The secret to the success of the First Generation Mustang was diversity. Buyers could order a base model, but keep adding options to create a potent package that was a genuine sleeper. Such was the case with this 1969… more»
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No Reseve: 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe
If a “cheap and cheerful” project candidate is on your radar, this 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe could be a strong contender. The seller states that it needs a refresh, but the listing images suggest that the required work won’t… more»
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Factory 426 Street Wedge: 1965 Plymouth Fury III
After relying on the smaller B-body platform for its full-size cars in 1962-64, the C-body returned the big Plymouths to a competitive position in 1965. The models offered were the Fury I, II, III, and Sport Fury, putting the… more»
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Luxury Survivor: 1990 Lincoln Town Car 302 V8
The seller has this 1990 Lincoln Town Car listed as an “Executive Series,” but the base trim level wouldn’t reportedly be known as the Executive Series until the 1991 model year, although it first shows up as such in… more»
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First-Year Coupe: 1959 Ford Galaxie
For those seeking an automobile that unmistakably offers a one-year-only body style, the 1959 Ford Galaxie is a promising contender, as the car received an entirely different exterior for its second year of production. Introduced as a ’59 model,… more»
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Classic Land Yacht: 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
As a Rockford Files fan of long standing, ever since I watched old reruns after school in the early ’90s, this 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe makes me think of one thing: bad guys. I’m not so interested that I’m going… more»
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Droptop Mopar Project: 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible
A quick first glance at this 1963 Plymouth Fury from the right front seems to show a Mopar with potential for a rewarding restoration, and if you’ve got strong sheet metal repair skills, it’s probably worth considering taking on… more»
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Restored Baby RD: 1973 Yamaha RD60
The first year for Yamaha’s “Baby RD” was 1973, and they’re really interesting bikes. They’re also fairly rare and don’t often come up for sale. This 1973 Yamaha RD60 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Slinger, Wisconsin, and… more»
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455 Powered Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The General Motors A-Body offerings got a significant redesign in 1968, including the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass, which featured new sheet metal to kick off its third generation of production. By 1970, the 2-door models came with two different rooflines,… more»
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Rainy But Magnificent: Portland’s April Swap Meet
Every April, regular as rain (and it does), a consortium of car clubs hosts two swap meets – one at Portland International Raceway and one at the nearby Expo Center. Every year, I’m there, sifting through greasy rust for… more»
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Resurface Your Rink! 1990 Zamboni 500
The Zamboni juggles several functions with aplomb: it scrapes, washes, filters, and vacuums the ice, shifting water from tank to tank, then uses heat to create a slight melt that’s squeegeed flat as glass. The machine responsible for this… more»
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Muscle SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon
“Brace Yourself.” Those two words dominate the Sales Brochure cover for the 1992 GMC Typhoon. They also aren’t an idle boast, because the Typhoon was considered a pretty muscular SUV when it hit the market. This classic presents fairly… more»
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May the Fourth Be With You: Radio Flyer Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder
We’re in the final approach to Star Wars Day – May 4th – so we’re featuring this timely tip from Howard: listed here on facebook Marketplace is a Radio Flyer Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder, and sorry to all you… more»
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Manual Turbo: 1984 Volvo 242 GLT
Although I have been a classic enthusiast for my entire life, I am a relatively recent convert to the Volvo brand. Apart from the racing success enjoyed by the 240 T model in International Group A Touring Car racing,… more»
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Donated Woodie: 1975 Ford Pinto Squire
The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact automobile and was in production from 1971 to 1980. Only a single generation was built, though obvious changes were made over time. The Squire model was added in 1972, a 2-door wagon with… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has been part of the same family for twenty-five years. We’ve seen classics at Barn Finds with longer ownership histories, but over two decades in the same hands suggests it is a treasured and… more»
