway through restoration. Priced at $8,500, the seller explains that the car was caught in the 2024… more»
