In 1957, Ford introduced a new kind of pickup, one that was a modification to their 2-door station wagon to incorporate a truck bed in the back half. Sales of the Ranchero were strong enough for Chevrolet to follow… more»
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Garage Find: 1966 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
Going down the same path as the Pontiac GTO and the Oldsmobile 4-4-2, Chevrolet’s big-block entrant in the mid-size muscle car field was the Chevelle SS 396. Based on the Chevelle Malibu, the SS 396 became its own series… more»
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Big Block 4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
By 1966, the muscle car race was on and Chevrolet was right in the thick of things. One of its most popular offerings was the Chevelle SS 396, which was the intermediate Malibu with a big-block 396 cubic inch… more»
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No Tops, No Doors: Pair of Crosley Hotshots
Crosley was a small, independent manufacturer of subcompact cars, often called microcars. One of their more interesting products was the Hotshot, a doorless open roadster that was made from 1949-52. You could consider this the first post-war, American-made sportscar… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible + Parts Car
For 1964, the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans series would be promoted from compact to intermediate status and retain their individuality. The GTO would arrive mid-model year and kick the muscle car movement into high gear. From Montrose, Pennsylvania, this seller is… more»
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10k Miles And Original Paint! 1985 Oldsmobile 442
During the limited run of the Hurst/Olds in 1983-84 (remember the Lightning Rods Triple Shifter?), the Oldsmobile marketing gurus were looking for an encore. That led them to resurrect the 442 nameplate from the 1960s. The reborn 442 would… more»
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Factory Sunroof: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
For 1970, Plymouth introduced the Duster fastback, a sporty version of their Valiant compact. It was an immediate success and would spawn Dodge’s derivative of the car, the Demon (later called Dart Sport). If you wanted to save gas,… more»
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Original Plum Paint: 1973 AMC Javelin
AMC got into the pony car business in 1968 with the Javelin and would produce the car for seven years across two generations. The Javelin would spin off the two-seat AMX which was unlike other offerings in the ever-crowded… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1969 Ford Ranchero R-Code 428 CJ
The Ranchero had a lengthy run at Ford, from 1957-79. It was something of a “gentleman’s pickup” with the functionality of a truck but the comfort of an automobile. More than a half million of these vehicles were produced… more»
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Convertible Woodie: 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
Remember the movie Planes, Trains & Automobiles? One of these cars was in it. Also, one was part of a George Costanza running gag on Seinfeld. The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was a K-car derivative, and not only did they… more»
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Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing: 1965 Pontiac Tempest Custom
Given the popularity of the mid-1960s Pontiac GTO, the Tempest often gets overlooked in collector circles. Which is a shame because this survivor from 1965 is a beautiful example. Both cars shared the same platform (along with the LeMans)… more»
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Patina Paint Job: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevy Impala was always a top seller in the 1960s and would even set records, like topping one million units in 1965. The Super Sport was chosen by a lot of buyers, although it was more about appearance… more»
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Solid Survivor 302 V-8: 1975 Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco, an early competitor of the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout, is one of the first Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV). Launched in 1966, the vehicle would go largely unchanged through 1977 except for those mandated for… more»
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Oleg Cassini Edition: 1975 AMC Matador Brougham
Back in the 1970s, AMC hired famed fashion Oleg Cassini to help dress up its cars to attract a younger, hipper audience. AMC had already done this on the Hornet, Gremlin and Javelin and the Matador would be next…. more»
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Suicide Doors! 1952 Studebaker Commander
The year 1952 would be the 100th anniversary of when Studebaker built their first covered wagons. In just another 20 years, they would be the largest horse-drawn vehicle builder in the world. They began transitioning to the “new-fangled” automobile… more»
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Garage Find: Little Used 1965 Imperial Crown
The Imperial was Chrysler’s weapon in the luxury car segment dominated by Cadillac and Lincoln. While it once carried Chrysler badging, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955. It would continue in this manner until… more»
