Due to a labor strike in 1972 and sagging industry pony car sales, the Chevy Camaro was a threat for cancellation. Fortunately, the car bounced back in 1973 and only just recently retired altogether. This 1973 edition is both… more»
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Hugger Orange 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
If cars could talk, this one would probably have some interesting stories to tell. It’s been in the same family since new, sports what once was Hugger Orange paint, and likely had at least one teenager take a crack… more»
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1 of 178? 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible
Dodge waited until 1970 to get into the “pony car” market that Ford had dominated with the Mustang since 1965. The all-new Challenger sold nearly 77,000 copies in the first year, and one of the rarest may have been… more»
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Life After Studebaker: 1972 Avanti II
After the last Studebaker Avanti was sold in 1964, everyone thought that was the end of what would later become an iconic car. Then two Studebaker dealers rode in on white horses and saved the day, buying plant, equipment,… more»
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50k Mile Survivor: 1983 AMC Concord
UPDATE 1/27/24 — This vehicle has been relisted here on eBay. We assume the winning bidder failed to finish his/her obligation. The current bid is just $1,575 and again there is no reserve. ******************************** American Motors lacked the deep… more»
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1 of 593:1963 Chrysler New Yorker Salon
Except for the Imperial, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship model from 1940 to 1996. Using the Forward Look platform from the early 1960s, the New Yorker was heavily restyled in 1963 and looked like a different car. The… more»
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Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile? 1988 Toronado Trofeo
Introduced in 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado was GM’s first entry into front-wheel-drive. It was a lavish automobile that became popular in the personal luxury segment. By the mid-1980s, sales were in decline, so the Olds gurus added the sporty… more»
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Large-Scale Muscle Car: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300
The Chrysler Hurst 300 was a one-year wonder, a limited-edition tribute to the Letter Series 300s of the 1950s and 1960s. Only about 500 of them were produced, all coupes (except for one convertible) and all painted Spinnaker White…. more»
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Go Package 390 V8: 1969 AMC AMX
When American Motors introduced the AMX in 1968, the only thing close to it being built by a U.S. manufacturer at the time was the Chevy Corvette. It was a GT-style performance car with seating only for two. They… more»
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Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Given that nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were built in 1955-57, quite a few are still out there today. In the middle year, 1956, the 210 2-door sedan was the third most popular model/body style at more… more»
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Driver-Quality Slant-Six: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Chrysler redesigned its compact cars for 1967, giving the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant new leases on life. That iteration would prove quite popular and remain in production through 1976. The GT was the sporty version of the Dart… more»
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Nailhead V8 Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera in 1963. Some say it was General Motors’ first entry into the personal car market, though the Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962. Though Oldsmobile (Toronado) and Cadillac (Eldorado) would later also use its E-platform,… more»
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Mini-SUV: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
The Samurai was the first non-motorcycle sold by Suzuki in the U.S. It began in Japan as the Jimny in the early 1970s and continues there in some form today. Considered a small SUV by U.S. standards, these little… more»
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Almost Driver Quality: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
As the 1960s wore on, the competition between Chevrolet and Ford continued to grow. The Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were comparable cars in size, comfort, and performance. Ford advertised that its LTD (a gussied-up 500) was quieter… more»
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Reassembled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford gave the Mustang its second styling update in 1969 and a greater shift to performance to help boost sales. However, the decline in demand that began in 1967 continued through 1973. Even with the new fastback Mach 1… more»
