I have had an “odd” relationship with GM’s colonnade models (’73-’77) such as this 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. I worked in the repair shop of a Chevrolet dealership from late ’72 through mid ’74 and encountered more than my… more»
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4-Speed Sleeper: 1965 Dodge Dart GT
Often, when we cover Dart GTs, it’s the ’68-’70 edition that gets all the attention. Styling is always subjective, of course, but the third-gen (’63-’66), such as today’s ’65 subject, is a bit, well, you know, ungainly looking, and… more»
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18K Mile Survivor: 1977 Mercury Monarch Ghia
And now for something from the “me too” department. The other day, I wrote a piece on a 1963 Mercury Monterey and remarked that a Mercury was a Mercury in ’63, and not a Ford. Well, it didn’t take… more»
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Rare External Oil Filler: 1972 Porsche 911T
Known as an “Olklappe”, more on that to follow, this 1972 Porsche 911T is a bit rough around the edges. Still, it’s an important cog in the evolution of Porsche’s iconic 911 series cars, and certainly worthy of a… more»
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Beautiful Breezeway: 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom
What caught my attention about this 1963 Mercury Monterey Custom, with its “Breezeway” rear window, is that it’s a two-door hardtop; every Breezeway-equipped Merc I can recall encountering was a four-door. No, this two-door subject isn’t rare, it just… more»
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First Year Barchetta: 1995 Fiat 1.8 Roadster
A 1995 Fiat Barchetta, eh? I’ve never heard of one – kinda sounds like an appetizer. Anyway, the U.S. was not a target export market, and that may be the primary reason this model is unknown to me. But… more»
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Period Hot Rod: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Well, it’s not exactly a “Little Deuce Coupe,” but this 1932 Ford Five-Window coupe is pretty close. Claimed to have been parked in ’62, this dusty coupe appears to be all there, and it possesses some notable old-skool engine… more»
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Fantastic Convertible Project? 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
So, what’s under the tarp, you ask? Well, logically, it’s the trashed folding top for this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain convertible, but I think full visual disclosure would be better. Regardless, this is a neat find, a car that doesn’t… more»
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Super Cruiser! 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
With 223″ of overall length, riding on a 126″ wheelbase, and tipping the scales at over 4,200 lbs., I would deem this 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible a “Whammer-jammer”. It’s existentially big, and even bigger visually. The seller refers to… more»
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Cleanest One Seen? 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
“I have one of the cleanest all original Oldsmobile 442s I have seen in a long time,” so opines the seller of this 1987 edition of Oldsmobile’s famous muscle car. Well, you have to admire certainty! That said, and… more»
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Only 44K Miles! 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury
At first glance, I thought, “Oh, a police car with a vinyl top,” but the seller of this 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury is very clear: “This is not a former police car.” OK, my bad, but it definitely throws… more»
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Exceptionally Clean! 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the day, I almost bought a new version of this car, a 1977 Chevrolet Nova. I don’t know why; the “almost” being the “close but no cigar” event. Instead, I ended up with a ’77 Z28, and… more»
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3 On-The-Floor! 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Here’s an unusually equipped 1968 Pontiac Bonneville convertible – more on that to follow. It has an imposing presence brought about by its size and fire-truck red finish – hardly inconspicuous! And it appears to be in very sound… more»
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4-Speed Equipped! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
I may be one of the few who actually prefers the second-gen (’67-’69) Plymouth Barracuda over the third (’70-’74). And it’s the convertible and notchback body styles, such as this 1968 resident of Waconia, Minnesota, that float my boat!… more»
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Full-Size Fun: 1967 Plymouth 383 Sport Fury
I’d suggest that every domestic auto manufacturer got their styling right in 1967. Whether it was boxy or tended a bit more towards Coke-bottle curves, the styling was generally light, airy, and fast. Plymouth’s Fury series, such as this… more»
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4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Mercury Comet Convertible
“This is a reliable, great little head-turning classic that can be enjoyed every day,” so opines the seller of this 1963 Mercury Comet Custom convertible. I would agree! The styling is, well, subjective in nature, but this little Merc… more»
