The third generation (aka C3) of the Chevrolet Corvette was born in 1968, patterned after a Mako Shark. It proved popular enough to stick around through 1982 before the next redesign. The 1973 versions are noted for being the… more»
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Senior-Owned Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle would be a sales success for many years to come. The redesign from 1968 to 1972 was especially popular, which included the seller’s Malibu 4-door sedan. It was owned by two… more»
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Driveway Find: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Chevrolet treated the Camaro to a second design (third overall) in 1982, and the car picked up sales momentum. In fact, the little-changed 1984 editions set a sales record at more than 261,000 copies. The seller has a weather-worn… more»
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Q-Code 351 V8 Project: 1972 Ford Torino
Ford redesigned the mid-size Torino in 1972, and the Fairlane nameplate had already become just a memory (in 1971). This design would hold through 1976, after which the cars were rebranded as LTD IIs. The seller has owned this… more»
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‘Cuda 340 Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda looks to have gone through an extensive restoration. And a conversion in the process. No longer is it the Gran Coupe with a 318 cubic inch V8 as the VIN indicates. It’s been detailed as… more»
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Rally Sport, Too! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
Chevrolet treated the Camaro to its first redesign in 1970, and came up with styling that would last for 12 years. The car made it to the scene a bit late (February 1970 rather than September 1969), yet still… more»
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426 Wedge: Restored 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
In 1963, Plymouth offered a limited number of its B-body cars with the Super Stock Package. That included a 425 hp, 426 cubic inch “Wedge” V8. In essence, these were factory race cars, and estimates are that no more… more»
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Turnpike Cruiser V8: 1957 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a full-size Mercury from 1955 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1968. During these years, it was usually the mid-range model positioned above the Monterey. The seller’s 1957 Montclair has been with the same owner… more»
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22k-Mile Bird: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner, a budget-minded (at first) muscle car, was in its third year in 1970. Styling updates were made to differentiate it from the first two successful years. That’s when the seller’s car was built, and it’s mostly… more»
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Desert Roller: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
Ford’s Mustang got its first restyle in 1967, so the 1968 models were mostly unchanged. The easiest way to tell a ’68 from a ’67 is the addition of side marker lights on the former. The 289 cubic inch… more»
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Bring a Forklift! 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda got a whole new lease on life in 1970. That included the ‘Cuda 340, which was the small-block performance edition of the “pony” car. This rusty example has been picked clean and partially cut up and… more»
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429 V8 4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Drop-Top
The Fairlane was part of the Ford ensemble from 1955 to 1970. From 1962 forward, it was a mid-size car and gained stacked headlights in 1966 to match the bigger Ford. The seller’s ’66 Fairlane is a GTA, meaning… more»
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Desert Find: 1962 Rambler American Rag-top
In the late 1950s, U.S. automakers began to notice that buyers didn’t always want land yachts as their primary mode of transportation. Hence, the Volkswagen Beetle’s growing popularity took shape. American Motors dusted off the Nash Rambler from the… more»
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Parting Out Soon: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang created quite a stir when it was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in April of 1964. But it wasn’t until that Fall when the 1965 model year officially began that the fastback joined the… more»
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Grandpa Car: 1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan
The Galaxie was added to the Ford lineup in 1959 as a step up from the Fairlane. Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie competed head-to-head with Chevrolet’s Impala. For the generation produced from 1960 to 1964,… more»
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Side-Loading: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside
In 1960, Chevrolet introduced its first compact car, the Corvair. It differed from the rest of the pack by its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The line-up was soon expanded to include the Corvair 95, which marketed two versions of a… more»
