The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates, established just before World War II and in production through 1996. If you wanted a big, luxurious automobile, the New Yorker was your top choice unless you sprung for an… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Some of the more noticeable changes came in 1978 when rubberized bumper covers were added fore and aft. That would also be a record (or near record)… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
In the late 1960s, U.S. automakers saw another market developing for muscle cars – the compact. Because they were lighter in weight, you could make quite a stir using smaller engines that insurance companies might look on more favorably…. more»
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Woodie Wagon Survivor? 1953 Mercury Monterey
Wood-bodied wagons had gotten too expensive to produce (and for buyers to maintain), so most of Detroit stopped building them around 1950. For Mercury, the last true “woodie” was assembled in 1951, so this 1953 Monterey 3-seat wagon sports… more»
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Pre-War German Build: 1938 Ford Eifel
Ford Germany (aka Ford-Werke GmbH) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. One of its products was the Ford Eifel which was produced between 1935 and 1940. It was never imported into the U.S., and the car fell victim to the… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The “S” (which stands for Sports) model was added to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup in 1968. It was sandwiched between the standard Cutlass and the Cutlass Supreme, and its fastback styling lent itself to the 4-4-2 (or 442) muscle… more»
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Right Hand Drive: 2000 Nissan March/Micra
Before entering the “Kei” market, the March/Micra was the smallest car built by Nissan Motors. It has been in production for nearly 45 years, but it has never been exported to the U.S. So how the seller’s example ended… more»
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Lake Buggy: Weird 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet produced 3.8 million Cavalier-branded automobiles between 1982 and 1993. But none of them had a body made of wood. This one-of-a-kind oddball is based on a 1985 edition of the Cavalier, of which nearly 384,000 were assembled. We… more»
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Same Owner Since ’59: 1956 Chevrolet 150
Chevrolet was on fire in the mid-1950s when they rolled out a new design that would later be referred to as the “Tri-Fives”. The 150 was the entry-level model, followed by the 210 and Bel Air. Sales were swift,… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
From 1995 to 2003, the Oldsmobile Aurora was a top-of-the-line luxury sedan. It would later supersede both the Toronado and Ninety-Eight in the lineup. Two generations were in production, resulting in sales of more than 213,000 units. This beautiful… more»
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Same Owner 50+ Years: 1966 Lotus Elan S3
The Lotus Elan S3 was produced in England from 1966 to 1968. It replaced the S2 and was itself replaced by the S4. Exports to the U.S. were likely scarce but perhaps aided by the British TV series The… more»
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1 of 73: 1988 Avanti II Convertible
When Studebaker ceased U.S. auto production in late 1963 (1964 model year), the innovative Avanti went with it after less than 5,000 units. Two Studebaker dealers didn’t want that to happen and continued the car forward as the Avanti… more»
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Family Member For Sale: 1965 Studebaker Commander
The Studebaker Commander was one of the last remaining models that the company sold when it decided to fold up shop in 1966. U.S.-based production had ceased two years earlier and was focused on Canada and using powerplants provided… more»
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Pint-Sized Import: 1996 Mazda Carol
The Mazda Carol was a “Kei car,” which meant it was uber-small because the roads in Japan are so crowded. It was produced in several forms through the balance of the 20th Century but was never exported to the… more»
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See The USA! 1970 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Introduced in 1968, the Custom Coupe was an Impala using the Caprice’s more formal roofline. It looked more expensive than the Sport Coupe, but they were equipped mostly the same. The seller has a like-new 1970 Custom Coupe that… more»
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One Year Only: 1963 Mercury Meteor Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced mid-size cars in 1962, using names already in the FOMOCO family. Ford’s entry was the Fairlane, while Mercury’s was the Meteor. Mercury stayed in that game for only two years before dropping the Meteor. And… more»
