The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, shedding its roots with the compact Valiant and gaining a platform it now shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Pony car buyers responded, and sales went up by 50% over 1969. Interest… more»
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400 V8 Power: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as the performance-oriented replacement for the Ventura. It was a standard Catalina coupe with minimal outside chrome trim and a sportier interior (bucket seats and a center console). In some respects, it… more»
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383 Powered: 1964 Chrysler 300 Survivor
The non-letter Chrysler 300s were introduced as the “Sport Series” in 1962 as a complement to its performance-oriented brethren that dated back to the mid-1950s. They were positioned as a more affordable version of the 300 that emphasized luxury… more»
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Nova Alternative: $3,500 1973 Buick Apollo V8
In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to better compete, and buyers weren’t flocking to dealer showrooms for the imported Opels. Enter Buick’s version of the successful Chevy Nova, the Apollo. Other than some trim differences and… more»
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Fresh Barn Find: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The first-generation Ford Thunderbirds (aka T-Birds) have often been compared to the early Chevy Corvettes, but that’s not a fair comparison. Sure, they were both 2-seaters, but while the ‘Vette was considered a sports car, the T-Bird was an… more»
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351 V8 Survivor: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The Torino (named after the Italian city Turin) joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Over time, it would replace the nameplate which had been in the Ford portfolio since the 1950s. In 1972, you… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car movement was at its peak in popularity in 1970. After that, the detuning process would begin so that these cars could run on unleaded fuel and produce fewer emissions. The Chevelle SS 396 was still the… more»
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Only 32k Miles? 1968 Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated their mid-size cars to a redesign in 1968, including the Chevy Chevelle, then in its fifth year. This second-generation Malibu looks to be either a minimally used car at just 32,600 miles, or it’s been partially… more»
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Japanese Survivor: 1979 Plymouth Arrow Pickup
The Arrow was a Mitsubishi-built compact pickup that was sold by Plymouth dealers between 1979-81. In Japan, the truck was known initially as the Mitsubishi Forte and is still in production today, although the name and designs have changed… more»
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1 of 820: 1966 Dodge Power Wagon
The Dodge Power Wagon was a 4WD medium-duty truck produced in a variety of models from 1945-68. It was largely based on the company’s ¾ ton World War II military trucks and continued with few changes over time. The… more»
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Same Owner 24 Years: 1952 Willys Jeep Pickup
The Willys Jeep Truck enjoyed an 18-year production run from 1947-65. It was based on existing Willys vehicles, the Willys Jeep Station Wagon, and the Jeep CJ-2A, to help keep costs down. This 1952 edition, complete with primer grey… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1977 GMC Motorhome
As they say, “timing is everything,” and General Motors’ decision to get into the motorhome business was poorly timed. The GMC Motorhome was born in 1973, the same year that the OPEC oil embargo caused gasoline prices to spike…. more»
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Cheap Kit Car: 1975 Bradley GT
The Bradley GT was a kit car that was available in various levels of completeness, from just a fiberglass body all the to a fully assembled vehicle. It was dependent on the VW Beetle for its chassis, suspension, and… more»
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1971 Plymouth Road Runner 440
The Road Runner was developed by Plymouth as the budget-minded version of their upscale GTX performance car. After three successful years, the car was redesigned for 1971 using a more rounded “fuselage” look that was in sync with current… more»
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10 Vehicles Left! Kansas Car Collection
When you see a classic car collection up for sale, a common reason is that the owner or cheerleader has passed away. But, in this case, the seller is no longer in his prime and would like to see… more»
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Corvette Engine? 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe
The Tri Five Chevies continue to be popular 64 years after the last one was built. The ’57 model seems to get more nods from collectors given their more aggressive appearance over the ’55-56 versions. The 2-door Sport Coupe… more»
