So, the question is, “Can you take the Vega-ness out of a Vega?” The Chevrolet Vega (1971-1977) rightly takes its lumps for the “lump” that was its engine. It had other foibles too but the iron head, aluminum block… more»
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Factory Rear A/C: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
OK, let’s open this one up with the question that I usually ask at the conclusion, and that is, “What to do with it?” The “it” is a 19.5 foot, 5,200 lb. 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five. Yes, it’s a… more»
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Muscle Bound! Supercharged 2003 Mercury Marauder
The 2003 Mercury Marauder was like a bolt out of the blue. Talk about getting in a time machine; in 2003, those who were performance enthusiasts could buy a 302 net HP, full-size, four-door sedan that had real sporting… more»
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Smorgasbord! A Trio Of 1960 Chevrolet El Caminos
It’s a 1960 El Camino lollapalooza! But before you get too excited, let’s consider their condition which is less than optimal. Still, it’s interesting to find three, fairly obscure vehicles together. You have to wonder what’s up? Was this… more»
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Built V8: 1973 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition
This review of a 1973 AMC Gremlin with the Levis Custom Trim package will be interpretive. The seller states, “Actual mileage unknown. Car appears to be original. Tons of documents to justify” and that’s it, not another single word…. more»
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1928 Dodge Victory Six Barn Find
Off the road since 1958, and what appears to be a Victory Six model (it’s not stated), is this 1928 Dodge sedan, built the first year that Dodge was under the control of Chrysler Corporation. It’s a barn find… more»
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Four-Door Fantastic: 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom
When it comes to cars, there are varying definitions of what comprises a “Survivor”. It can be based on exact original condition preservation or a mostly original orientation with perhaps a repaint in the born-with color. It could also… more»
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350 Vortec Power! 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
Old trucks are hot, period! Almost like a contagion, the interest jumps from one generation to the next. The object of desire can be as new as a 1987 Chevrolet “Square Body” or as old as this 1941 Chevy… more»
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Forest Find! 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
Well, the listing is wrong, this Dodge Dart Swinger 340 is a ’70 model, not a ’72 – similar, but different. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s take a look at this recent outdoor find…. more»
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Sky Rocket V8: 1964 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The listing for this Oldsmobile is titled, “1964 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight fancy” Fancy huh? OK, I can buy that adjective though it’s not one that I usually employ to describe a luxury car. Impressive and substantial? You bet, let’s check… more»
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Ongoing Restoration: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
Restoration from the ground up? That may well be the case with this 1968 Ford Mustang convertible. It has undergone quite a bit of refurbishment so far and the seller has decided to move it on as is –… more»
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It’s A Bonanza! Five 1956 Chrysler Imperials
It’s interesting to see what floats one’s boat, automotive-wise. Sometimes it’s a brand and sometimes it’s a model within the brand and that’s exactly what we have here, a collection of five 1956 Chrysler Imperials. They’re in various different… more»
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V8 Powered 1962 Fiberfab Jamaican
Here’s yet another one that has escaped my attention, a 1962 “Jamaican” kit body offered by a defunct company known as Fiberfab. I have to admit that I’m amazed at the number of former kit car companies that continue… more»
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Ponton Project: 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190B
Imagine having a model of car that is colloquially referred to as a “ponton” which translates loosely into “a landing barge”. Doesn’t sound too enticing, does it? Nevertheless, that’s the term being bandied about to describe what is essentially… more»
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California Cool? 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Everything in moderation right? Sometimes you wonder if car designers follow that mantra, or perhaps consider it after the fact. Take the 1959 Chevrolet for example – that was an “out there” design. And it was a huge change… more»
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327 And Overdrive! 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
I have been jonesing for a Chevrolet El Camino for a long time. The problem always seems to be the mix of equipment, geography, vintage, or price. So while I have time to endlessly cogitate upon the matter, let’s,… more»
