Though still popular, Pontiac wanted to keep its mid-size muscle car at the top of its game. So, in 1969, they introduced “The Judge” option which included a 400 cubic inch Ram Air V8, Hurst shifter, and a rear… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1962 Chevrolet Monza
Ford, Chrysler, and Chevrolet all rolled out compact cars for the first time in 1960. Ford and Chrysler went the more conventional route, with front-mounted water-cooled engines. However, Chevrolet decided to emulate the VW Beetle which may have started… more»
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Customized V8 Ride! 1950 Nash
Nash Motors was around from 1916 to 1954, at which time it acquired Hudson Motor Car to become American Motors. In 1949, they introduced the Airflyte whose design was based upon aerodynamics much like the Chrysler Airflows of the… more»
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Solid Project: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was one of America’s longest-running automobile nameplates, appearing from 1940 to 1996. It was usually Chrysler’s most luxurious vehicle, excluding the Imperial which sometimes did not carry Chrysler badging. This 1948 New Yorker has been sitting… more»
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Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»
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Fire Victim: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Considering there were only about 4,600 Studebaker Avanti’s built in the car’s brief lifespan, they’re a treat when you see one today. Except when they’ve had the misfortune that befell this 1963 edition. Something caught fire under the hood… more»
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“Green Machine”: 1970 AMC Rebel 390 V8
The Machine was a one-year-only performance car built by American Motors at the height of the muscle car movement. Production numbers were low, so the assortment that survives today isn’t large. Most remember the cars for their wild red/white/blue… more»
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Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
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24k Mile Survivor? 1976 Buick Skylark
Between 1975 and 1979, Buick’s compact cars were on the same platform but carried two names: Apollo for the 4-door sedans and Skylark (formerly a mid-size) for the 2-door versions (coupe and hatchback). This 1976 example may be one… more»
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1 of 0: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
If Plymouth ever decided to build an E-body Barracuda as a 4-door sedan, this is what it may have looked like. This is a “one-of-none” creation, using the shell of a 1972 Dodge Coronet sedan and some custom fabrication… more»
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1 of 435: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
The Darrin was a last-gasp effort by Kaiser Motors to remain viable in the auto business. It was a sports car designed to compete with the Chevy Corvette and European imports, but one problem led to another and only… more»
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F-85/Cutlass V8: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
The Jetstar 88 was an entry-level offering in the Oldsmobile 88 series between 1964 and 1966. Offered in a variety of body styles, it was not to be confused with the Jetstar 1 which was a performance-oriented coupe. It… more»
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Former Show Car: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
When it came to muscle cars at General Motors, the Buick Skylark-based Gran Sport (GS) was the most opulent. But that didn’t mean it was any less potent. Take the 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 with Ram Air Induction…. more»
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Charity Case: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the top automobiles that ruled the muscle car scene in the late 1960s. But – by the mid-1970s – the muscle car dynamic had changed, and the Road Runner was just holding… more»
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Turbocharged Spyder! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The Chevy Corvair of the 1960s was one of the most unique cars built by a U.S. automaker, at least up to that time. With its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, it was like no other domestically produced automobile. And it… more»
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Ready To Cruise! 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet redesigned their cars for the second year in a row in 1959. Most think this was in response to the “Forward Look” Chryslers of 1957-59 whereas the all-new 1958 Chevies were bulky and round. However, the Bow-Tie folks… more»
