The design of Chevrolet’s full-size cars for 1959-62 used “bubble top” styling with its 2-door hardtops (though some will say that was really only in ‘61-62). That meant a generous amount of glass was used in the roof with… more»
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30k Miles: One Owner 1972 Buick LeSabre Custom
The Buick LeSabre was a long-term product of that GM division with production from 1959 to 2005. It was a full-size car that was usually the “family sedan” positioned below the luxurious Electra 225. This example from 1972 is… more»
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Out of the Barn: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Styling for the Ford Thunderbird would change dramatically in 1964 when the “Squarebirds” emerged from the designed studios. And they were well-received by the buying public with a record sales year in ’64. For ’65, the cars were little… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and they met with tremendous success. Over the next three years, Chevy would produce nearly five million of the so-called “Tri-Fives” which are still in demand today with collectors. This 1956 edition, the… more»
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Almost a GTO? 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The 1971-72 mid-size Pontiac LeMans Sport was something of a cross between the LeMans and the GTO. That probably didn’t help GTO sales as you could order a LeMans Sport with bucket seats, a big engine, and the “Enduro”… more»
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One Year Only: 1971 Ford Torino 500
Ford added the Torino to the mid-size Fairlane roster in 1968 – and by 1971 – the nameplate represented the entire line. Named after Turin in Northern Italy, the Torino would be a Ford staple through the 1976 model… more»
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383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger hit the scene in 1966 looking kind of like a larger “pony car.” Along with the rest of Chrysler B-body intermediates, the Chargers were redesigned in 1968 and sales really took off then. This 1969 edition… more»
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Flatbed Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
For more than 40 years, the Grand Prix filled several roles in the Pontiac lineup, most notably as a performance-oriented personal luxury car. After its beginning in 1962, the automobile grew quickly in popularity, more than doubling its sales… more»
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Canadian Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
Before the advent of SUVs, station wagons were the popular way to haul around the kids or a bunch of stuff. Prior to the 1950s, many of them were wood-bodied works of art until they became too cost-prohibitive to… more»
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1964 Plymouth Sport Fury 426 Street Wedge!
In the 1960s, Plymouth positioned the Sport Fury to compete against the Chevy Impala Super Sport and the Ford Galaxie 500/XL. V8 engines were standard and – starting in 1964 – you could get a Sport Fury with the… more»
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V8 Project: 1975 AMC Gremlin X
The Gremlin was the quirky-looking (and named) car created by American Motors in 1970. Its purpose was to compete against the likes of imports and their soon-to-arrive U.S.-built counterparts. But it was really a compact Hornet with a shortened… more»
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Yard Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 would be big sellers for General Motors – with nearly five million copies. One of the most desirable models was the ’57 Bel Air Sport Coupe like the seller’s car. Unfortunately, it’s… more»
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Two 1942 Dodge Power Wagon Carryalls
If you’re having trouble finding a gift for that someone who already has everything, how about a pair of 1942 Dodge WC-53s? They were used by the Army during World War II and eventually found their way to Alaska…. more»
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Solid Sports Car: 1966 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4A was an evolution of the TR4. The “4A” was built between 1965 and 1967 while the “4” was produced during the four years prior. The primary difference was the use of an independent rear suspension (IRS),… more»
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Tropical Lime Green: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
Though it was launched in 1962 as a personal luxury car with a performance twist, the Pontiac Grand Prix didn’t receive its own body until 1969. And the public would respond enthusiastically by buying 112,000 copies versus the 32,000… more»
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One-Off Convertible: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Chevrolet redesigned its popular pony car, the Camaro, in 1970. While the automobile was sleeker in appearance than before, it was only available as a coupe as the drop-top version had been discontinued. The original owner of this Camaro… more»
