The decade of the Swinging Sixties was coming to an end in 1969, but what a decade it had been for the Volkswagen Beetle. In addition to becoming a popular cultural icon, sales in the U.S. had grown steadily… more»
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Benz Barn Find: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Coupe
Submitted for your approval is a brown-on-brown barn find Benz. This is only the second 280SL we’ve featured here on Barn Finds, which isn’t too surprising given their low production (8,047 units for model year 1969) and their high… more»
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Raising the Roof: 1969 Ford Econoline Camper
One of the hottest segments of the classic vehicle market is that of campers. From kitschy tow-behinds and slide-ins to camping vans, these nostalgic remnants of an era when Americans took to the outdoors in droves during the sixties… more»
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Intact Plywood Chassis: 1969 Marcos 1600 GT
You cannot say that sports car buyers had few options in the late sixties. It seems that sports cars were being imported to the United States from all over the globe. The British, who introduced their version of the… more»
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Camper Special with Camper: 1969 Dodge 200
Our recent battle with COVID-19 and forced isolation had at least one bright side. The sales of all manner of recreational vehicles went through the roof. People who couldn’t vacation the usual way sometimes purchased a camper and headed… more»
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Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall. The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books. For Ford, the Mustang had… more»
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Are Porsche Prices Too High? 1969 Porsche 912 Targa
One of the more amazing aspects of the collectible automobile hobby is Porsche prices. Like those pesky Chinese spy balloons, the going rate for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsches is in the stratosphere. That leaves many folks who don’t… more»
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Boxy Beetle Alternative: 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Wagon
While many at Volkswagen in the late fifties were likely in disbelief about how many Beetles they were selling, the handwriting was on the wall. Sooner or later, customer tastes, government mandates, and the need to offer a diversified… more»
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Solid Car, Spare Parts, and Overdrive: 1969 Triumph TR6
Reading the ad for this 1969 Triumph TR6, I see a lot of the owner’s habits in myself. I too am guilty of owning a collector car or two and letting it sit undisturbed in the garage while I… more»
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Nostalgia on Wheels: 1969 Dodge M300 Chinook Motor Home
Some peoples dream is to be on the open road exploring North America in a classic vehicle. This 1969 Dodge M300 Chinook Motor Home might be that opportunity. This example is located in Tempe, Arizona. The timeless appeal of… more»
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Garage Find: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix has been garaged since 2005. It is located in Portland, Oregon and is listed here on Craigslist for $9,500. The Grand Prix has been listed for 6 days and appears to be in good… more»
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Gorgeous Gold Olds: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
“For 1969, Toronado is longer and more luxurious than ever. Its sculpted styling is impressively refined. But there’s no mistaking that great look. It’s still strictly Toronado.” That’s how the Oldsmobile marketing folks described their innovative, and most unconventional,… more»
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Real Z28 Project? 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Verifying the originality of a car is important to its value in many cases. This car is being sold here on eBay with 1 day remaining in the auction as a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. However, the seller believes that… more»
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Factory 427? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Selling a desirable Corvette is serious business. Documentation has to be verifiable, numbers must match, and credentials must be heavily scrutinized. Or you can put a vague ad with a few pictures on eBay and let ‘er rip! The… more»
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Starter Sports Car: 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite
If you are one of those people who has held off on buying a collectible sports car due to space concerns or a lack of folding money, then your days of procrastinating may be over. Currently up for grabs… more»
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52K Miles and Just Surface Rust: 1967 Chevrolet C20
Second-generation Chevrolet trucks have always been a favorite of truck lovers and collectors. Their magnificent styling combined with a modern chassis made these trucks one of the most restored and customized vehicles in American history. Sadly, many of them… more»
