The Torino nameplate debuted in 1968 as the top level of the mid-size Ford Fairlane lineup. By 1971, it was the primary torchbearer and the Fairlane name disappeared into the history books. The GT was the sporty model, available… more»
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1 of 1600? 1980 Saab 99 GLi Survivor
The Saab 99 was an upgrade in size and performance from the 96 before it and was in production from 1968 to 1984. Saabs were known for their build quality, though the Swedish company discontinued assembling automobiles after 2016…. more»
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351 V8: 1970 Mercury Cougar Mystery
By 1967, FOMOCO had two entries in the new “pony car” market, the Ford Mustang which started the craze, and the Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a little larger and better equipped than your average Mustang, so it was… more»
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Woodie Drop-Top: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was based on the company’s new K-Car platform. And the lineup included a convertible, the first U.S. production drop-top since the Cadillac Eldorado in 1976. A special “woodie” version called the Town & Country was… more»
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Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The third generation of the Ford Thunderbird was in production from 1961 to 1963. They seemed to run in three-year cycles (1955-57, 1958-60, 1961-63, 1964-66). Personal luxury cars were still evolving with competitors like Buick joining the field in… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1960 Chevrolet Corvair 700
Chevrolet entered the compact car market in 1960 in an unconventional way (for U.S. automakers at the time). The new Corvair had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine along the same lines as that of the VW Beetle which was beginning… more»
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Rare Acapulco Edition? 1974 Volkswagen Thing
The VW Thing (technically the Type 181) was a military-style vehicle that most closely resembled the Jeep. But it was a rear-wheel drive “fun-mobile” that used the same rear-mounted engine as the VW Beetle. They were only sold in… more»
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Buried Alive! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was a popular muscle car in the late 1960s. Conceived to be a more budget-conscious entry, it debuted in 1968 with sales peaking in 1969. The 1970 edition was the last of the first generation… more»
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Turbo-Jet Surprise! 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
The muscle car movement of the mid-1960s was largely focused on mid-size automobiles like the Chevelle SS 396 and the Pontiac GTO. But a sleeper in the group was the new Chevy Caprice which could be ordered with a… more»
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One-Owner Muscle Project: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The dynamics of the muscle car market changed from the 1960s to the 1970s. To gauge the impact all you have to look at Plymouth Road Runner sales. From a peak of 82,300 units in 1969, output fell to… more»
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V8 Drop-Top Project: 1980 Triumph TR8
Triumph launched the new TR7 in 1975 as “the shape of things to come” due to its wedge-shaped body. Less known today is the TR8, a V8 version using a Buick-derived engine from Rover. It was in production for… more»
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Top-Down Performer: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling automobiles from 1964 to 1977 (rebranded as the Malibu in 1978, the series’ previous most successful model). The second generation wound down production in 1972, including the seller’s car which was one… more»
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Iron Duke Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was a sporty subcompact developed from the H-body platform that originated with the Vega. Produced from 1975 to 1980, it spawned carbon copies at Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile, and two body styles were offered, coupes and… more»
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The “Big” Goggomobil: 1959 Glas Isard T700
The Goggomobil was a microcar built in West Germany between 1955 and 1969. The cars were joined later by the T600 and T700 models which were thought of as “big Goggomobils” with dimensions more like what we would think… more»
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Drop-Top Runs Needs TLC: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
The Fox Body era of the Ford Mustang was one of the pony car’s best in terms of sales. More than 2.6 million coupes, hatchbacks, and convertibles were built over this run which lasted from 1979 to 1993. The… more»
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Reversible Seats: 1956 Packard Caribbean
UPDATE 11/04/2024: We’re no strangers to owners who try repeatedly to sell their beloved classic, as demonstrated by this 1956 Packard Caribbean. We last saw it in April on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $45,000. Wind the… more»
