The Ford Ranchero began as a station wagon-based pickup in 1957. Then it had an identity crisis. From 1960 to 1965, it was a compact truck, and then from 1966 to 1979 it was a mid-size. The seller has… more»
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Post-War Project: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
Along with other U.S. automobile manufacturers, Chevrolet’s post-war models (1946 to 1948) were largely warmed-over pre-war products. Due to World War II, all U.S. auto production ceased in 1942 and didn’t return until 1946. The first redesign didn’t come… more»
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Triple-Deuce Restoration: 1957 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe
Oldsmobile celebrated its 60th anniversary in automobile production in 1957. One of its offerings was the Holiday Coupe, produced across all three series (88, Super 88, and 98). The seller has a beautifully restored and customized (lightly?) Holiday Coupe,… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1972 Dodge Challenger 340
The Dodge Challenger was the last new entry into the “pony car” movement. It was in production from 1970 to 1974 on the E-body platform shared with the Plymouth Barracuda. The performance model was dubbed “Rallye” beginning in 1972,… more»
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Finned Wonder: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite
Most automakers saw a big decline in sales in 1958 due to an economic recession. But DeSoto saw demand fall by 61%, and it dropped another 8% in 1959 when other car builders saw a rebound starting. So, by… more»
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Fallen Tree Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
For its third year in 1966, the Chevrolet Chevelle was treated to a styling update. The Malibu remained the top series and the only model offered as a convertible besides the SS 396. This ’66 Malibu drop-top has lived… more»
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Last Model Year: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport
The Dart Sport was the less controversial name for what began in 1971 as the Dodge Demon. After supposedly receiving pressure from the clergy, Dodge changed the name of the Plymouth Duster-derivative to Dart Sport from 1973 to 1976,… more»
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Bush Find Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Apache
The “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955 to 1957 were some of the best-selling new cars of their day and remain in demand today. The Bel Air was the top series, and the seller has a 1956 Sport Sedan (aka 4-door… more»
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3-On-The-Tree! 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville arrived in 1957 as a special edition convertible of the Pontiac Star Chief. It became a series of its own in 1958 (adding a hardtop), and the car expanded beyond two doors in 1959 and remained a… more»
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Baby Nash: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a 2-seat subcompact car designed by Nash Motor Co. just prior to its merger with Hudson to form American Motors. While conceived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it was produced in England by BMC/Austin. Titled as 1953 to… more»
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Rare L34 360HP: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Chevrolet replaced the famous 409 cubic-inch big-block V8 with the new 396 midway through the 1965 model year. A setup with 325 hp was standard with that engine in the 1965 Impala SS 396. As the seller’s car was… more»
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Weary Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova 305 V8
The venerable Chevrolet Nova, launched in 1962 as the Chevy II, was one of GM’s best sellers. It was redesigned for the fourth and final time in 1975, retaining its rear-wheel-drive platform. More than 334,000 copies were sold in… more»
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Plucked Chicken Wagon: 1962 Plymouth Fury
The 1962 model year was when Plymouth downsized its full-size cars due to a competitive miscue. The resulting styling earned the automobiles the nickname “plucked chickens” from its own designer, Virgil Exner. Sales were down as a result, and… more»
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33k-Mile Driver: 1983 AMC Concord DL
American Motors refreshed its lineup in 1978, replacing the Hornet with the compact Concord. While the styling was renewed, it was essentially the same car, with roots dating back to 1970, when the Hornet replaced the aging American. The… more»
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Bubbletop Project? 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet redesigned its automobiles for the second year in a row in 1959. Many believe it was a competitive move because of the success Chrysler had with its Forward Look designs of 1957. However, it was also thought to… more»
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Flying Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer DL Wagon
0 The AMC Pacer was a quirky compact introduced in 1975. Its odd styling earned it the nickname “Flying Fishbowl” (along with others) and more glass and passenger room than anything else in its class. A station wagon was… more»
