Beginning in 1959, the Biscayne was Chevy’s entry-level, full-size car. It would remain in the GM division’s portfolio through the 1975 model year. Most were Plain Jane cars that were popular for fleet purchases or consumers who had no… more»
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Two-Owner Hemi! 1958 Chrysler New Yorker
From 1940 and well into the 1990s, the New Yorker was the top-of-the-line car built by Chrysler. That’s except for the Imperial, but it was not always branded as a Chrysler. This 1958 New Yorker is a beautiful machine… more»
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Only Two Owners! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna
General Motors treated its mid-size automobiles to a new design in 1973, dubbed “Colonnade” styling. That’s because true hardtops were discontinued, though the doors would not be framed for the glass. The Laguna would become the top-level Chevelle and… more»
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Restomod Truck Project: 1964 Ford F-100
Ford introduced its F-Series of trucks after World War II and has dominated the pickup market ever since. The fourth generation arrived in 1961 and would add to the trucks’ popularity. The seller has owned this 1964 edition of… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The popularity of the Chevelle SS 396 led Chevrolet to promote it to series status in 1966. More than 72,000 deliveries were tabulated in ’66 and another 64,000 in ’67 before GM redesigned its intermediates in 1968. This drop-top… more»
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Low Mileage K-Car: 1988 Dodge Aries America
The second half of the 1970s wasn’t particularly kind to Chrysler in terms of sales. The OPEC oil embargo had caught them off-guard as they continued to peddle large gas guzzlers. And the Dodge Aspen/ Plymouth Volare compacts had… more»
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Clean Cruiser: 1970 Ford Thunderbird
From its inception in 1955, within 15 years the Ford Thunderbird would transform from a 2-seat personal luxury car to one with seating for four and then a 4-door sedan with “suicide doors”. The 1970 model is notable for… more»
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Yard Running Project: 1955 Studebaker President
Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954, just before the start of the 1955 model year. So, the cars that both companies built weren’t impacted until the 1957 model year. The plan to resurrect the President nameplate as Studebaker’s top-of-the-line… more»
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Rusty Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang (Inline-6)
The popular Ford Mustang debuted in the Spring of 1964, but only two body styles were offered at first: the hardtop coupe and the convertible. It wouldn’t be until the Fall of 1964 when full-year 1965 Mustang production got… more»
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Rare Beach Runabout: 1968 Fiat 500 Jolly
The Fiat 500 was one of the Italian manufacturer’s most successful products in the decades following World War II. Various incarnations were built and perhaps the most interesting was the Jolly. It was a low-production runabout with no doors… more»
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Only 7,250 Miles? 1977 Mercury Monarch
There are a lot of 1970s automobiles you don’t see much of anymore, and the Mercury Monarch is one of them. And that’s not because there weren’t many built – to the contrary, more than a half million surfaced… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 With 450 Horsepower!
The 1968-72 Chevy Nova’s are some of the most-often cloned muscle cars. That’s because they’re relatively plentiful, lighter, and nimbler than, say, a Chevelle SS. This beautiful example is one of them, but it’s made extra special by having… more»
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Kit Car Bonanza: Mercedes, MG, & Frazer-Nash
Kit cars have been around for decades, with the craze starting in California in the 1970s. Several manufacturers have been involved and a variety of mechanical underpinnings were deployed, often donated by the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. From Orange… more»
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Back On The Road: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 was built between 1955 and 1962 and one of its unofficial variants was the TR3A. This was a popular little sports car that achieved some success on the autocross circuit. From 1959 comes this daily driver-quality… more»
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Weekend Cruiser: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
The 1967 model year marked the period when the “pony car” wars would begin. After the successful launch of the Ford Mustang in 1964, serious competition didn’t arrive until 1967. That’s when the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury… more»
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1 Of 477: 1960 Lancia Appia Lusso
The Lusso was a 2-door coupe version of the Lancia Appia. It was produced in Italy between 1959 and 1962 and only 477 copies ever saw the light of day. This example from 1960 was imported to the U.S…. more»
