For most of the 1980s, the Plymouth Gran Fury (and its badge-equivalent, the Dodge Diplomat) was often seen in police or taxi garb. That’s because they were reasonably sized cars that were inexpensive to buy and still available with… more»
Rebuilt V8, Daily Driver: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced the Ranchero, a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. Not to be outdone, Chevrolet rolled out a similar product in 1959, the El Camino. After two years, Chevy took a breather but brought the… more»
Restored Black Widow Tribute: 1957 Chevrolet 150
In 1957, the Automobile Manufacturers Association (including Chevrolet) banned factory-sponsored after a nasty crash in the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans left 80 people (including spectators) dead. To get around the ban, a former race engineer started a… more»
Studebaker Déjà Vu: 1983 Avanti II
The Studebaker Avanti is one of those rare cars where production of a tribute continued after the company quit building automobiles. In fact, the Avanti II would last for more than 40 years while the original was only produced… more»
Concept Or Custom? 1974 AMC Gremlin Convertible
American Motors rolled out the Gremlin in 1970 as a counterattack to the onslaught of small imports. And the new subcompacts from Chevy and Ford. It was based on the Hornet compact with 12 inches removed from the wheelbase… more»
Former Patrol Car: 1958 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was often the “bread and butter” car in the Studebaker lineup and was in production from 1939 to 1958. In later years, it played second fiddle to the better-equipped Commander and President models. This 1958 Champion looks… more»
Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles
This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»
Fresh Paint! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Xtreme”
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was the company’s and industry’s best-selling nameplate on more than one occasion in the 1970s and 1980s. This sweet example from 1976 has the Cutlass Supreme body but Cutlass S badging on the fenders. And an… more»
Rebuilt Original 340 V8: 1972 Dodge Challenger
Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»