Chevrolet sold over one million Impalas in 1965, a record never bested. The 1967 models were based on the same platform/design as the ‘65s and saw about 650,000 assemblies, which wasn’t too shabby on their merit. The seller has… more»
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350 V8 Survivor: 1970 Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet introduced the Caprice in 1965, an upscale version of the Impala. It would be immediately successful, and the first generation was around through 1970 (the same as the rest of the full-size lineup). The Caprice began as a… more»
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Restoration Redo Project: 1960 Ford Thunderbird
Purists were upset when Ford changed the concept of the 1955-57 Thunderbird from a 2-seater to a 4-seater in the personal luxury car market. That set the stage for a plethora of competitors to come forward in the 1960s… more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The LUV was a captive import built by Isuzu in Japan and sold through Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. from 1972 to 1981. The LUV name was an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle,” it competed against the imported Ford… more»
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Pink Project: 1973 Plymouth Cuda
In 1970, the Plymouth Barracuda was riding high with its best sales numbers in years based on a new platform. Less than five years later, it was gone, a victim of changing market conditions and demand. This 1973 edition… more»
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Stalled Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The Chevrolet Camaro closed out its first generation in style. Built from 1967 to 1969, the ’69 Camaros were the best-selling trio but had help due to a 15-month production cycle (Gen 2 Camaros were delayed in getting ready)…. more»
V8 “Ute” Project: 1964 Ford Ranchero
After three years as a full-size pickup, the Ford Ranchero was a compact “Ute” (utility vehicle) from 1960 to 1965. During that period, it was based on the successful Falcon, one of many cars that the Falcon would spawn… more»
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Real Deal Royal Bobcat: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac surprised itself in 1964 by selling 32,450 GTOs in its first outing (when the expectation was 5,000). Some of the rarest are the Royal Bobcats built by Royal Pontiac, a dealer in Royal Oak, Michigan. It was a… more»
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Running Project: 1963 Studebaker Cruiser
Studebaker was largely known for building and selling “sensible” automobiles in the 1950s and 1960s, though a few shining stars appeared throughout. Like the 1962-64 Gran Turismo and the 1963-64 Avanti. The Lark debuted in 1959 as a compact… more»
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1 of 1 Road Runner Clone: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Road Runner was in its third year in 1970. Though still popular, sales were off in anticipation of a redesign in 1971. Companion to the Road Runner was the Satellite, more of a family car with a… more»
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It’s 1965! Aurora Model Motoring Slot Car Set
In the 1960s, Aurora Plastics sold a boatload of model kits as part of their toy and hobby product lines. I had a few of them and wish I still did now. That included a series of model slot… more»
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Rare LS6 Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Throughout the second half of the 1960s, the Chevelle SS 396 was one of the hottest muscle cars in the mix. In 1970, the automobile got even bolder with the introduction of the 454 cubic inch V8 (hence, those… more»
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Dale Earnhardt Movie Car: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24 years since NASCAR icon Dale Earnhardt died on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. With seven championships and 76 wins at the circuit’s top level, Dale had scores of… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1966 Rambler Classic
From 1961 to 1966, the Classic was American Motor’s mid-range product, sandwiched between the American and Ambassador lines. Sill using the Rambler moniker in 1966, the Classic was akin to the Chevrolet Chevelle and Ford Fairlane. This station wagon,… more»
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4-Speed Wagon! 1964 Oldsmobile F85
In 1964, General Motors shifted some of its compacts to a mid-size platform. The move included Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile – with the latter fielding the F85 and Cutlass models. There were plenty of F85s on the road in… more»
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Low Mileage Convertible: 1968 Buick Skylark
For most of its extended time in Buick’s portfolio, the Skylark was a popular mid-size automobile. In 1968, buyers could choose from the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, Gran Sport (GS), and Sportwagon when shopping for an intermediate within the… more»
