By the mid-70s, the U.S. auto industry was looking at change. Indifferent build quality seemed to plaque many brands and the cost of fuel was spiraling upward, causing owners to change their buying habits. Yet, this didn’t seem to… more»
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250 V8 With Patina! 1959 Rambler Rebel Cross Country
American Motors seldom had reason to celebrate, but 1959 was one of those years when they could. Not only did they build more cars than at any other time in their history (386,400 units), but it was also the… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
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Cobra Jet Eliminator Clone: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
If the Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang, was the Cougar Mercury’s answer to the Pontiac Firebird? Not exactly. While the Cougar and Firebird were introduced at the same time for 1967, the Cougar had been in… more»
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Re-Assembly Required: 1954 Studebaker 3R Truck
In 1954, the 3R line of pick-ups replaced Studebaker’s 2R series that had been introduced after World War II. The most visible change for 1954 was they now had one-piece curved windshields rather than split panes as before. And… more»
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1 of 73: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
The Pantera was a mid-engine sports car produced by De Tomaso in Italy from 1971-92. They were available in the U.S. for about five years through a partnership with Ford. Most of the cars were powered by Ford’s 351… more»
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454 V8: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport
The popular Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966 and would continue to sell well. 72,000 of them were built that year followed by 63,000 more in 1967 before they were redesigned. Based on the… more»
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Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»
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Chevrolets, Fords and More! Private Muscle Car Collection
The owner of a private collection of muscle cars and other vehicles is beginning to downsize and has appointed a curator who is responsible for selling at least nine automobiles – with more to follow later. The cars are… more»
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19k Mile Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova would be its last as a rear-wheel drive compact. It began in 1962 as Chevrolet’s second entrant in that space (the first was the less conventional Corvair). Over the course of its… more»
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1 of 94: 1968 Dodge Super Bee 426 Hemi
The Super Bee came out in 1968 as Dodge’s first “budget” muscle car, like the Road Runner was for Plymouth. Raw power was the order of the day and top dog was the 426 Hemi engine. 125 of those… more»
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Same Family 40 Years: 1966 Ford LTD
In the mid-60s, Ford gambled that there was a void in the market for a luxurious medium-price car and created the Galaxie 500 LTD. The idea was a hit and soon copied by Chevrolet, AMC, Dodge and Plymouth. For… more»
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Field Of Project Cars: 1940s To 1970s
Located near Bakersfield, California is a field of automobiles that the seller describes as a collection of project cars. Some are in better condition than others and some would likely best serve as donors for other projects. Twenty vehicles… more»
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Field Find: 1964 Volvo 1800S Coupe
Whenever I think of these cars, a British TV spy show from the 1960s comes to mind. Roger Moore tooled around in one of these beauties as Simon Templar in The Saint. The P1800S would enjoy a long run… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan
In the years following World War II, U.S. automakers largely used rehashed versions of the cars they sold before the war. Chevrolet was no exception, as the platform used in 1948 was the same one used in 1941. The… more»
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400 V8 Tri-Power! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom
In the pecking order at Pontiac for 1957, the Star Chief Custom was almost top dog. Entry level was the Chieftain, then the Super Chief, followed by the Star Chief, and then the Star Chief Custom. That only left… more»
