In 1971, Chevrolet sold nearly 200,000 Malibu Sport Coupes. And the Super Sport was an option, not a series of its own (as was the case in 1966-68). This garage find is a mystery car in that it begs… more»
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Attic Find! 1961 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Project
The DeVille Series would be one of Cadillac’s best sellers, enjoying a run from 1949 to 2005. More than 55,000 of them were built in 1961 alone, of which nearly half would have been the 6-window hardtop sedan like… more»
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Time Capsule Survivor: 1978 Ford Granada Ghia
The Granada was launched in 1975 as something of a “senior” compact to the economy-minded Maverick and the mid-size Torino. It was produced across two generations until 1982 when it was replaced by a mid-size version of the Ford… more»
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Malaise-Era Muscle: 1977 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the hottest muscle cars of the late 1960s, providing plenty of power for budget-conscious buyers. Fast-forward nearly a decade later and it would become a shadow of its former self. As an… more»
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Rusty Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala became a series of its own in 1959 after starting out as a special edition of the Bel Air in 1958. For 1959-60, the cars were as wild looking as they came with flat tailfins that looked… more»
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Cheap Pair of Running 1976 Mercury Capris
In the 1970s, you could wander into your local Lincoln/Mercury dealer and find a small, sporty automobile that was scaled like a “pony car” (long hood/short deck). But you wouldn’t find any Mercury badging on it. The 1970-78 Capri… more»
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Stored 31 Years! 1966 Ford Mustang
The 1966 model year holds the record for the American public’s love affair with the Ford Mustang. That year, more than 607,000 copies were built, far exceeding anything before or after. Beginning in 1967, serious competition would begin to… more»
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Desert Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet quickly expanded its product lineup in the 1960s. First the Corvair, then the Chevy II, and finally the Chevelle, all within a four-year span. The mid-size Chevelle got its first styling refresh in 1966, so the 1967 editions… more»
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Pick One: Vintage Cadillac, Ford, or Packard
The seller here is a collector of vintage cars and – due to some unfortunate circumstances – must let three of them go, all from the post-World War II era. You have your choice between a 1951 Cadillac, a… more»
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Build Sheet Included! 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy Nova was one of the best-selling compacts of the 1960s and 1970s. The most popular iteration was those built from 1968-72, including the seller’s ’72 Super Sport. Unlike some of the previous years, the SS was not… more»
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Dearborn’s First SUV: 1968 Ford Bronco Sport
Launched in 1966, the Bronco would be the first of several sport utility vehicles (SUVs) offered by Ford. While most think of the big family SUVs like the Expedition and Excursion, the earlier Broncos were intended to compete with… more»
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Underbrush Find: Cheap 1977 Triumph TR7
The TR7 was a sports car that is distinguishable by its wedge-shaped appearance. It was produced from 1975 to 1982 and its largest market was for buyers in the U.S. More than 143,000 copies were produced, with three-quarters being… more»
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Off-Road Warrior: 1959 Willys/Jeep CJ-5
The Willys CJ series of offroad vehicles had an impressive post-war run of 42 years. CJ stood for Civilian Jeep and evolved from the war effort transports that served our military (and country) so well. This CJ-5 is from… more»
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Stored 22 Years: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
For most auto manufacturers, 1946 brought them back to their core business. But early models were generally warmed-over versions of the 1942 cars they built before the war effort began. It was not until 1949 that all-new, post-war models… more»
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Showroom Quality: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
After a successful initial three years, the Chevy Camaro got a complete redesign in 1970. But growing pains being what they are, the new cars didn’t hit dealers until February, so the 1969 Camaro had a 15-month run. That… more»
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51k Mile Fancy Pickup: 1971 Ford Ranchero
Chevrolet and Ford were the key players in the “gentlemen’s pickup” marketplace. Ford got there first in 1957 by creating the Ranchero from a 2-door station wagon. Chevy got on board in 1959 and would generally outsell Ford over… more»
