If you’re looking for an inexpensive ticket to the collector car universe, many vehicles under the American Motors umbrella will fit the bill. Models from the compact division (the Gremlin, the Hornet), the mid-sized range (Ambassador, Marlin), or even… more»
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Low Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
If you had to guess what was one of the best-selling cars of 1977, you’d probably mention an econobox or two. But the Chevrolet Monte Carlo would have to be up there, too, as they sold more than 411,000… more»
Newly Restored Six-Pack: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
In the late 1960s, Dodge offered three mid-sized muscle cars. The Charger R/T, which was a premium model with a “tunnelback” roof, the Super Bee, which was budget-minded like the Plymouth Road Runner, and the Coronet R/T, a derivative… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback
While not the most exciting car, or the most handsome, the fastest, the nicest, or… wait, where was I going with this again? Oh yeah, this 1980 Subaru DL Hatchback might not be a dusty muscle car, but it’s… more»
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343 V8/4-Speed: 1969 AMC Javelin Project
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the growing “pony car” space. It ran for two generations and seven years (1968-70, 1971-74) before AMC (and Chrysler) exited the market. The seller has a 1969 edition with a 343 cubic… more»
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Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
Seeing the success of its compact Falcon in 1960, Ford felt there was a need for another line of automobile between that and the full-size Galaxie. So, in 1962, a mid-size or intermediate car was introduced, and the venerable… more»
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Final Cars from Trollhättan: Saab and NEVS Vehicles
Boy, this is a strange one: after thinking the only traces left of the Saab brand were whatever cars show up on Marketplace, lovingly kept alive by the Saab faithful, it turns out there are still a handful of… more»
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Rare Bench Seat: 1969 Mercury Cougar
Several new competitors for the Ford Mustang to contend with entered the “pony car” market in 1967. And the Mercury Cougar was one of them. It was designed to be a little bigger and better equipped than the Mustang,… more»
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Wind Tunnel Tested: 1936 DeSoto Airflow
The Airflow was the first U.S. car to be designed in a wind tunnel. Its aerodynamic looks may have been an acquired taste, and Chrysler pulled the plug after three years. Between 1934 and 1937, both Chrysler and its… more»
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Supercharged R2: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Rumor has it that the Studebaker Avanti was conceived on the back of a cocktail napkin in 1961. And rushed into production in 1962. Unfortunately, the company’s weak finances never gave the car a chance to succeed, and it… more»
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Vintage 1938 Fruehauf Aero-Van Reefer
Who better to invent the trailer than a professional blacksmith working in post-buggy Detroit? The story of Fruehauf is a consummate profile of capitalist reinvention: August Fruehauf’s substantial farrier and carriage business came to a sudden stop with the… more»
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Cheap Stage 1? 1969 Buick GS 400
Whoa, ho, ho, what do we have here? A clean 1969 Buick GS 400, with Stage 1 upgrades for only $23,500? Sound too good to be true? Actually, yes, but I’m still intrigued enough to take a closer look…. more»
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6,648 Miles! 1987 Oldsmobile 442
All 1980s GM G-Body “Muscle Cars” are popular these days, as the kids of 1987 who wanted a Monte Carlo SS, Pontiac 2+2, Oldsmobile 442, or Buick Grand National are often in the position to finally buy one. The… more»
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55K Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Think of all the new cars that were introduced in 1965: the Mustang, a completely new GM full-size line for all brands, new full-size Chrysler products, new big Fords, a new Corvair. It’s a long list. Therefore, it’s no… more»
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904 Mile Luxury: 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue
Regardless of size, class, or cost, one aspect I wish hadn’t been nearly phased out of most automobiles is the availability of a two-door option in the model’s lineup. Not too many decades ago, most manufacturers seemed to place… more»
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Matching Numbers Long Hood: 1966 Porsche 911
The seller of this long-hood 1966 Porsche 911 is not selling just one car, but a large assortment of desirable air-cooled tin. However, it’s not without some scandal, as the seller is well known among the Porsche community. While… more»
