Oldsmobile engineers had been experimenting with front-wheel drive since 1958, originally intending to introduce it on a smaller, less expensive car, possibly the F-85. But the technology was costly to develop, and management decided it made more sense in… more»
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Honest Truck: 1979 Jeep J-10 Pickup
It’s easy to forget that Jeep spent 40 years in the full-size pickup business. Always in the shadow of Detroit’s Big Three, Jeep consistently offered a full-size truck from 1947 through 1987. This project 1979 J-10 is listed for… more»
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Rocket-Powered Luxury: 1963 Oldsmobile 98
First introduced in 1941, the flagship of the Oldsmobile lineup was the Ninety-Eight, the “9” representing Oldsmobile’s larger Series 90 body and the “8” its straight-eight-cylinder engine. By 1963, the car had evolved considerably, but it remained Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line… more»
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Faded Glory: 1988 Camaro IROC-Z
The International Race of Champions (IROC) was a racing series that brought together top drivers from different motorsports, put them in identical cars, and then waved the green flag to determine who was the best behind the wheel. This… more»
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Book ’Em, Hutch! 1976 Ford Granada Tribute
The Ford Granada, introduced in 1975, was Ford’s response to the European invasion: a smaller car with optional upscale appointments and styling that Ford famously suggested could be mistaken for a Mercedes-Benz 280 costing twice as much. The first… more»
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High Output Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
In 1967, General Motors finally unleashed its Ford Mustang competitors, the Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Camaro. Pontiac sold 82,500 Firebirds that first year, less than half the nearly 221,000 Camaros, despite comparable starting prices. Chevrolet was still a sales… more»
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Bargain Basement 1958 Mercedes 190SL?
This Mercedes listed on Craigslist near Tyler, Texas, could be a great deal for someone. The seller is asking $15,000 for it, it was his grandfather’s car, who apparently cherished and babied it. The seller says he has no use for… more»
