The Monte Carlo went through several generations from 1970 through 2007 and it always stayed true to at least one of its big ideas: being a two-door personal luxury car. Some generations were pretty successful, and then there were… more»
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American In Canada: 1981 Chrysler New Yorker
It took me ten years to find my 1981 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue Edition. My criteria was minimal rust, good running condition, most options working, original paint, and affordable. No easy feat to find all that in one… more»
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Feeling Fancy: 1966 Jeep Tuxedo Park Mark IV
If a Jeep Tuxedo Park isn’t enough of an eye-opener for you, how about a Jeep Tuxedo Park with just 2,965 original miles? Apparently this garage-kept CJ5A Tuxedo Park was all dressed up with nowhere to go; it seems… more»
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Marketing Genius: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Be honest, I bet you can’t think the words ‘Chrysler Cordoba’ without doing it in Ricardo Montalban’s accent? Or say ‘rich Corinthian leather’ without giving it a Spanish flair? And that is the power of advertising. Dodge couldn’t give… more»
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Tough Competition: 1984 Honda Accord Coupe
If you were an American automobile executive in 1984, you were getting pretty used to competing against automakers from the Land of the Rising Sun. The Japanese were taking more and more market share every year, due in no… more»
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The Flying Nun: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 TI
I wonder how many times the original owner had to go to confession after tearing it up in this Alfa Romeo Giulia? It might have been more than a few—she was a nun, after all! Could you be tempted… more»
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Might Not Break The Bank: 1977 Fiat 124
I’m obviously missing my recently departed convertible. Given the opportunity to pen a column about an amazing Challenger, or a killer Macho Trans Am – why would I choose to present a little, dusty red 1977 Fiat 124 Spider?… more»
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Ferrari Flattery: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If you squint hard enough, you can make out a bit of Maranello in this fiery red Chevy. From the last year of production, find this 1980 Chevrolet Monza in… more»
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Ragtop Rebel: 1968 AMC Rebel SST
When the top goes down, the price goes up! Anyone who has ever been to or watched an auction on TV has heard this line a million times. It’s not always true, but a decent convertible will usually command… more»
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Little Ninja: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
This tough little bruiser just has fun written all over it. Rugged, 4X4, economical, shaped like a Lego, worn in enough to be able to enjoy and not worry about. Beach, trail, commute, it can do it all. Find… more»
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1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon
Sedan Wagon?! The name of this 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon is almost as long as the car itself. If you need a gigantic, relatively-inexpensive car to haul things around in, this one can be found in… more»
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Time Capsule: 7K Mile Jaguar E-Type
As rare as it is to find low-mileage vintage sports cars, we still can get a bit bored seeing untouched Mustangs or Alfa Romeos. What is unusual to find is a slice of period exotica – like the original… more»
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America On Wheels! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 396
This Phoenix, Arizona Camaro will look fabulous in my garage, or yours! As a college freshman, I drooled over a similar car in the student parking lot: unrestored, 1969 Camaro, SS with the RS package. However this one-ups my… more»
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Dealer Trade: 20K Mile 1985 Nissan 300ZX
Seeing cherished vintage cars end up at a new car dealership makes me feel like we’ve stepped back in time, where awesome period sportscars like this 1985 Nissan 300ZX are still sitting on the lot (instead of a fleet… more»
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Forgotten F-Body: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
It’s hard to believe, since the survival rate is much, much higher for Trans Ams and Formula Firebirds, but for many years of second-generation Pontiac Firebird production, the most popular model was the luxury-oriented Esprit—and when it wasn’t the… more»
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How Many Left? 1987 Nissan Stanza Survivor
These days, the sight of a Nissan Altima is hardly a rare occurrence; more rare is seeing one that isn’t being driven by someone lacking in hand/eye coordination. Before we had the Altima, the Nissan Stanza was the Maxima’s… more»
