In 1954, Studebaker and Packard joined forces in a merger designed to continue their relevance. It turned out not to be a match made in heaven and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. But in 1955, they maintained… more»
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Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1970, Chrysler offered two aerodynamically designed cars for action on NASCAR’s superspeedways. These were the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird. The latter was based on the mid-size Road Runner and used a unique front nose and… more»
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Stored 29 Years: 1962 Studebaker Lark
The merger between Studebaker and Packard did not go well in the mid-1950s, so the company needed a new product to help save it. And that came in the form of the Lark “compact” in 1959. Which helped boost… more»
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Stored 21 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The successful Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, adding to the engine compartment space to finally accommodate big-block engines. But competition had entered the market space, so Mustang sales would begin to taper off. This… more»
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67k Mile Stunner: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
In the late 1960s, Detroit wanted to make a name for itself in Trans Am racing (Sports Car Club of America). At the time, SCCA limited Trans Am engine displacement to 302 cubic inches, which prompted the Chevy Camaro… more»
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1 of 370: 1970 Dodge Super Bee Project
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. Both were budget-minded muscle cars, with the latter being more successful sales-wise. Super Bee production lasted just four years (1968 to 1971) though the nameplate would… more»
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Snowbird Project: 1956 Bentley S1
Like the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, the Bentley S1 was a luxurious car befitting the lifestyles of the rich and famous. So, it’s a shame to see one from 1956 languishing in a driveway, exposed to the elements including snow… more»
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Sold By Buick! 1972 Opel 1900
Who remembers that you could stroll into your local Buick dealership in the 1970s and buy a German-made Opel product? I do, and that’s because General Motors owned Opel at the time (and for almost 90 years in total)…. more»
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Still in the Barn: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Perceiving a market need between full-size Impala and compact Nova, Chevrolet introduced a mid-size car in 1964. That was the Chevelle, but it was not the first product of its type (Ford got there ahead with the downsized Fairlane… more»
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Mostly Solid Survivor: 1962 Studebaker Champ
The Champ was a light-duty pickup built and sold by Studebaker from 1960 to 1964. It competed with the likes of the Ford F-100 and Chevy C-10. Like the Avanti and Gran Turismo, the Champ was dropped in late… more»
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Owned 33 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Corvair was a radical departure for 1960s Chevrolet (and the U.S. auto industry, for that matter). It was a compact car, used an air-cooled engine, and said powerplant was located in the rear. It was successful at first,… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1967 Buick Skylark Project
The Buick Skylark began life as a luxury convertible in 1953 and 1954. In the early 1960s, it was the upscale version of the Special, a compact. By the middle of that decade, it had morphed into a mid-size… more»
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GTO Clone Candidate? 1966 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac launched the Tempest in 1961 as a compact car, along with the Olds F-85 and Buick Special. With the 1964 model year, all three products were promoted to mid-size status, joining the all-new Chevrolet Chevelle. The Tempest name… more»
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Daily Driver Needs TLC: 1960 Ford Country Sedan
For those unfamiliar with the Ford Country Sedan, it was the less glitzy version of the Country Squire station wagon. The Country Squire was noted for its wood-bodies or trim, while the Country Sedan was a simpler steel-bodied wagon… more»
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1 of 23: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT Project
The Cyclone was Mercury’s version of a mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Production numbers were never large compared to the competition. In 1971, a little more than 3,000 were built and nearly three-quarters were… more»
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State Patrol Pursuit Car: 1961 Plymouth Savoy
No car probably changed so much styling-wise from one year to the next as the 1961 full-size Plymouth. Gone were the tailfins that defined the 1950s and a rather bizarre grille with curved eyebrows was added in front. It’s… more»
