Demand for Older Cars is Highest in these U.S. Cities

Vintage Plymouth Valiant
Photo: Fiat Chrysler media website.
According to a study by LendingTree, the American city with boasting rights for being the place where buyers look for the oldest used cars is Portland, Oregon.

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