When they entered the new compact car market in 1960, Chevrolet decided to be different. Rather than offer a shrunken version of their full-size cars, they went another route. Enter the Corvair with its air-cooled, rear-mounted, flat engine and… more»
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Hiding Since 1984: 1925 Ford Model T
The Ford Model T, built between 1909-27, is one of the world’s most-produced cars of all time. In no less than 17 body styles or editions at one time or another, 14.7 million of the little machines were built… more»
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SS 396 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevelle was born as a mid-size car in 1964 and would continue as a nameplate across three generations through 1977. Performance was part of Chevelle’s DNA from the beginning and the SS 396 would become a series of… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
The most interesting of the Tri Five Chevies (1955-57) is the Nomad, a 2-door “sport wagon” that was part of the Bel Air series. It had its own sheet metal from the windshield back and was one of two… more»
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Convertible Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
At one time, the American convertible was an automobile in demand, and its owner envied by others. But by the beginning of the 1970s, the drop-top was an afterthought and would be gone altogether at General Motors after 1976… more»
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Stored 30 Years! 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro would enjoy a 12-year run and account for nearly two million cars. The Camaro would see two big changes in ’75. First, because buyers had complained about rear visibility, the back window… more»
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1 of 347: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth’s Road Runner was the muscle car phenom of the late 1960s, giving buyers a lot of power in a budget package. Over time, the car would become less but sales would suffer as the market sector fell in… more»
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Barn And Yard Finds: Several Makes And Models
Six old cars and trucks have managed to find themselves on a piece of property in Battle Creek, Michigan. Half are lucky enough to be indoors, while the others are out in the brush. The seller would like to… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo’s
All of GM’s intermediates would be redesigned for 1978-80, including the Monte Carlo, Chevy’s personal luxury car. They would be 700 to 800 pounds lighter and 15 inches shorter to be more fuel-efficient. Yet, they would also be more… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri Five Chevies of 1955-57 have been some of the most collected and restored cars ever built. And there were plenty of them made to create a decent pool as production was nearly five million units. This ’57… more»
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Out of the Barn: 1963 Mercury Colony Park
The Colony Park was a full-size station wagon that was built by Mercury between 1957-91. It was distinguished by its simulated wood-grain paneling that harked back to the “woodies” of the 1950s. This ’63 Monterey Custom Colony Park looks… more»
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Fix or Restore? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
For nearly a decade (1949-58), the Chieftain served as Pontiac’s entry-level car. It would be one of GM’s first new post-war auto designs. For 1955-57, the Chieftain would share the same A-Body platform used by the Tri Five Chevies…. more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Ford Maverick
In 1969, Ford would reinvent the success they had nearly a decade earlier with the Falcon – launch a popular compact car. And just like the Mustang from five years before, the Maverick would be based on the Falcon’s… more»
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1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile 442
Olds got into the mid-size muscle car competition in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (also known as the 442). It would be a staple in the GM division’s line-up until 1980 and then returned for 1985-87 until they switched to… more»
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Everything Must Go! Variety of Cars in Kansas
When you see a group of cars offered for sale in various states of repair/disrepair, you must wonder how the collection came about. Especially when it seems the seller does not lean toward a specific make or production era…. more»
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440-Powered Driver: 1972 Dodge Charger
Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as something of an upscale, upsized pony car. Like its smaller brethren, it could be had from mild to wild in terms of performance and handling. By 1972, the car was in its… more»
