Studebaker-Packard didn’t have a lot to crow about after their mid-1950s merger, except for the compact Lark, which debuted in 1959. It gave Studebaker a shot in the sales arm, which was badly needed, and they beat the “Big… more»
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Desert Find: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The model was promoted to series status between 1966 and 1968, reverting to an RPO option on the Malibu after that. This… more»
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1-Of-1800: 1976 Lancia Scorpion Barn Find
Who remembers the Lancia Scorpion? It was an Italian-built, mid-engine sports car imported to the U.S. for just two years in the mid-1970s. And only 1,800 came to the States. This example from 1976 has been sitting in a… more»
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Field Find Project or Parts? 1968 Dodge Charger
The second generation of the Charger (1968 to 1970) was good for Dodge. During those three years, nearly 225,000 of them were built and sold and are usually hot properties today. The question remains if that applies to the… more»
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Garaged 53 Years! 1932 Chevrolet Confederate
The early 1930s was a difficult time for U.S. automakers. People had little to no money thanks to The Great Depression. But that didn’t stop car builders from trying different things to engage buyers and their pocketbooks. A case… more»
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455 V8 Rare Color: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s muscle car craze was the 442 (or 4-4-2). The accepted explanation for the name is that it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The seller’s 1969 edition may be rare… more»
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One Owner Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang
From the moment that Ford introduced the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair in 1964, the assembly lines didn’t get a break for several years. That’s because more than 1.2 million of them were built and sold between… more»
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Only 32k Miles: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 in an attempt to draw more youthful buyers to the otherwise “square” compact. As a 2-door hardtop, it replaced the 2-door sedan of the 1967-68 model years. This 1971 edition looks almost… more»
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Cheap Cruiser? 1972 Dodge Polara Barn Find
During the 1960s and part of the 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s version of the Chevy Impala. It would be a popular alternative to the more expensive and better-equipped Monaco. The fourth and last generation was built between 1969… more»
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One Family Pony: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The seller refers to this Ford Mustang Fastback as a 1964 ½ model built early in the ’64 calendar year. But most sources indicate the fastback didn’t arrive until the Fall of 1964. However, it may not matter as… more»
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Just Needs Finishing: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Of the Tri-Five Chevies (1955-57), most people would say that the ’57 is more desirable because of the styling updates it received. The 210 was still the middle trim level, and the VIN decodes the one here as such…. more»
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Dusty Malibu: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle as a mid-size car in 1964, and it quickly became its second-best seller. The automobile would get a styling refresh in 1966 and be treated to a tunnel back roof design for the Sport Coupe… more»
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Stored 43 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Nova SS
Though it sold well enough, the Corvair was a rather unorthodox compact car. So in 1962, Chevrolet added the Chevy II, which had its water-cooled engine in the front like every other GM automobile. The Super Sport edition would… more»
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12k Mile Barn Find! 1964 Mercury Park Lane
In the 1960s, Park Lane was the upper series of full-size Mercury automobiles, positioned above the more pedestrian Monterey. The seller’s 1964 edition could be rare for two reasons: first, it’s a convertible of which less than 2,000 copies… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury III
In the 1960s, the Plymouth Fury III competed head-to-head with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. But, as was the usual case, Plymouth came in third in the sales race for 1966. The seller’s station wagon had been… more»
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Power Pack V8 Option: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four-door cars aren’t cool, right? Wrong. When they’re hardtops rather than sedans, the coolness starts to come back. Case-in-point is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan, the company’s moniker for a 4-door Hardtop. This one looks quite nice… more»
