The El Camino began in 1959 as Chevrolet’s response to Ford’s Ranchero, a car-based “gentleman’s pickup.” When the full-size Chevies were redesigned for 1961, the El Camino was dropped, only to return in 1964 as part of the new… more»
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Rare Green Go: 1971 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last U.S. automaker to get into the “pony car” market space, more than five years after Ford’s Mustang is credited with starting the craze. That entry, the Challenger, would be built for five model years and… more»
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Stored 34 Years: Low-Mile 1966 Ford Fairlane
The Fairlane nameplate began appearing on Ford products in 1955, At first a full-size car, it became a mid-size in the 1960s. They were restyled in 1966 to match the full-size Galaxies and so forth, gaining stacked dual headlights…. more»
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350 V8 Project: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II (later just called Nova) debuted in 1962 as a more conventional compact compared to the Corvair from two years earlier. It would remain a staple in the Chevrolet line-up (as a rear-wheel-drive car) through 1979. The… more»
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Rumble Seat Drop-Top: 1937 LaSalle
Economic conditions being what they were in the 1930s, Cadillac provided their dealers with a more affordable alternative to help attract buyers, the LaSalle. But the car was by no means a budget offering. It was named after French… more»
Mini 4X4: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
The LJ20 was a mini version of Jeep’s CJ2A and was not commonly seen in the U.S. as the company was focused on getting Americans to ride their motorcycles in 1972. While the metalwork on this “Jeep” looks good,… more»
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440 V8 Race Car: 1964 Plymouth Fury
After Chrysler’s downsizing debacle of 1962-63 when they were the only automaker to do so, they bounced back in 1964. Especially with the Plymouth line-up that had all-new styling. Their shapes – combined with a lot of muscle under… more»
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True Barn Find: 1946-48 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
The Fleetmaster was the top trim level of Chevrolet’s first post-war cars. They would be pre-war carryovers until newly redesigned models became available in 1949. The seller refers to this forgotten Fleetmaster as a 1952 edition, but he’s optimistic… more»
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12-Second 383 V8! 1967 Dodge Dart
Chrysler redesigned its compacts – the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart – in 1967. Those changes would prove popular and carry the cars through the end of their runs in 1976. We’re told this ’67 Dart was a well-kept… more»
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Last of the Line: 1958 Packard Sedan
The 1958 model year would be the last for the storied Packard brand. Having merged with Studebaker in 1954 in the hopes that both brands could continue to be relevant, that turned out not to be practical. The 1957-58… more»
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Non-Running Convertible: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet’s 1955-57 automobiles would become known as the “Tri-Fives.” Production numbers for the three years exceeded 4.5 million cars, including the seller’s 1955 Bel Air convertible. This automobile is described as a “barn find” and we’re told it’s in… more»
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Venezuelan-Built: 1968 Ford Mustang Project
It’s not uncommon to run across a first-generation Ford Mustang buried and forgotten inside a garage or barn. But it’s rare when the seller says it was built in Venezuela and the door tag seems to confirm that. This… more»
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Factory 455 V8? 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
In response to the success that Pontiac was having with its new GTO in 1964, Oldsmobile unveiled the 4-4-2 (also 442) as a mid-size muscle car. It began as an option of the F-85 and Cutlass models and became… more»
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Moulin Rouge 1 of 255: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, sharing its new E-body with the Dodge Challenger. Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors were in high style and appealed to those who wanted to make a fashion statement with their rides. This roller has… more»
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Basement Find: 35k Mile 1954 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet’s automobiles were all new for 1953, so the 1954s would be little changed. The front grille and taillight treatments were about the only way to tell them apart. The 210 was the middle series, sandwiched between the 150… more»
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GTO Interior: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The 1970 model year was a confusing one if you wandered into a Pontiac dealership looking for an intermediate. You had up to six choices for essentially the same car: the Tempest, Tempest T-37, LeMans, GTO, GTO Judge, and… more»
