I know the inner workings of the Chevrolet Biscayne well because I used to borrow my grandfather’s pea-soup green 1962 example (very similar to the six-cylinder 12,000-mile car posted here recently). I once experienced a no-brakes situation in it… more»
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Mostly Complete: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Poor initial sales almost prompted Chevrolet to discontinue Corvette production at the end of 1955. However, the company’s decision to persist paid dividends, with the Corvette remaining a constant in showrooms ever since. This 1954 Corvette is a stalled… more»
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Guards Red 5-Speed: 1985 Porsche 928
There’s something I have learned in recent years about having a mechanic work on your car: the closer it is to running, driving condition – like the kind where you can drive it every day at a moment’s notice… more»
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Man Cave Find: 1980 Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 has all the hallmarks of a collector-grade automobile, but it is still available at a relatively modest price. Limited production, a V8 stuffed in a small car, and legitimate British pedigree make it the kind of… more»
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400-Powered: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
Finding the ideal classic can be challenging, but this 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible could be a contender for those seeking a vehicle combining stunning looks with plenty of power. Its Triple-Black paint and trim combination will win many admirers,… more»
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70k Mile: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
If your classic leanings are more towards luxury than outright performance, you may find this 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible rather interesting. It would undoubtedly benefit from a cosmetic restoration, but it is a rock-solid project candidate that runs and… more»
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Cheap 350: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Although some people may immediately dismiss this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu because they believe that it has too many doors, it is a project candidate worth a closer look. It has sat for a few years and will require… more»
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Last Year Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long and healthy run from 1962 to 1979. The compact was still popular at the end of the ‘70s, but it was scheduled to be replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. The engineering… more»
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Rocket Power: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Oldsmobile offered the 88 Series (aka Eight-Eight) between 1949 and 1999 with a host of surnames. The Dynamic 88 arrived in 1958 as the entry-level model, which stuck around until 1968 when it was rebranded as the Delta 88…. more»
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Not a Speck of Rust: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford saw a slight uptick in sales of its full-size cars in 1968. Perhaps that was due to smooth styling that dropped the stacked headlights after three years. The platform was the same as before, and the engine lineup… more»
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Fun Orphan: 1963 Studebaker Lark Daytona Convertible
Studebaker was striving to survive in the 1960s, teetering despite the Lark’s success just a few years before. To juice sales, it introduced the “Daytona” variant of the Lark, with bucket seats, a console, and special trim. But the… more»
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700 Combined MPG! 14 Geo Metro Compound
When Geo set out to deliver a car that offered a high level of practicality, they weren’t fooling around, with the early Metros achieving an EPA-estimated 50 or more MPG on the highway. While these were indeed fuel-efficient, they… more»
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Way Over Market?: 1974 Pinto Hatchback
“But it looks so cute sitting in that garage,” is a declaration you might make after seeing the ad for this 1974 Ford Pinto hatchback. Go ahead. Try measuring your own reaction by looking at the ad here on… more»
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Buried in the Barn: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
The height of the muscle car market was probably 1969. That’s when Plymouth produced the greatest number of Road Runners at more than 84,000 copies. Just three years later, in 1972, fewer than 7,000 units left the assembly line…. more»
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1 of 566: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Indy 500 Pace Car
When the 1973 Eldorado was selected to lead the 57th running of the Indianapolis 500, more than four decades had passed since a Cadillac had last served in that capacity, and choosing such a heavy land yacht with front-wheel… more»
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No Reserve RHD Diesel: 1980 Land Rover Defender 90
Over the last few months, I’ve become enthralled with the world of Land Rovers. It’s a wonderful community of people who, for the most part, truly use these vehicles as intended. The modern ones that are more or less… more»
