The 1964 model year was a big one for General Motors. Four mid-size muscle cars would be born, including the 4-4-2 over at Oldsmobile, a performance extension of the Cutlass. In 1968, the 4-4-2 became a separate series as… more»
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1 of 90 4-Door Sedans: 1990 Avanti
The Avanti II was the successor to the Studebaker Avanti, which fell victim to the company’s poor finances after barely two model years (1963 and 1964). The car was revived in 1965 by a pair of Studebaker dealers who… more»
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Restomod V8 Wagon? 1964 Dodge Dart 270
While the Dodge Dart was born as a full-size car in 1960, it shifted to a compact platform in 1963. The 1961-62 Dodge Lancer compact wasn’t all that successful (and was strange looking), so perhaps Dodge wanted to use… more»
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1 of 500: 1955 Packard Caribbean
Packard made magnificent automobiles at one time. But their image was such that the cars were stodgy and built for old people. So, they created a “halo” car in 1953 to help change the image, the Caribbean. It was… more»
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Triple Black Beauty: 1973 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury nameplate dominated the Plymouth full-size lineup. And they played musical chairs with the sub-names. Such was the Fury Gran Coupe, which replaced the Fury Sport, and later it would become the Gran… more»
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Grandma’s Cheap Wheels: 1998 Ford Taurus SE
The Taurus was Ford’s mid or full-size family car from 1985 to 2019. For the period between 1996 and 1999, the automobile had unusual styling that corresponded with the Ford “Blue Oval” logo. Oval was the theme, and you… more»
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Worth Saving? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
If you are in the market for a 1957 Chevrolet, the Bel Air convertible is perhaps the most desirable, other than the Nomad Sport Wagon. The original supply was good (48,000 units), and the survival rate is better than… more»
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Loads of Patina! 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as Pontiac’s personal luxury car with a performance twist. The third generation arrived in 1969 and was a great looking automobile (IMO until they cut back to single headlights in 1971). This 1970… more»
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Single Family Drop-Top: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Until 1957, the Star Chief was a top-line Pontiac automobile. That’s when the Bonneville was introduced as a limited production convertible with fuel injection. Because that was an expensive car, buyers were few at 630 copies. But you could… more»
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Basic Wheels: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova enjoyed a long run on its rear-wheel-drive platform. From 1962 to 1979, it was probably the best-selling compact car of its era. This 1978 edition may have things that will turn off some buyers, such as… more»
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Pole Barn Find: 1969 Ford Torino Super Cobra Jet
Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 and introduced the Torino nameplate as top-dog. In 1969, if you were looking for all-out performance, you opted for a Torino Cobra and went for the R-code Super Cobra Jet engine (428… more»
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Pair of 1976-75 Cadillac Eldorado Convertibles
The curtain was closing (at least temporarily) for most convertibles in the mid-1970s. Except for Cadillac, the last of General Motors’ drop-tops (except Corvette) were built in 1975. The Caddy Eldorado got a reprieve for another year, and sales… more»
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Cool Old Sled! 1960 Buick LeSabre Post-Coupe
In 1959, the LeSabre joined Buick’s ranks as its entry-level, full-size automobile. And it remained a Buick fixture until 2005. These big cars were all-new in 1959, yet changes to the 1960 models were quite visible as the slanted… more»
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Running Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The first-generation of the Chevy Corvair wrapped up in 1964. And it was the best so far with a larger engine (up from 145 to 164 cubic inches) and changes to the suspension that should have pleased Ralph Nader…. more»
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GTO-Inspired Restoration: 1966 Pontiac Tempest
The Pontiac Tempest shifted from “senior” compact to intermediate in 1964. And gave birth to the GTO muscle car that same year. This 1966 Tempest is a beautiful restoration that resembles a GTO in many ways but makes no… more»
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Flower Car Conversion: 1956 Ford Crown Victoria
If you’re a fan of those “I’ve never seen one of these” kinds of cars, this 1956 Ford may interest you. It was converted into a flower car for use with serving the needs of the dearly departed. We… more»
