The 1972 Chevy Chevelle was the last year in the car’s second generation (that had begun in 1968). A whole new design was coming in 1973, featuring the “Colonnade” styling that would be shared by all the other GM… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1973 Plymouth Scamp
Plymouth and Dodge both launched versions of each other’s compact cars in 1971. Dodge unveiled the Demon, which was a Duster with a Dart front clip. And Plymouth got the Scamp, which was a Dart Swinger with Valiant front… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1984 Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a performance/trim package on the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Through a partnership with Hurst Corp., the Hurst/Olds was offered sporadically between 1968 and 1984. The last iteration was in 1983/84 based on the Cutlass Supreme. These cars were… more»
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Nomad Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet introduced the 2-door Nomad “Sport Wagon” in 1955. For reasons unclear today, the Nomad was a slow seller while the rest of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were a big hit with consumers. After light sales through 1957, the Nomad,… more»
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1 of 532: 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Project
The Eldorado arrived in 1953 as a low-production, exclusive luxury convertible. Though its concept would change over time, the Eldorado remained a Cadillac fixture until after the turn of the 21st Century. One of just 532 produced, this 1953… more»
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1 of 549: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The Trans Am had been a performance model of the Pontiac Firebird for many years. Then, along came 1977 and the Burt Reynolds movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and all bets were off. Sales of the car soared for… more»
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6k-Mile Engine: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Camaro Z/28 began in 1967 as Chevy’s entrant in the Trans Am division of the Sports Car Club of America. Production began slowly until it became recognized as the pony car’s leading performance machine. The second-generation Camaro arrived… more»
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Nova SS Poncho? 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint
From 1964 to 1970, Pontiac did not have a compact car in its portfolio. The Tempest/LeMans had been promoted to mid-size status after the 1963 model year. With sales of the Chevy Nova running high, Pontiac was the first… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliners
Looking for a competitive advantage, Ford redesigned its cars in 1957 and added a product that the competition did not have. That was a “Hideaway Hardtop” aka retractable hardtop (part sedan/part convertible). Skyliner was the branded name and was… more»
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Boat Tail Beauty: 1973 Buick Riviera 65k Miles
The Riviera was born in 1963 as Buick’s new personal luxury car. It competed along with the Pontiac Grand Prix in that growing arena. A redesign came in 1971 and brought a whole new, fresh look to the car… more»
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17k-Mile Time Capsule! 1970 Chevrolet Nova
In production from 1962 to 1979, the Chevrolet Nova was likely the best-selling American-made compact car with rear-wheel drive. Most of the ones you find for sale today are Super Sports (or clones) from 1969 to 1972, not “regular”… more»
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Breezeway Duo: Pair of 1963 Mercury Montereys
The “Breezeway” roof was a styling and convenience fixture on Mercury and Lincoln automobiles between 1957 and 1968. Available on sedans and hardtops, the Breezeway was a reverse-slanted rear window that would go up and down to provide greater… more»
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Not Many Left? 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel
American Motors made an early performance statement in the late 1950s with the Rambler Rebel. Those cars came standard with a V8 engine rather than an inline-6. But it was phased out after 1960 as AMC focused more on… more»
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Super Sport Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
While Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport package on the Impala in 1961, the concept didn’t take off with buyers until 1962. From a few hundred copies in 1961, sales were just shy of 100,000 units in 1962. Besides special… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 1958 Ford Ranch Wagon
As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1962 Dodge Dart 440 Drop-Top
Most folks remember the Dodge Dart as a compact car in the 1960s and 1970s. However, from 1960 to 1962, it was a full-size offering, including the only time the name appeared on a B-body product (1962). The seller… more»
