Had things gone to plan, our feature car would have become the 1961 Edsel Ranger. However, when Ford’s bold plans for the Edsel brand collapsed, the company recouped the development costs of the new Ranger by rebadging it and… more»
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24-Year Barn Dweller: 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Sport Fury, a snappier version of the Plymouth, arrived in 1959, two years before the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and three ahead of the Ford Galaxie 500XL. It wasn’t in the mix for 1960 or 1961 but finished… more»
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Pinnacle of Luxury: 1984 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit has long been a fixture in the classic car landscape, caught between being the ultimate expression of wealth and excess to something that has become a sideshow-grade curiosity on the project car landscape. While its… more»
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455 Equipped: 1967 Buick Skylark
The seller refers to this 1967 Buick Skylark as restored, but because of the upgraded engine hiding under the hood, I would probably consider it refurbished. It spent twenty-five years in storage but has been revived and is ready… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Badge revivals are nothing new in the automotive world. Chevrolet followed the practice in 1983 when it reintroduced the SS badge to the Monte Carlo range after a twelve-year absence. Our featured SS rolled off the line in 1985… more»
Drop-Top Discovery: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
True or False: The Ford Mustang was the first so-called “pony car” to enter the market. And False is the answer. The Plymouth Barracuda beat the Mustang to the game, which debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair,… more»
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Power Top: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
We may have passed the summer solstice, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hit the road on a sunny day in a classic Convertible before winter arrives. Hiding in this garage is a prime candidate for those… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
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Muscle Ute: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino 454
If you want a muscle car with some serious utility, you can’t go wrong with this El Camino. This 1975 example has some serious muscle chops with a 454-cubic-inch V8, Turbo 400 automatic, limited-slip rear end, swivel bucket seats,… more»
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Cold War V4: 1982 ZAZ-968M
In December 2008, Top Gear UK aired a story arguing that no Communist country had ever produced a good car. One of the witnesses for the prosecution was a ZAZ-968, a car that enjoyed a typically long production life…. more»
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1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396 4-Speed
This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice has an interesting history. The story goes that its first owner was a line worker at Chevrolet’s Oshawa factory, helping build the car that would eventually find its way into their garage. It is a… more»
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Strong Runner? 1969 Pontiac Firebird Project
I’m always happy to find a first-gen Pontiac Firebird (’67-’69) such as this 1969 edition. Let’s face it, we have featured first-gen Chevrolet Camaros (also ’67-’69) out the wazoo, so it’s nice to get a little divergence. Now, don’t… more»
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Rare R-Code 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
In 1963, Ford rolled out a 427 cubic inch V8 to compete with Chevrolet’s 409, Chrysler’s 413, and Pontiac’s 421 on the street (and on the track). Two versions of the 427 existed, the 425 hp R-Code and the… more»
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Plum Crazy 1976 Plymouth Volare 383 5-Speed
In 1976, Plymouth rolled out the F-body Volare to replace the aging Valiant compact. Over at Dodge, the Aspen took over for the Dart. The cars were produced in a single generation but were plagued by quality control and… more»
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Barnyard Find: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The 1972 model year was almost the last for the Chevy Camaro, plagued by labor issues that resulted in the fewest number of sales by 30% (and 1971 was far from a record). But cooler heads prevailed, and the… more»
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Price Drop! 1969 MGB Roadster
UPDATE – The seller has dropped their asking price to $3,250! I have often been asked which type of classic is best for a buyer who wishes to be hands-on with the ownership experience. I usually respond that it… more»
