I owned a Vauxhall Victor. I may still be able to find it. It was made in England by Lesney, and it was one of my favorite Matchbox cars. I got it for a steal, $0.49 – such a… more»
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Caddy On The Cheap! 1990 Allante Convertible
My, how things have changed in the automotive world, at GM in particular. Back in the eighties, their top division, Cadillac, took a swing at the luxury two-seater market (Mercedes SL?) with the Allante, such as this 1990 example,… more»
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One-Owner Discovery: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Every so often a true barn find surfaces—one that hasn’t been passed from owner to owner but comes straight from the person who bought it new. That’s the story behind this 1973 Datsun 240Z, now listed on craigslist and… more»
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Movie-Star Provenance: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon
It’s not every day a Power Wagon surfaces with a backstory that reaches all the way to Hollywood, but this 1952 Dodge example—now for sale in St. Paul, Minnesota—comes with exactly that kind of built-in folklore. According to the… more»
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Rangoon Red Beauty: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL Convertible
There were so many stylish American cars available in that landmark model year of 1963 that buyers were spoiled for choice. If you found yourself entrenched in the Ford camp, you had the Thunderbird, the midyear Falcon Sprint, and… more»
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Out of Storage: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
For sale on eBay in Newington, Connecticut (my home state!) is this fairly nice 1963 Ford Falcon convertible, blue on blue. The asking price is $5,800. In general, this car (with 112,196 miles on the odometer) looks well-used but… more»
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Go Speed Racer! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Mach 5 Tribute
The animated Speed Racer manga series debuted in the sixties, but it wasn’t until the seventies that I first remember it airing in my local TV market. I was young and impressionable, and as this was my introduction to… more»
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Gen X Time Machine: 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Wagon
Some craigslist ads barely hide their enthusiasm, and this seller leans all the way in. Their 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon is pitched as the right wagon for anyone who grew up in the era—or simply appreciates the charm… more»
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Unicorn SUV: 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport
It’s hard to find a more classic SUV than the XJ-series of the Jeep Cherokee. From its iconic looks to its unkillable powerplant, the Jeep Cherokee has long been a go-to for anyone who needed a vehicle that could… more»
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Street Tough Truck: 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T
The Dodge Dakota R/T pickup is one of the unsung heroes of the performance pickup segment. Sure, we hear all about the Ford F150 Lightning and the Chevrolet SS, and even the Dodge Ram RT/10 on occasion (candidly, that’s… more»
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Drop Top Z24: 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible
Do certain vehicles just bring you back to another time? I’ve talked about the concept of a convertible that isn’t necessarily valuable or rare but it inherently useful in its purpose; the likes of the Pontiac Sunfire, six-cylinder Ford… more»
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Original Paint: 1990 GMC Jimmy SLE
When you get near the final production year of any vehicle, you can be sure of two things: one, it will likely have most of the bugs worked out of the vehicle’s design or drivetrain, potentially making for a… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Ah, the Malaise Era. A period in time that was pure motoring misery for enthusiasts with visions of high-performance vehicles rolling off showroom floors. The reality was somewhat different, leaving those of us with gasoline in our veins wondering… more»
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Mechanical Upgrades! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
After a record sales year in 1965, Chevrolet had a hard act to follow in 1966 with its full-size cars. Depending on models, Chevy sold 20% fewer Biscaynes, Bel Airs, and Impalas in 1966, but the numbers were still… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor? 1975 Mercury Comet
Ford launched the Maverick compact in 1970, and it would go on to be the company’s biggest sales hit since the 1965 Mustang. It was a simple car whose construction was similar to that “pony car” and the Falcon…. more»
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Martinique Yellow: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
Can a color compel you to buy a car? That’s certainly possible if the color is rare enough and the vehicle in question is worth driving on occasion. Paying a premium for a rare color is a scenario that… more»
