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»
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American Rolls Royce: 1979 Clenet Series 1 Roadster
Ah, the neoclassical era of low-volume, high-zoot American-made machines. It’s amazing how many cars emerged from this time period of the late 70s and into the middle 80s sporting these classic vehicle looks with mundane engineering underneath. The Clenet… more»
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Stunning Drop-Top: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
I have never hidden my admiration for cars produced by Dodge and Plymouth on Chrysler’s E-Platform from 1970 until 1974. I have always felt they looked bold and muscular, an impression that is heightened when the original owner ordered… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
This 1978 Ford F150 Ranger XLT leaves potential buyers with decisions to make. It is a tidy and rust-free survivor but could also serve as an excellent foundation for a straightforward restoration. It is mechanically healthy and ready to… more»
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Museum Piece? 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Studebaker got a reprieve in the late 1950s with the compact Lark. That little car breathed life temporarily back into a company that suffered greatly from its merger with Packard. By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s fortunes were beginning to… more»
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Driver-Quality Restoration: 1966 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO achieved legendary status as enthusiasts recognized it as the first genuine muscle car. Tidy examples are highly sought because the early GTO offers a perfect blend of looks and performance. This 1966 model recently emerged after… more»
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Barn Find: 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Project
Alfa Romeo evolved its sporting Giulietta series over a dozen years and at least five different body styles starting in 1954. Bertone’s coupe led the parade, followed in short order by a berlina and, in 1955, a spider. The… more»
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The Redneck Limo: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
For just $3,000, you can be the proud owner of this extensively modified 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, aka “The Redneck Limo,” now on Facebook Marketplace in Olympia, Washington. It’s running, barely. Thanks to Yargbull for this listing.
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Worth Fixing? 1969 Bentley T1 Project
A Bentley, such as this 1969 T1 is one of the most exalted and admired British luxury cars of all time. I have always appreciated them more than the corresponding Rolls Royce, in spite of their similarity. Regardless, no… more»
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All SHO, Some Go: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO
Assuming such a number could be calculated, I’d expect a vast majority of 1980s and (at least early-) 1990s mid-size family sedans met their demise in a scrapyard. I can confirm that all 2 of my family’s mid-size sedans… more»
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Tough Farm Truck: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon
Once, long ago, we were a country that built things and worked hard. In the post-World War II days, much of that hard work was in rough places. Dodge made vehicles to go in those wild places that are… more»
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OEM Upgrades: 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco Hot Rod
When it comes to creating stunning OEM+ builds, the Volkswagen/Audi enthusiast circles put out some of the best work I’ve seen with rampant parts bid raiding to create a better product than the factory intended. It helps that the… more»
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Cheap Lambo? 1980 Provo Countach
If you hadn’t noticed, the original Lamborghini Countach has been white-hot in the collector car marketplace. While it has always been a valuable piece of kit, it seems like the numbers have taken flight in a way we’ve not… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Mustang II V8
Mustang fans are broken into two broad groups: those who accept the 1974-78 Mustang II as legit, and those who pretend that Mustang history zipped ahead seamlessly from the 1973 (the last of the first-generation models) to 1979 (the… more»
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Rebuilt 383: No Reserve 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
It would be hard for me to pick a favorite year model from the first-generation Plymouth Road Runner offerings, as all 3 are good choices and still in high demand. But I might have to give my nod to… more»
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1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus Project
The Volkswagen Type 2 has several aliases, including Transporter, Kombi, Microbus, and just plain Bus. While they were popular with families and campers back in the day, the “Flower Power” children of the 1960s and 1970s were constantly seen… more»
