The VW Type 1 (aka Beetle) may be the most produced automobile ever at 21.5 million copies. That’s 50% more than the Ford Model T of the early 20th Century. The first production “Bug” was built in 1949 and… more»
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Four-Speed 406 V8! 1979 Pontiac Sunbird
General Motors stuffed some V8 engines into the compact H-body cars like this 1979 Pontiac Sunbird, but never anything producing more than 150 HP. This Lebanon, Maine Sunbird packs a 406 cubic inch V8 that certainly makes more than… more»
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Deuce and a Quarter Project: 1967 Buick Electra
The Electra was Buick’s flagship automobile for more than 30 years, from 1959 to 1990. The 225 sub-title was an indication of the auto’s typical length (225 inches) and was often referred to as a “deuce and a quarter”…. more»
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Snub Nose Project: 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Viking
Chevrolet introduced its Task Force generation of trucks in 1955 and sold them through 1959. The medium-duty version of the vehicle was branded as the Viking. This one has a flatbed behind it which may mean its job was… more»
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Well Kept MGB Alternative: 1973 Jensen Healey
In the world of the British sportscar, the MGB is, by and large, the most popular vehicle out there. Over 512,000 of these ubiquitous cars were built, and they still dominate British car shows. What if you want something… more»
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Well Maintained Turbo: 1989 Saab 900 SPG
The classic Saab 900 is a fast-appreciating model from the halcyon days of the 1980s. The uniquely Swedish design combined a racy profile with front-wheel drive and a warm embrace of turbocharged powerplants. The 900 Turbo is most desired… more»
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One Of Only 764! 1982 Lancia Zagato
The last time I saw a Lancia Zagato, such as this 1982 example was probably in 1982! Lancia, a once proud marque, known for its sporting character, has all but disappeared from global automotivedom. Based on the Lancia Beta… more»
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9K Miles and Perfectly Stored: 1982 Fiat X1/9
When talking about mid-engined sports cars, the Fiat/Bertone X1/9 often gets overlooked. Smaller than even a Porsche 914, these miracles of efficient design were quite advanced for their time. With over 160,000 made, they obviously struck a chord with… more»
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One Owner Roadster: 1947 MG TC
The MG automotive brand dates back nearly 100 years and the TC was its first output after World War II. Powered by a 1,250-cc engine, the little 2-seat roadster debuted in 1945 and was in production until 1949, selling… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird
We see plenty of Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, and their condition varies widely. Some special edition variants are less common, like this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird. It is the second example we’ve seen in… more»
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Low-Mileage Hemi! 1954 DeSoto Firedome
The Firedome was a car manufactured by the DeSoto division of Chrysler, with production beginning in 1952 and running through 1959. One of the good things about the current marketplace for buyers is that many of these cars have… more»
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58K Mile Land Yacht: 1979 Lincoln Town Car
The seventies were a paradoxical time. Americans were suffering through numerous gas crunches, small Japanese cars were gaining market share in leaps and bounds, and American manufacturers punched out some of the largest road barges ever. Decades later, a… more»
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Same Family 70 Years: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester
The 1936-37 Cords were the first U.S-built, mass-produced cars that employed front-wheel-drive. They used the 810 name for the first year and 812 for the second (and last) and the 4-door sedan version was called the Westchester. A lack… more»
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Resto-Mod 4×4: 1978 Ford Bronco
After a decade of sales success, the second-generation Ford Broncos were only produced for two years before the third generation was introduced in 1980. When the full-size Bronco was introduced in 1978 there was no doubt that Ford was… more»
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Sensational Shop Find: 1982 Lamborghini LP500S Geneva Show Car
Marcello Gandini must have been thrilled when Lamborghini came knocking (again) to ask him to design a spectacular car – and the sharp-edged, scooped, flared result actually made it to production. Finally, excess leads to success! The first Countach… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200 With 31k Miles
Many American buyers began downsizing their new car purchases during the early 1960s. This was partly driven by the success of imports like the Volkswagen Beetle, and both buyers and manufacturers seemed to want to join the party. Chrysler’s… more»
