Fifth-generation Chevy Nova’s (1975-79) were the last of the rear-wheel-drive models. They would continue to sell well even though the FWD Citation was coming soon to replace it (which was too bad). For 1976, the designation for the most… more»
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Frogeye Find: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
Back in 1958, the Austin-Healey Sprite was rolled out as a small, low-budget, British-made roadster. It earned the nickname “frogeye” in the UK for its headlights positioned on top of the hood, inboard of the front wings. In the… more»
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GTX Clone? 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite
The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale-trimmed muscle car between 1967-71 (compared to the Road Runner which was for the more budget-conscious). On the other hand, the Sport Satellite was the upscale family version of the Plymouth B-bodies that was targeted… more»
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Yard Find: 1969 AMC AMX
When AMC entered the pony car market, they had a two-prong approach. They rolled out the 4-seat Javelin in 1968 that was similar in concept to the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro. But they also had the new AMX,… more»
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Sub-Compact Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevy Chevette was the more conventional successor to the company’s troubled Vega sub-compact. It ran for 12 model years, spanning 1976-87, and would see production reach 2.8 million units in the process. The seller of this 1985 edition… more»
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Rolling Shell: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Sometimes buying a car requires a lot of vision. This is one of those times. The seller’s 1966 Mustang Fastback is a rolling shell that retains little of what it left the factory with. You could choose to start… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1972 Dodge Challenger
1972 would be the mid-way point in the brief life of the original Dodge Challenger. It debuted late in the “pony car” war that the Ford Mustang started. Sales were brisk at first but tapered off as a waning… more»
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454 V8 Hauler: 1979 GMC Caballero
The El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. GMC finally got their own version of the truck beginning in 1971 as the Sprint, with the name changed to Caballero in 1978. The latter is… more»
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Former Museum Find: 1956 Packard Four Hundred
Packard resurrected the Four Hundred (or 400) nameplate toward the end of its run as an automaker. For 1955, the name was assigned to the automaker’s senior 2-door hardtop. It would appear as gold anodized script on a band… more»
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409 Powered: 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
The Impala Super Sport would become a series of its own in 1964 as more and more folks were out to “see the USA in your Chevrolet.” This beautiful sport coupe has been treated to a full restoration from… more»
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Mafia Find: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
It’s always refreshing when you run across a vintage car that has an interesting story to go with it. But this car may have the best one yet! According to the seller, this 1960 Impala Sport Coupe was once… more»
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Big Bad Green: 1970 AMC AMX
Most car guys will remember Chrysler and its “High Impact” colors offered from 1969-73. But memories may get fuzzy when you mention American Motors’ “Big Bad” series of hues in 1969-70. They were just as flashy as Chrysler’s but… more»
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One Owner Mopar: 1972 Dodge Demon 340
When Plymouth introduced the Duster fastback in 1970, they had an instant hit on their hands, so it was no surprise that Dodge got a rebadged version called the Demon the next year. And you could have a Demon… more»
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Restomod Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 have been in the Automobile All-Star Hall of Fame (if there was such a thing) since almost the beginning. And none more so than the 2-door sport wagon, the Nomad. Decked out in Bel… more»
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Bubbletop 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The term “bubbletop” actually didn’t come about until 1962 when it was used by some to differentiate the Bel Air 2-door sport coupe’s roofline from the more formal roof on the Impala 2-door hardtop. But the terminology has since… more»
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Garage Find: 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Perhaps the first muscle car ever built, the Chrysler 300 letter series debuted in 1955. They would be assigned sequential alphabetical designations after the second year. For example, 1963 was the 300-J. However, a less powerful but equally impressive… more»
