I’ve been rereading Cadillac: Standard of Excellence again, and it only goes up to 1980, so the bustleback Seville is the last “new” model shown. That was just before the Cimarron was introduced. I wish there was a 1981… more»
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Sprint Engine Swap: 1971 Triumph 1500
While this car is advertised as a Triumph Dolomite, it was built using a completely different car – the economy-minded, front-wheel drive 1500. The body cues are similar, but the Dolomite was a rear-wheel drive dynamo, especially the “Sprint”… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth hit a home run in the muscle car marketplace when it introduced the Road Runner in 1968, offering a sporty car with a big block as standard equipment, yet still affordable enough in base form to be within… more»
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No Reserve Roadster: 1973 Triumph TR6
For many years, the British roadster was the quintessential sports car. While a Mustang was the muscle car of choice for many, the variety of open-top sports models from Great Britain were the car of choice if you wanted… more»
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Full Classic for $27K: 1937 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan
As we continue to see prices for prewar automobiles plummet, insult is added to injury when yet another rare car emerges after decades in hiding. Cars that once would have had enthusiasts fighting for a chance at now garner… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 can rightly wear the survivor label. From its original paint to its numbers-matching V8, it is a well-preserved classic that presents nicely. There is scope for the buyer to make some cosmetic updates… more»
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Buried in Blue: 1965 Ford Mustang
Open the doors to this barn in Bushnell, Illinois, and what will you find? A 1965 Ford Mustang with a six-cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. It was a common sight back in the day, as hundreds of… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
Some sellers describe their classics as restored, but close inspection reveals enough changes that they could best be described as refurbished. There are no such dangers with this 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge. The seller followed a faithful path during… more»
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Tuned-Up Drop-Top: 1970 Pontiac GTO
You only had to check out the Pontiac GTO’s production numbers to see that the muscle car market was shrinking by 1970. Sales were down by roughly half from 1969, and they were nothing like the heyday in 1966… more»
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26K Mile Z Car: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary
While we tend to be impressed by owners of supercars and restomods these days, it seems the previous version of peacocking in the car world was to buy a special edition model and put it on ice for a… more»
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Build It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
When you think of projects, you probably envision a mostly complete vintage car that needs a lot of work. That description does not cover the seller’s 1973 Chevrolet Nova coupe, which is largely a body sitting on a cart…. more»
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Fantastic Convertible Project? 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
So, what’s under the tarp, you ask? Well, logically, it’s the trashed folding top for this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain convertible, but I think full visual disclosure would be better. Regardless, this is a neat find, a car that doesn’t… more»
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Mexican Carry-All: 1976 Ford B100
Now this is something we don’t see every day: a Mexican market Ford B100, basically a 3-door Bronco that the U.S. never got. However, this truck is a touch rarer owing to its deletion of the unusual third door… more»
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Golden Olive Colonnade: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Made for only three model years, 1973, 1974, and 1975, the first-generation Pontiac Grand Am is a car that we (or I) rarely see in person anymore. It probably has Pontiac’s most unique grille configuration and is my personal… more»
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World’s Finest? 1969 Plymouth GTX
The Plymouth GTX was an upscale mid-size muscle car sold as a separate series from 1967 to 1971. It was the big brother to the budget Road Runner that arrived in 1968. Like the Dodge Charger and Coronet R/Ts,… more»
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A Bargain? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Clone
Clones versus originals. A subject much debated by car folks! This 1969 Plymouth Satellite has been converted with some Road Runner parts into a cosmetic clone of one, and it’s even been given some improvements over the original. This… more»
