Chevy’s sports car, the Corvette, was redesigned for 1968, taking on the “Mako Shark” persona in its styling. The changes were well-received, and customers would buy 25% more Corvettes in 1968 than the year before. The seller’s ‘Vette is… more»
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440 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
From a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Dodge Charger took off with the second-generation B-body intermediates of 1968-70. The R/T was the luxury/performance model with a 440 cubic inch V8 included as standard equipment. This ’69 edition… more»
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3-Wheel Fun! 1970 Reliant Robin
The Robin was a small, 3-wheel automobile built by Reliant Motor Co. in England. It was produced across three generations between 1973-02 with a break in between. The seller offers a nicely restored example but must be mistaken about… more»
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Future Collectible? 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
The Hellcat has been described as a “nuclear reactor on wheels” because of its sheer wide-open performance. Launched in 2015 on the updated Dodge Challenger, it comes equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi engine rated at 707 hp and… more»
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Only 1,714 Miles! 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
Between 1938-03, more than 21 million VW Type 1s (or Beetles) were built, making it one of the most commonly seen automobiles on the planet. These cars were literally everywhere in the 1960s and 1970s because they were so… more»
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Hurst 4-Speed! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Cutlass Supreme was a premium mid-size automobile produced by Oldsmobile between 1966-97. It started as a trim package with its own roofline and quickly became not only the most popular car built by the company but also the… more»
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New Wood Woodie! 1950 Ford Country Squire
Ford introduced its first all-new post-war automobiles in 1949 and wood-bodied station wagons were still in the mix. But the amount of wood deployed was reduced and would be replaced 100% by wood paneling in 1952. For 1950, these… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1968 Dodge Super Bee
Dodge rolled out the Super Bee in 1968, its version of the Plymouth Road Runner, which became quite popular. Both automobiles were budget-minded muscle cars, but the Dodge version always sold in smaller numbers. This first-year Super Bee wears… more»
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1965 Chevrolet Impala 396 4-Speed Project
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. They became the first automobile manufacturer to build more than three million cars and trucks in a single 12-month period. The Impala contributed greatly to that performance, accounting for… more»
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454/4-Speed Sleeper: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
General Motors’ mid-size cars were downsized in 1978, which included the Malibu whose name replaced that of the Chevelle. The cars were lighter, nimble, and better on gasoline, using smaller engines than in past model years. This ’79 Malibu… more»
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Parked In ’88: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere Barn Find
The Belvedere nameplate would be a part of the Plymouth portfolio between 1954-70. It played different roles, but most often was positioned as an intermediate. In the 1966 hierarchy – in terms of creature comforts and trim – there… more»
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K-Code 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Caliente
When the Comet debuted in 1960, it was a standalone brand. It had intended to be an Edsel model, but that division disappeared from the scene almost as quickly as it came on. Beginning in 1961, the Comet became… more»
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350 V8 Daily Driver: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
What a difference a few years can make. The Olds 4-4-2 launched in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car in response to the success Pontiac was having with its GTO. It first came with a 330 cubic inch V8,… more»
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54k Original Miles: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Looking to cash in on the youth movement that had sold a lot of muscle cars in the 1960s, Plymouth created a sportier version of its Valiant compact in 1970. The Duster would share its front clip with the… more»
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Package Deal: Four Datsun Sports
The Datsun Sports (aka Fairlady in Japan) was a series of 2-seat roadsters built by Nissan in the 1960s (and briefly into 1970). They would precede the 240/260/280 Z cars that would be hugely successful the following decade. The… more»
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Tent Find: 1983 Avanti II Coupe
The Avanti was one of Studebaker’s last attempts at staying afloat in the 1960s. But unfortunately, it was too little too late to make much difference and U.S. production ceased at the end of 1963. The brand would continue… more»
