Hudson Motor Car Co. built the Essex as its lowest-priced car in the 1920s. But its sales fell way off along with most U.S. auto production when the Great Depression arrived. Yet, Hudson took the bold move of introducing… more»
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B-Body Beauty: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
Beginning in 1965, the Satellite became the upscale version of Plymouth’s mid-size car, the Belvedere. As was the case with all of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates, a rework in 1971 gave the cars “fuselage” styling along the lines of the… more»
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Early Rat Rod: 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan
Crosleys are tempting palettes for customization. They don’t cost a lot, and they’re tiny – so creating a new vision won’t break your back. Over sixty years ago, someone had the same thought about this 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan,… more»
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DIY Pickup: 1951 Kaiser “El Camino”
At first glance, this Kaiser looks like it may have once been a Manhattan sedan. But that nameplate didn’t move over from sister company Frazer until 1952. So, this 1951 Kaiser probably started life as a Special or Deluxe… more»
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Investment Grade: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
It’s incredible how some cars make such an indelible first impression that you never forget them. I vividly recall seeing my first ’69 Mustang Boss 302 in Red, my first Triumph TR6 in Maroon, and my first Dodge Viper… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1983 Chrysler LeBaron
“It starts with great looks and goes on to make great sense”, so says a period brochure for the newish, small, front-drive LeBaron. Based on Chrysler’s K-Car chassis, they were nice cars for the time, given what was available… more»
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390 V8/3-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
The Ford Galaxie 500 was born in 1959, an upgrade to the Fairlane series and likely in response to the Chevrolet Impala. Until 1965 when the LTD debuted, it was Ford’s nicest senior car, and the nameplate would survive… more»
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12k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 1970s was an era populated with a lot of U.S.-produced automobiles that were often non-descript and not built for longevity. One exception today might be the 1973-77 Chevy Monte Carlo, which sold quite well at a time when… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
The seller indicates that this 1971 Pontiac LeMans was ordered new for their grandmother. She used it regularly until parking it when she hung up her driving gloves. It has sat in their uncle’s garage for years, but the… more»
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1972 Dodge W200 3/4-Ton Crew Cab Utiline 4×4
Looking like a former Air Force truck, this 1972 Dodge W200 3/4-ton Crew Cab Utiline 4×4 is a body style that we don’t see a lot of here. Maybe with two fewer doors or a regular Sweptline box, but… more»
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Estate Find: 1924 Ford Model T
Although I don’t tend to make bold or rash statements, I am willing to say there will never be another car that will have the impact of the Ford Model T. At the height of its production, more than… more»
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U Build It: 1928 Ford Model A Project
Hey Daddy-O, Kool Kat, Go-Went-Gone, and any number of other dated terms could be used in appropriately labeling this 1928 Ford Model A hot rod. It appears to be a long-stalled project but for how long is not stated…. more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
The ’72 Chevy Corvettes were largely indistinguishable from the ones from a year earlier. Most of the changes were under the hood, where engine selections and horsepower were reduced due to tightening emissions controls. This example apparently was a… more»
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Police Edition: 1976 Chrysler Valiant Charger 770
It is common for law enforcement agencies to fight fire with fire when choosing vehicles for pursuit purposes, and the situation was no different in Australia than in other countries. During the early 1970s, they preferred the Ford Falcon… more»
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27k Miles: 1992 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
The Cadillac De Ville series dominated the luxury car landscape for the back half of the 20th Century, in production from 1949 to 2005. And within those ranks, the Coupe De Ville was equally popular, including this sixth-generation beauty… more»
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440 Six-Pack: 1974 Jensen Interceptor
Most classic cars have a distinctive visual feature, and when we see this enormous curving rear window, there’s no doubt we’re looking at a Jensen Interceptor. However, this 1974 model is no ordinary classic. Its original owner was a… more»
