One of the keys for ongoing retained value with any classic car can be originality. Unmolested vehicles generally sell for a higher figure than a modified equivalent example, although it is worth noting this isn’t a hard and fast… more»
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Original Paint, Interior, and 30k-Mile Survivor! 1963 Ford Thunderbird
It’s ironic that the seller chose to photograph this ’63 Thunderbird parked on an upward slope, because it looks like this ‘Bird is about to take flight. What a beautiful survivor with its factory original paint, interior, and a… more»
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Show Car Not Race Car: 1961 Kellison J-5
Tastes change as we grow older. As car nuts, our early childhood is often influenced by the toys we play with. Take Hot Wheels for example. Many of the cars we bugged our parents mercilessly to get bore little… more»
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Prix Originality? 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
We have eagle-eye TJ to thank on this tip, for a pristine 1971 Grand Prix Model J. It’s located in Dayton, Ohio, and advertised here on Craigslist. If you go for the $31,000 asking price, great, but there is… more»
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Keep It Six?: 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
Another California car has come out of storage. Rocco B found us the tip on this 1971 Pontiac Ventura II, waiting for a new owner in the Fremont area. You can see it here on Craigslist, and It can… more»
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22k Original Miles! 1987 Signature Series Lincoln Town Car
Google the word “pampered,” and a photo of this one-owner 22,000 original mile 1987 Lincoln Signature Series Town Car might appear. It was primarily a “snowbird” car for the owner, a Ohio resident, who used it sparingly at his… more»
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Custom Conversion: 1982 Ford E350 Centurion
If you’re looking for a way to transport motorcycles, bikes, and other gear without having to load up on trailers and related equipment, a vintage Ford Centurion “Kountry Aire” like this one here on eBay is a compelling option…. more»
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Three Owner Brit: 1955 MG TF 1500
The evolution of the MG T-series perfectly illustrates the value of the American car market to Britain in the post-war period. The first of the T-series was launched in 1936. The TA was a slipper of a car sold… more»
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Mopar Power! 1964 Bristol 408
Bristol! Now there’s an iconic British brand if ever there was one. Started in 1945, and liquidated in 2020, Bristol built many fine luxury cars such as this 1964 model 408. It was a limited production model and they… more»
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California Survivor! 1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
In automotive history, early Fords have long been a fixture, especially for the early customizers. This 1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe looks as though it is a true survivor and, at 95 years young, is up for sale… more»
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1 of 2: 1951 Fromm-Mobile (Go Kart)
Engineer Carl Fromm had the notion of going into the go-kart manufacturing business in 1951 and we’re told he built two prototypes of the Fromm-Mobile. Apparently, the project never got off the ground and go-kart #1 has stayed in… more»
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Your Saab Story Begins: 1987 Saab 900S 16V
We have Pat L. to thank for throwing this modern classic our way. A 1987 Saab 900S 16V two-door hatchback has been on the streets of Coronado, CA for a few decades, piling up 170,000 miles, and now needs… more»
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A 1971 Chevy Vega to “Rover” Around In
The Chevy Vega used to remind me of the body style of the Camaro. This one carries out the illusion—if you keep your eyes on the front clip. When you venture a gaze down the side, everything changes, as… more»
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Bucking the Trend: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Unless you built small, economical cars in the mid-1970s, chances are your sales were down. Thanks to the OPEC oil embargo in 1973 that forced Americans to get used to higher gasoline prices. One auto that bucked that trend… more»
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4-Seat Dune Buggy! 1967 Volkswagen Berry Mini-T
Built by Berry Plasti-Glass Works in the late 1960s, the Mini-T was a kit car modeled after the Ford Model T. Based on a ‘67 VW Beetle platform, this edition is especially interesting and rare as it’s a 4-seater… more»
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Old School Engineering: 1985 Dodge Diplomat
The 1980s Dodge Diplomat was part of a dying breed. V8-powered, carbureted, rear-wheel-drive automobiles that weren’t particularly good on gasoline (16 mph in the city). But Chrysler sold a lot of them along with its companion Plymouth Gran Fury… more»
