The original Nomad was a unique, 2-door sport wagon that Chevy built-in 1955-57 based on a 1954 Corvette show car. When the Chevrolets were redesigned for 1958, that concept was gone (due to low demand and high production costs)… more»
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Older Customization: 1975 Pontiac Catalina
The 1971-76 generation of full-size Pontiacs were some of the last of the really big cars at General Motors. The large B-bodied GM models would be downsized in 1977 to become more fuel-efficient as the automotive landscape had changed… more»
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1 of 19? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible
Dodge was the last major U.S. manufacturer to field a “pony car,” but that doesn’t mean they weren’t busy hustling muscle cars. The late 1960s kept them occupied with hot versions of the Charger, Coronet, and Super Bee. The… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
American Motors’ Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were all-new for 1963 and were considered good enough to win Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award that year. 24 months later, the same basic car got a heavy facelift yet continued… more»
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Carport Find: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Nova (aka Chevy II) was one of Chevy’s most popular cars in the 1960s and 1970s. 1973 models would give the nameplate its second-highest production year-to-date since its launch a dozen years earlier. The SS (or Super Sport)… more»
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No Reserve Runner: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
The 1970s Dart Swinger was the hardtop version of Dodge’s popular compact car. It wasn’t quite as sporty as the Demon (later called Dart Sport) which was offered as a fastback. But quite attractive compared to cars like the… more»
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Stored 34 Years: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
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»
