It’s amazing how nostalgia works. We can take something that was wholly unremarkable, if not downright poorly engineered, and make it seem lovely decades later simply because enough time has passed. And it’s not just cars I’m talking about:… more»
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1988 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 Sports Cab Turbo
It’ll take a lot of power to turn those big wheels, but the seller of this 1988 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 Sports Cab says that a turbo has been added to the 2.6-liter engine and that gives it… more»
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Big-Buck Resto: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
We’ve seen a few classics recently cross our desks at Barn Finds, where owners have invested heavily in their restorations. This 1971 Plymouth Road Runner perfectly demonstrates that trend, with its owner spending a cool $90,000 to bring it to its… more»
In A Garage For 10 Years: 1972 Honda CB-100 K2
The seller says they’ve had this nice-looking little Honda for two decades and just haven’t gotten around to finishing it and getting it on the road again. This 1972 Honda CB-100 K2 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»
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Machine Shed Find: 1968 Dodge Charger
The Charger debuted in 1966 as part personal luxury car, part muscle car. Sales were lukewarm based on the then-current B-body platform. But when all the B-bodies were redesigned in 1968, sales of the Charger exploded. It became a… more»
Desert Patina: 1976 BMW 2002
I try to keep up with auction results, but it’s near impossible to track every model across the multiple auction platforms that exist these days. The BMW 2002 Tii is a model I had incorrectly assumed had settled back… more»
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Wildcat 375 V8: 1966 Buick Skylark Project
The Buick Special/Skylark began as a “senior” compact in 1961. In 1964, the cars – along with similar compacts from Pontiac and Oldsmobile – were promoted to mid-size automobiles. The cars received a styling refresh in 1966, and a… more»
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Rolls-Royce Quiet: 1980 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Marketed as being as quiet on the road as a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow four-door sedan, Ford’s new-for-1980 LTD Crown Victoria was a nice car for the time, at a fraction of the price of a Rolls-Royce, which goes without… more»
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Not a Syclone: 1992 GMC Sonoma GT
When the GMC Syclone and Typhoon were introduced, they caused a massive stir in the domestic car and truck scene. Yes, both markets were impacted because few cars, much less trucks, packed the kind of performance and desirability that… more»
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Solid SS 396 Roller: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Although there are plenty of others, one of the fun factors about the Chevelle is that an SS package was available immediately, with Chevrolet wasting no time attracting buyers interested in something a bit more exciting than your average… more»
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38K Miles? Two-Owner 1980 Buick Riviera
In terms of consistently high sales numbers, the 1979-85 generation of Buick Riviera was arguably the most popular, as buyers swooned over its crisp styling that was vaguely reminiscent of the original 1963 classic. Some will also argue that… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 Willys Jeep Pickup 4×4
Willys-Overland Motors was founded in 1908 in Toledo, Ohio, which is where Jeep production is still located in the U.S., over 100 years later. This 1949 Willys Jeep Pickup 4×4 may surprise you once you dig into it a… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Lincoln Mark IV Survivor
As economic and regulatory changes in the early 1970s began to affect the auto industry, brands had to develop new ways to make their vehicles more interesting and more compelling. Given Lincoln’s position in the market, they weren’t aiming… more»
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Rare Air: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Some paint shades are conservative and subtle, but I’m pretty sure those words have never been used to describe Sub Lime. That is the color cloaking the exterior of this immaculate 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. It presents superbly,… more»
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Tidy Ford: 1951 Crestliner Sedan
Ford introduced its variation of “ponton” styling in 1949, beating Chevy to the punch. With sleek, integrated fenders and no running boards, the new cars were sensational, serving to boost Ford to the top of the sales stack. Ford… more»
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Greenwood Kit: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Customization plays a large role in the classic scene, with upgrades ranging from mild to wild. The 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 probably didn’t need much help to make a statement, but this car’s former owner added a Greenwood Body… more»
