The second generation of the Chevy Corvette debuted in 1963 and would become the marque’s shortest at only five model years. The 1966 edition would set a sales record only to be beaten just two years later when the… more»
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1 of 7 Left: 1990 Ford (Kelly) Python Prototype
In the mid-1960s, Ford and Carroll Shelby began thinking about an eventual successor to the AC Cobra. A couple of prototypes were built, but when Ford and Shelby parted company, those plans would be shelved for nearly 20 years…. more»
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Record AMC Year: 1959 Rambler Cross Country
The 1959 model year was a banner one for American Motors. They sold a record number of cars not only for themselves but also for any “independent” automobile manufacturer. AMC built sensibly sized products that appealed to those with… more»
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Low-Rider Muscle: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice began in 1965 as a luxury option on the Impala, Chevy’s way of competing with Ford’s new LTD. The car quickly became a series of its own and would stick around through 1996 (as built in the… more»
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9-Passenger Mopar: 1964 Plymouth Fury
In the 1960s, the Fury was Plymouth’s version of the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie. The problem was that the Chrysler division’s full-size cars had been downsized in 1962-64 because of some bad intel as to what the… more»
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Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars
Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»
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Rebuilt 300 V8: 1967 Buick Skylark
The Skylark enjoyed an impressive 46-year run at Buick, encompassing six generations, usually at the top of the GM division’s mid-size food chain. It was named after a species of bird called the “skylark.” As the upscale version of… more»
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Junior T-Bird! 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite
The Elite was introduced in 1974 as something of a junior Thunderbird, giving Ford another asset to compete with in the growing personal luxury market segment. It was the top-of-the-line mid-size Torino and looked a lot like the T-Bird… more»
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Only 62 Miles? 1984 Dodge RAM
It isn’t rare that you run into a 35 to 40-year-old classic that only has a few miles under its belt. A vehicle that someone pegged early on as something special to be babied and cherished for future generations…. more»
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Export Mustang: 1965 Ford T5 Fastback
Ford hit a snag when trying to export its successful new Mustang to Germany in 1965. A truck manufacturer over there already owned the rights to the name. The company’s workaround solution (through 1979) was to de-badge the cars… more»
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Blues Brothers Tribute: 1974 Dodge Monaco
There were three stars of the quasi-classic 1980 movie, The Blue Brothers: Saturday Night Live alum John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, and a 1974 Dodge Monaco, dressed up as a retired Chicago police car. As it turns out, 13… more»
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Baby Austin: 1937 Austin 7 Cabriolet
Built in the UK and licensed in other markets worldwide, the Austin 7 (also Austin Seven) would become the British version of the American Ford Model-T. Its production run was long (1923-39), and the little car was available in… more»
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400 V8 Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1957, the Bel Air would be in its third year of production as part of the generation of Chevies that became known as the Tri-Fives. At 168,000 copies, the Bel Air Sport Coupe would be the third best-selling… more»
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Father and Son Stalled Project: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevy Chevelle quickly became Detroit’s most popular mid-size car after its introduction in 1964. Production exceeded 447,000 units by 1966, including 158,000 Sport Coupes like the seller’s auto. The Super Sport was a series of its own by… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mustang looked like an all-new car in 1969, but it still rode on the platform it was born with in 1964. The fastback roofline on some models was now called “SportRoof” and it accounted for a record 45%… more»
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Old School Drag Car: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
For most of the 1960s, the Bel Air was the mid-level choice when you bought a full-size Chevrolet. If you wanted something to haul the family around in but didn’t need all the comforts of the Impala, the Bel… more»
