The 1959 model year was a big one for DeSoto. The company had a huge celebration to recognize its 30-year association with Chrysler. Though more than 46,000 DeSotos were built in 1959, that was fewer than in 1958 (a… more»
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Sportsroof Roller: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
The mid-size Ford Fairlane was upstaged in 1968 when the Torino model arrived with a higher level of trim and a greater selection of options. After more than 15 years on the Ford payroll, the Fairlane nameplate disappeared after… more»
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Parting Out Party? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
The seller is/was parting out this 1964 Ford Falcon 2-door hardtop. But does not mention whether it’s the V8-powered Sprint model, which seems likely. The Sprint brought V8 power to the Falcon, and it was offered for three years… more»
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Quiet Ride Survivor? 1967 Ford LTD
In 1965, Ford rolled out the LTD as an upscale version of the Galaxie 500. The advertising claimed the new car rode quieter than a Rolls-Royce. The concept was a huge success, prompting Chevrolet to bring out the Caprice… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440
The Dodge Charger’s best sales year was not 1968, as most people might think (92,590 units). Instead, it was midway through the third generation in 1973 (119,318). Something in the minor restyling must have struck a positive chord, because… more»
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Luxury Muscle Car: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
UPDATE: 10/19/2026: You don’t often get an alternative purchase option when searching for a classic, but that is the case with this 1973 Pontiac Grand Am. It remains listed on Craigslist, as mentioned below, and the price is unchanged…. more»
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One Year Only: 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville
Though Cadillac would get a lot of mileage out of the Seville name, Chrysler used it in 1956 as an upscale version of the DeSoto Firedome, and it came with a Hemi V8. The “Forward Look” Chryslers were in… more»
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35k-Mile One Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevrolet Chevette replaced the Vega on the company’s subcompact roster in 1976 (though the Vega would continue through 1977). By comparison, the Chevette was boring compared to the Vega, which had become controversial because of premature rust and… more»
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1 of 669: 1964 Rambler Classic 770
In 1963, American Motors impressed the powers-that-be at Motor Trend so much that they named the all-new Rambler Classics and Ambassadors “Car of the Year.” The overall execution improved significantly over the 1962 models, including the use of curved side glass…. more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang
In its second year, the Ford Mustang was the hottest-selling car of 1966. At 607,000 copies, production worked out to nearly 70 cars built every hour, 365 days a year. So, what do you do for an encore in… more»
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Rare 3-Speed Roller: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s corporate response to the Plymouth Road Runner. Launched in 1968, it was based on the mid-size Coronet. But it had a shorter life than its Plymouth’s cousin, being on the roster for only four… more»
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Solid Foundation: 1955 Lincoln Capri Project
For most of the 1950s, the Capri was Lincoln’s upscale version of the Cosmopolitan (though there was nothing pedestrian about that model). The Continental eventually replaced it when that brand was resurrected. The seller has a nice project from… more»
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Barn Bound 54 Years: 1940 Dodge Business Coupe
The D14 was a one-year Dodge model in 1940 and was called the Luxury Liner series. Body styles included 2- and 4-door sedans, convertibles, station wagons, a limousine (!) – and a business coupe, like the seller’s car. This… more»
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Parts Car in the Rough: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford competed head-to-head in the full-size market. That meant buyers had to choose between cars like the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie (Chevy usually won the sales game). The seller has a… more»
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1972 Dodge Challenger 340 4-Speed Project
The heyday for the Dodge Challenger “pony car” was in 1970 and 1971. That’s when big-block V8 engines still ruled the Chrysler family tree, and the Challenger R/T had 383, 440, and Hemi 426 cubic-inch motors in its wheelhouse…. more»
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Fastback Find: 1965 Ford Mustang C-Code
Today, the most desirable early Ford Mustang is probably the fastback. It wasn’t in the mix when the car debuted in the Spring of 1964 (1964 ½?), arriving in the Fall when the official 1965 model year began. The… more»
