Oldsmobile offered the 88 Series (aka Eight-Eight) between 1949 and 1999 with a host of surnames. The Dynamic 88 arrived in 1958 as the entry-level model, which stuck around until 1968 when it was rebranded as the Delta 88…. more»
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Not a Speck of Rust: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford saw a slight uptick in sales of its full-size cars in 1968. Perhaps that was due to smooth styling that dropped the stacked headlights after three years. The platform was the same as before, and the engine lineup… more»
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Fun Orphan: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Convertible
Studebaker was striving to survive in the 1960s, teetering despite the Lark’s success just a few years before. To juice sales, it introduced the “Daytona” variant of the Lark, with bucket seats, a console, and special trim. But the… more»
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700 Combined MPG! 14 Geo Metro Compound
When Geo set out to deliver a car that offered a high level of practicality, they weren’t fooling around, with the early Metros achieving an EPA-estimated 50 or more MPG on the highway. While these were indeed fuel-efficient, they… more»
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Way Over Market?: 1974 Pinto Hatchback
“But it looks so cute sitting in that garage,” is a declaration you might make after seeing the ad for this 1974 Ford Pinto hatchback. Go ahead. Try measuring your own reaction by looking at the ad here on… more»
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Buried in the Barn: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
The height of the muscle car market was probably 1969. That’s when Plymouth produced the greatest number of Road Runners at more than 84,000 copies. Just three years later, in 1972, fewer than 7,000 units left the assembly line…. more»
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1 of 566: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Indy 500 Pace Car
When the 1973 Eldorado was selected to lead the 57th running of the Indianapolis 500, more than four decades had passed since a Cadillac had last served in that capacity, and choosing such a heavy land yacht with front-wheel… more»
No Reserve RHD Diesel: 1980 Land Rover Defender 90
Over the last few months, I’ve become enthralled with the world of Land Rovers. It’s a wonderful community of people who, for the most part, truly use these vehicles as intended. The modern ones that are more or less… more»
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Ranch Truck: 1959 Volkswagen Single Cab
The thing about patina is it can’t be faked – it has to be earned. And while some car flippers may claim otherwise, rust does not equal patina; it simply means the car has been in the elements, unprotected,… more»
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454-Powered: No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Speaking from personal experience, there are few experiences worse than seeing your beloved classic mortally wounded due to circumstances beyond your control. You may have invested thousands of hours and significant money into the vehicle, only to see it… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
When I saw this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z, my first thought was that I wish I’d been so nicely preserved when I was forty years old. This classic presents beautifully, which is unsurprising. It has been part of the… more»
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Desirable 5-Speed: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
If you walked into a Ford dealership in 1987, intent on driving away in a Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, this was the one to have. It features a five-speed manual transmission, making it the most powerful variant of the badge…. more»
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Triple-Black: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible is a stunning classic, with a Triple-Black trim and combination that can’t help but draw attention. However, it also shows that some cars aren’t what they appear to be, as the images suggest… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
By the time Jaguar released the Series 3 version, its iconic E-Type had morphed from a hard-edged Sports Car to a more elegant Grand Tourer. The availability of the V12 engine and an automatic transmission promised buyers a more… more»
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Real Deal 12k Miles? 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
In 1958, Chevrolet ditched the benign-sounding 150 and 210 nameplates for its lowest two series of automobiles. The Biscayne and Bel Air replaced them, and the Impala debuted at the top spot. Through 1975, the Biscayne was the barest… more»
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Rock Solid Project: 1969 Ford F100 Ranger
Preserve or restore? It is a question often posed by classics like this 1969 Ford F100 Ranger. Its paint looks tired, but the lack of significant rust could allow the new owner to address the isolated spots while preserving… more»
