The Caprice was Chevrolet’s version of a Cadillac. Beginning as a trim upgrade on the Impala in 1965, it quickly became a series of its own. This 1968 edition combines luxury with performance using a numbers-matching 427 cubic inch… more»
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Restomod Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1956 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe is an unfinished opportunity. Since the car was previously modernized in some ways, could this be thought of as the restoration of a restomod? Right now, it’s a roller that was repainted… more»
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Indy Pace Car Project: 1963 Chrysler 300 Sport
The Chrysler 300 was chosen to pace the field at the 1963 Indianapolis 500. Not the Letter Series muscle car, but the “lesser” Sport Series which were sold in larger numbers. We’re told this Chrysler is one of these… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Project
On its home turf in Japan, the Datsun 240/260/280Z was known as the Nissan S30 aka Fairlady Z. In the U.S., the 240Z debuted in 1970 and would evolve in engine displacement to the 280Z through 1978. These cars… more»
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One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Things began to get serious in the growing “pony car” market segment in 1967 when the number of competitors grew from two to five. Joining the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda (which was a distant second in sales), were… more»
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Work-In-Process: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
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»
