The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact car, on the U.S. market from 1971 to 1980 (along with Mercury’s mini-me, the Bobcat, for half that time). It was ordinary in terms of its engineering with rear-wheel-drive. More than three million… more»
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1 of 2,434: 1959 Chrysler New Yorker Project
When the Chrysler New Yorker retired in 1996, it was the longest-running U.S. nameplate at the time. It was Chrysler’s most prestigious product (excluding the Imperial often sold without Chrysler badging). The seller’s 1959 edition is from the company’s… more»
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The Other Vista Cruiser: 1965 Buick Sport Wagon
In some circles, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is a classic station wagon because of its raised roof and unique skylights. It was built between 1964 and 1972 on a mid-size platform. However, Buick sold the same type of period… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
The Aurora was a 4-door, V8-powered luxury car produced by Oldsmobile from 1995 to 2003. It was on par with the Buick Riviera using the G-platform developed by Cadillac. The seller’s 1999 looks to be a very nice first-generation… more»
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Four-Door Roller: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955 model year was a big one for Chevrolet. They would create a three-year run of cars that would later become known as the “Tri-Fives” and sell nearly five million copies. Also, they introduced a new V8 engine,… more»
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Crinkled Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived in 1970 and offered a variety of performance engines. But after 1971, the 383, 440, and 426 Hemi V8s were gone, leaving the 340 small block as the sole hot rod. This 1972 Challenger was… more»
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Single-Owner Workhorse: 1972 Ford F-100
Ford’s F-Series of light-duty trucks arrived in 1948, becoming the most successful pick-up ever. After 77 years, they still outsell the competition, and the F-150 has often been tops in annual sales even over automobiles. This 1972 edition is… more»
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46k-Miles: One-Family I-6 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Not all buyers shopping for a new Chevy Camaro in 1969 were looking for a muscle car. About 14% of them (or 1 in 7) were equipped with an inline-six engine rather than a V8. The seller’s car is… more»
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SS Clone Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova was popular enough to sell well between 1968 and 1972 with few annual cosmetic changes. This 1972 edition sports some updates, including a 5-speed manual transmission and SS badging. However, the seller-provided VIN decodes as having… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala
General Motors celebrated its 50th year in the car business in 1958. Each division introduced a special model and – in Chevrolet’s case it was the Impala. Things began with a Bel Air front clip, but from there back… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1995 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s Thunderbird was in the mix from 1955 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2005. It began as a 2-seater and ended as one, with seating for a least four in between. The seller’s nice survivor is from… more»
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Nicest One Left? 2005 Nissan Sentra S
Let’s face it, the Nissan Sentra is not going to become a sought-after collectible. Unlike a ’65 Ford Mustang or a ’57 Chevy Nomad, it will simply be an inexpensive means of transportation. However, this 2005 could be an… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1970 Pontiac Ventura 400
Launched in 1960, the Ventura was a trim option on the popular Catalina. In 1971, the Ventura nameplate was transferred to Pontiac’s version of the Nova compact. This beautiful 1970 edition is a one-owner car with 68,000 miles and… more»
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Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»
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389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»
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41k-Mile Big Car Survivor: 1972 Buick Centurion
The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in Buick’s full-size line-up in 1971. It was the sportier version, slotted between the LeSabre and Electra and was offered through 1973. This example from 1972 looks like a solid survivor and sports Buick’s… more»
