Ford introduced a 2-seat car in 1955, the Thunderbird. Unlike the other 2-seater over at Chevrolet (Corvette), the T-Bird was a personal luxury car (even though it was more powerful than the early ‘Vettes). This ’55 Thunderbird is said… more»
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Split-Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1963 model year was a big one for the Chevrolet Corvette. The car had finally been redesigned after 10 years on the original platform. The buying public liked what they saw, and sales increased by nearly 50%, thanks… more»
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Original Chevy V8: 1965 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker’s fortunes in the 1960s were always in question after the popular compact Lark saw its sales drop. That’s because a flood of competition entered the smaller-car U.S. market. But the end of the line came closer in 1964… more»
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Fastback Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang
The first generation of the Ford Mustang came in three body styles: a coupe, a convertible, and a fastback. The latter may be the most desirable today because of lower production numbers than the coupe and its even sportier… more»
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Pair of Projects: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawks
The first iteration of the Studebaker Hawk arrived in 1956, and no less than eight versions were around through 1964. The last edition (1962 to 1964) was the Gran Turismo Hawk, abbreviated to the GT Hawk, the most elegant… more»
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2nd Owner Project: 1977 Pontiac Astre Wagon
Needing a subcompact car to compete in that market, Pontiac introduced the Astre in the U.S. in 1975. It had already been sold in Canada since 1973. The good news/bad news for the Astre was that it was a… more»
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302 V8 Ragtop Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford executive Lee Iacocca was the Mustang’s biggest proponent, but probably not even Lee expected the ‘Stang to sell 1.3 million copies. And that was just during the car’s first 2 ½ years. In 1966, Ford assembled more than… more»
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318 4-Speed Project: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth had an instant hit on their hands when they introduced the Duster compact fastback in 1970. And they sold an ample number of Duster 340s, too, a small-block muscle car. This 1973 edition advertises itself as one, but… more»
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V-Code Roller: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee arrived in 1968 as Dodge’s answer to the Plymouth Road Runner. Based on the B-bodied Coronet, the Super Bee was less popular than the “Bird” and was cancelled after four model years. The first styling update… more»
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Drivetrain Surprise: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
From the 1959 to 1974 model years, the Galaxie was the mainstay of Ford’s full-size automobile line-up. The Galaxie 500 was at the top of the food chain until the LTD arrived in 1965. This 1962 Galaxie is a… more»
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33-Year Barn Find: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s mid-size muscle car market race was the 442 (aka 4-4-2). This acronym is usually considered to stand for “4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and 2-exhausts”. By the mid-1970s, the car was more about image… more»
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Including Tri-Power GTO: Potpourri of Pontiacs
The Pontiac GTO is widely credited for starting the mid-1960s mid-size muscle car movement. And sales of nearly 100,000 units in 1966 alone helped seal that reputation. The seller has a ’66 matching numbers Tri-Power GTO along with two… more»
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Bench Seat Project: 1967 Ford Mustang
The 1967-68 Ford Mustang was notable for at least two reasons: the hot pony car received its first styling refresh, and the engine compartment could now accommodate big block power. Aside from the addition of side marker lights, it… more»
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Mild Custom Touches: 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Chrysler Corp. made a strategic boo-boo in 1962 when it came to their full-sized Dodges and Plymouths. Operating on the supposed assumption that Chevrolet was downsizing the Impala, et al, cars like the Plymouth Belvedere now rode on a… more»
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Survivor Quality: 1972 AMC Hornet
By the end of the 1960s, the venerable Rambler American was about out of gas (its design dated to the 1950s). So American Motors somehow ponied up $40 million to design an all-new compact using a Hudson nameplate, the… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1976 Ford Maverick
Ford introduced the compact Maverick five years to the day after the Mustang. It was there to replace the aging Falcon, not create a new market niche. Over the course of eight years, nearly 2.1 million copies were sold,… more»
