Hemmings Muscle Machines

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My late-evening online car searches hadn’t been providing much inspiration recently. The problem was stemming from the prices. It seems any car built prior to 1980 now carries an asking figure commensurate with the notion of being “collectible,” no matter what make, model, or body style is being offered. To me, that tends to curtail the enjoyment of the shopping experience a bit.

So, when I spotted something I actually liked for the kind of money someone could

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