Born in New Jersey, Aaron Montgomery Ward made his fortune in a Chicago-based mail-order company selling a wide range of items to rural customers whom he thought were being taken advantage of by local stores. The company’s catalogs sold… more»
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Thousands Spent: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
Captive imports first arrived in the 1950s when Ford and GM brought the Anglia and the Opel, respectively, to the US. But the trend really gained traction in the 1970s when US makers needed a fast response to the… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
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Patina or Paint: This 1970 Plymouth Superbird Comes With Its Story
Few muscle cars generate as much excitement as a genuine Plymouth Superbird, and this 1970 example listed on eBay has a story that’s anything but ordinary. Rather than presenting it as a finished showpiece, the seller is upfront about… more»
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1 of 1 Special Order: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
After a successful run from 1968 to 1970, Chrysler’s B-body mid-size automobiles were redesigned in 1971. Dodge Charger sales were up by 26% as a result, but part of that may be because there were no longer any 2-door… more»
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Green Pedal Machine: 1970s John Deere Bicycle
A show of hands for those of you who knew John Deere built bicycles? And I mean actual John Deere bicycles, back in the 1890s, rather than rebadged versions as seen here? This 1970s John Deere bicycle can be… more»
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Dusty Desert Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster
The listing for this 1972 Plymouth Duster opens with, “Up for bid is this special 1972 Plymouth Duster. It’s kind of a time warp…” On first blush, I don’t see the time warp, and can’t really determine what’s “special”… more»
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1986 Ford F-250 XL 4×4 460 V8 4-Speed
You’re showing too many trucks, SG. Stop it! I hope there aren’t many out there who are getting tired of seeing vintage pickups, that would put a big dent in my current interest area. This 1986 Ford F-250 XL… more»
BF Classified: 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible
The current owner bought this 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible approximately five years ago. They purchased it from the third owner and have used it very sparingly for summer outings. It has a genuine 51,000 miles showing on its odometer… more»
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SSP Police Package: 1987 Ford Mustang LX
Given the amount of time the Fox-platform Mustang was in production and the different models available, there are several desirable and hot offerings out there in the marketplace, although some of them (like the Cobra) are often priced out… more»
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Square Case Survivor: 1981 Ducati 900SS
Having been with its original owner until 2022, this 1981 Ducati 900SS is said to be a survivor, wearing its original paint that shows some wear and nicks here and there. Despite that, or maybe because of that, it… more»
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Numbers Matching Supercar: 1969 Maserati Ghibli
Among the legions of high-powered sports and GT models emerging from Italy in the 60s and 70s, the Maserati Ghibli was a bit of a dinosaur. First of all, it was a large car compared to other sports models,… more»
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454 V8 Bruiser: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a long run: 12 years (1970 to 1981). Changes were generally few from year to year, yet the Camaro was able to almost tie the Ford Mustang in pony car sales… more»
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Super Clean: 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
This “rust-free” 1982 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4 has had one repaint in its original “Frost White” color, reportedly due to a known issue with GM white paint. That must have been a thing for car companies in this era…. more»
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Low Production Volume: 1971 Plymouth Custom Suburban
Here’s an interesting discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster, a 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban – one that definitely doesn’t surface often. Old full-size station wagons have definitely found a niche with enthusiasts, though ChryCo products don’t comprise a large portion… more»
BF Classified: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
There are many reasons why an owner chooses to part with a beloved classic. It is particularly sad when deteriorating health forces that decision, especially if the owner is as passionate about the vehicle as they were the day… more»
