OK, this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale looks like a pretty ordinary full-size car from 43 years ago. It’s not rare or specially equipped. Nope, nothing too auspicious going on here. But what is remarkable is how a full-size,… more»
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This Is The End (Sorta): 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Pity poor Oldsmobile. They went from having the number-one-selling model in 1977 to nonexistence in 2004. And it’s not like they didn’t try. Change came in 1995 with the new Aurora sedan – Oldsmobile didn’t even want to call… more»
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Uncommon Convertible: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Every auto company seemed to be getting in on the compact car craze in the early sixties. Some manufacturers went with the traditional “large car” layout and just shrunk everything. Chevrolet tried to emulate the VW “Bug” with their… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 40K Mile 1994 Cutlass Ciera
I’m sure many of you will recall Oldsmobile’s tagline “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile“, which was launched in the late eighties. Well, I spied this 1994 Cutlass Ciera and thought, “Dang it; that is my father’s Oldsmobile,” and he had… more»
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Let’s Try This Again! 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
One year ago, my colleague Mike Stephens covered this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad. It was an eBay bid situation with a BIN price of $40,000. I’m not certain what the outcome of the bidding process was, but here it is… more»
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Cute Convertible: 1962 Rambler American
I’ll admit it, I like sixties’ vintage convertibles. Yeah, they’re usually noisy in top-up mode, frequently leak in heavy rain, and provide a bit of cowl shake, but I still appreciate their simplicity and lack of pretension. A perfect… more»
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63K Original Miles: 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier
Well, this could be a BF first, a review of a 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier. I know, I know, some of you are asking why. Two reasons: one, this Chevy is 34 years old, and cars have changed dramatically in… more»
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Half-Price Sale! 1966 Dodge Charger
OK, all you Mopar fans, here’s your chance to get in on a 1966 Dodge Charger that’s been reduced by almost half its original asking price. Such a deal? Well, that’s debatable, as this is a sorta outdoor car…. more»
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25K Original Miles? 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Every old car has a story, I suppose, and the one around this 1964 Chevrolet Impala is it’s on and off again storage situation – more on that to follow. The real story, however, is its claim of 25K… more»
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Ford Power: 1953 Willys Aero Eagle
I find the study of automotive fallen flags an interesting historical exercise, and those that disappeared long ago, such as Willys, even more so. Today’s foray into that world involves a 1953 Willys Aero Eagle, a discovery courtesy of… more»
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Ragtop Rarity: 1967 Buick Gran Sport 400
Roll on back to 1967, and full-on muscle car wars are raging all over Detroit. At GM, the competition was heavily skewed toward the SS396 Chevelle vs. Pontiac’s GTO, with Oldsmobile’s 442 biting hard at the edges. So, what… more»
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Super-Sized Survivor! 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Last of the “Big Ones” is one way to describe this 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. GM’s B and C-body cars were about to get the big shrinkeroo for ’77, and the results would be significant. The new reduced-size cars, which… more»
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4-Speed Hot Rod! 1960 Edsel Ranger
Talk about a twofer! Not only is this 1960 Edsel Ranger rare, but it has also been nicely modded for some serious performance! Best of all, much of the original character of this seldom-seen FoMoo product has been preserved…. more»
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Field Find: 1923 Buick Tourer Project
Finding a hundred-year-old anything is notable, but a car? One hundred and three, to be exact; well, that’s over the top! But that’s the case with this 1923 Buick Tourer. I believe this is a model 23-Six-45, but I… more»
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Fuel Injection Foible? 1984 Toyota Supra
About three weeks ago, I wrote a post for this 1983 Toyota Celica, and many commenters brought up the topic of the similar but different Supra. That being the case, I thought today I’d feature a 1984 Supra, which… more»
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4-Door 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Nova L79
Chevrolet hit a home run in 1966 with their high-performance L79-equipped (350 HP 327 CI V8) Chevy II and Nova. The thing is, the hi-po package was usually bestowed upon the Nova SS, an attractive two-door hardtop, and not… more»
