The debate regarding the origins of the muscle car is endless with multiple takes on who, what, where, when and why. While many might suggest the GTO and the Mustang K-code as the birth point for the factory go-fast… more»
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Hi-Po Hauler: 1992 Chevrolet 454 Suburban
Three cheers for the longest-running domestic automobile model, the Chevrolet Suburban! Introduced in 1935 and built continuously (except for ’43, ’44, and ’45) it really came into its own in the early ’70s and it has been off to… more»
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Call Me The Breeze! 1964 Mercury Montclair
The first time that I encountered a Mercury “Breezeway”, I thought, “How cool!” Growing up we had a lot of boring cars, nothing as neat as one that had a roll-down rear window (OK, we had a Chevy station… more»
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FWD Fiberglass: 1973 Saab Sonett III
Update 2/12/24 – After almost two years, this Saab has been relisted here on craigslist with a $3k price cut! Is that enough to find a new owner though? From 3/24/22 – I’m on the fence with Saab. I… more»
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British Barn Find: 1959 Sunbeam Rapier
A Sunbeam Rapier, eh? Not exactly a compelling model name, at least not today, but 1959 was 65 years ago and a lot has changed – like the disappearance of Sunbeam entirely. I can truly state that I’ve never… more»
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Three-Speed Manual? 1961 Chrysler 300 G
Every time I stumble upon one of these Chrysler letter cars, such as this 1961 Model G, I’m amazed that high-end Chrysler pushed full-size performance to the extent that they did. I always think of Chrysler, in this era,… more»
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America’s Other Sports Car? 1970 AMC AMX
Last week I penned this 1969 AMC Javelin post and it received a good deal of back-and-forth conversation regarding what to do with its six-cylinder engine. Some comments made mention of the similar, but different AMX, so I thought… more»
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Camaro Frame? 1954 Ford Customline
Well, here we go again, a Ford product, a 1954 Customline to be specific that has been imbibed with Chevrolet parts. Some of it is clear and some not. While similar to its ’52 and ’53 predecessors, the ’54… more»
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Fuel Injected! 1962 Dodge Lancer 770
Here’s a Dodge that I forgot about, a 1962 Lancer. It was a compact that competed with and was similar to, Plymouth’s Valiant. I knew this class of Dodge as the “Dart” but the Lancer moniker preceded it. What… more»
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Put An LS In It Part II: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Like the famous background cry of “Play All Night” as heard on the Allman Brothers Band’s 1971 recording “At Fillmore East”, we still get suggestions of “Put an LS in it” anytime the question of a needed re-engine rears… more»
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1963 Chevrolet 409 Biscayne Recreation
Back in 1963, if you were interested in Chevrolet power, that usually meant a Corvette. Yes, some drag raced them but that was hardly the ‘Vette’s station in life. There was no Camaro or Chevelle yet and the Chevy… more»
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Swap Candidate? 1969 AMC Javelin
Usually, when we cover a pony car (Camaro, Barracuda, Challenger, Firebird, Javelin, Mustang) it’s the hi-po examples that get all of the press. Well, those weren’t the volume sellers, it’s the more pedestrian versions like today’s 1969 AMC Javelin… more»
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Short Bed With Mods: 1973 Chevrolet C-10
Back in 1973, I was working for a Chevrolet dealership and I clearly recall the new “Square Body” pickup truck’s introduction. It caught my attention, and that was no mean feat as cars like the Impala were sales kings… more»
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Peking To Paris Anyone? 1982 Mazda 626
Here’s an unusual one for you, a 1982 Mazda 626, not exactly Barn Finds standard stock-in-trade, that’s done up for the famous 8,700-mile Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. This example never raced as the event was canceled and it… more»
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Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline
I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»
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Original And Untouched: 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s a surprise, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Super Sport (SS) that is in original, not messed-with condition – what a rarity! These, along with GM A-body cars produced from ’64 to ’72, are a hot ticket and are… more»
