OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»
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Buick-Powered 1969 Jeep Gladiator J3600
Someone on Kaiser-Jeep’s staff had a knack for product naming in the 1960s. This truck was called the “Gladiator,” the short-lived overhead-cam six was the “Tornado,” AMC’s 327 V8 was the “Vigilante,” and it was replaced by a “Dauntless”… more»
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One-Owner 1969 Porsche 912
Since I began driving in 1993, I’ve been lucky enough to have at least one ’60s car in my garage or driveway, and since then, not a year has elapsed that I didn’t regularly use it/them for day trips…. more»
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Original and Unrestored: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
One of America’s greatest racing legends, Rufus Parnell Jones (better known as Parnelli), passed away last year at the age of 90. Although he won the Indy 500 and the Baja 1000 (among many other races), the late, great… more»
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Ready to Work: 1969 GMC 1500 Pickup
It’s hard to be dispassionate when buying an old car. The key to success is being willing to walk away, but the majority of us have found ourselves lying awake some Tuesday evening wondering why we didn’t spend a… more»
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72k Miles: 1981 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
The early 1980s was a soul-searching time in Detroit, the unchecked autonomy of their golden age having been interrupted by the Clean Air Act, Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, and five-mile-per-hour bumpers. It’s possible that the perfect metaphor for… more»
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Future Find: 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Swinger Widebody
About a year ago, I read that there were tens of thousands of “Last Call” 2023 Dodge Challengers remaining on dealer lots nationwide, and as I was itching to replace my daily driver, I had a look online. Sure… more»
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Rust-Free Original: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi
Since so many car people are vehemently brand loyal, it’s nearly impossible to ask a question such as this: “What was the best-looking muscle car from the original muscle car era?” Let’s say 1964 to 1974. Many people agree,… more»
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BF Auction: 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe
Attention Barn Finds readers who have a predilection for 1930s Fords: It is time to rearrange your finances and clean out the garage. It’s tough to say what year is the best when it comes to one of Henry’s finest decades,… more»
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Low and Slow: 1938 Chrysler Royal Coupe
Chrysler’s naming methodology of the late 1930s tipped a hat to the monarchy, with the six-cylinder Royal and the eight-cylinder Imperial holding court in the showrooms of America. Because of this aura of nobility, or perhaps because of a… more»
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Jukebox Hero: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 409
America lost something when the car song went out of style. I’m not talking about songs that mention that you drove your “Chevy to the levee” or that you got “a Chrysler that seats about twenty”; I’m talking about… more»
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One-Owner 1970 Ford Mustang Grande
In a model year where an enthusiast could order a Boss 302, a Boss 429, or a Cobra Jet Mach 1, it’s hard to contemplate that one could buy a Mustang Grande on the same showroom floor. Yes, 1970… more»
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Big Finned Project: 1957 Imperial Crown
Chrysler Corporation entered 1957 with a lot to be proud of: A completely new line of “Forward Look” cars shocked the industry and their new “Torsion-Aire” suspension proclaimed their technical prowess. In hindsight, we know that mediocre build quality… more»
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All Original? 1967 Buick Riviera
Imagine working in the Buick design department and being tasked with following up the first-generation Riviera. In the face of that nearly impossible task, Buick unveiled what Car Life magazine called “far and away the most handsome car of the… more»
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Rust-Free, Runs Well: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
With no Mustang-fighter on deck until the 1967 Cougar’s introduction and no intermediate body style after the Meteor was cancelled, the Mercury Comet had to wear several hats beginning in 1964. It was Mercury’s bread-and-butter economy car in addition… more»
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40k Miles? 1965 Ford Thunderbird
The 1965 Thunderbird was on the second year of its then-traditional three-year styling cycle, but Ford made a worthwhile improvement or two to keep it fresh: the first was standard power disc brakes and the second was a set… more»
