It’s not like every collector has to eventually own a Bricklin, the interesting-looking coupe created from the fertile imagination of the early importer of Subarus for US sale, Malcolm Bricklin. But if your ambition is to own some sort… more»
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Bring An Engine: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Ah, decisions, decisions. That is what the new owner of this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner faces. It is a rock-solid project candidate, but its original V8 went AWOL many years ago. The seller offers one potential solution, but the… more»
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S-Code Project: 1968 Ford Torino GT 390
The Torino nameplate was added to Ford’s mid-size lineup in 1968, being the senior trim level over the Fairlane. The GT was the performance-oriented edition, and the seller’s ’68 fastback was once an S-code powerhouse (390 cubic inch V8/4-barrel… more»
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Garage Find: 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
The ad lists it as both a ’52 and a ‘55, but this Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special on Craigslist in the Seattle area is a 1955 four-door sedan. It seems fairly solid, if a bit shabby around the edges…. more»
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Stored 47 Years: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Launched as a muscle car in 1964, the Pontiac GTO earned the nickname of “Gas, Tires & Oil” over the years as the leader of the performance pack. Projections for first-year sales were 5,000 units, yet 32,405 GTOs were… more»
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Car-based Pickup: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino
The 1959-60 Chevrolet El Camino was a “me, too” version of Ford’s 1957-59 Ranchero “Ute” (utility coupe). Both were based on 2-door full-size wagons. In 1960, Ford decided to shift the product to the new Falcon compact platform, while… more»
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Solid Sportop: 1966 International Scout 800
San Antonio, Texas is one of my favorite cities on the planet, and it looks like there are some hidden gems there as far as vehicles go, as well. This gentleman is presumably saying howdy to the seller who… more»
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Kammback Project: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet entered the subcompact car market in 1971 with the (what would become troubled) Vega. It had a seven-year run and found two million customers. Popular was the Vega 2-door station wagon, marketed as the “Kammback”. The seller has… more»
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Ready for Restoration! Oliver HG-68 Hi-Crop
Oliver’s history stretches back to 1857, when it sold plows made from chilled metal, which resisted abrasion and lasted longer. In time, manufacturers began attaching implements to the new-fangled tractor, boosting sales of both products. Oliver expanded its repertoire… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
There is a fear among enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually dry up. That is understandable, but, as the eternal optimist, I look at cars like this 1966 Ford Mustang and feel the future remains… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was usually Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car during its lengthy run from 1957 to 2005. In the 1960s, it rode on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina, providing passengers with more legroom and a smoother ride. This third-generation “Bonney”… more»
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Barn Find! 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Early Ford fans can name plenty of favorites – the revolutionary v8-equipped ’32, a hot rod icon even today; the ’37 with its dramatic grille restyle; the refined ’39 – the first year of hydraulic brakes; and the modernized… more»
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Still In The Barn? 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
In 1970, Plymouth introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback version of the Valiant compact. It quickly began to sell well, including the Duster 340, a performance model. In 1971, Plymouth added the Twister option, which gave the car the… more»
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First-Year Front-Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
When Oldsmobile introduced the 1966 Toronado, it wasn’t just another personal luxury coupe — it was a technological statement. This was GM’s first modern front-wheel-drive production car, and it arrived wrapped in dramatic, futuristic styling that still turns heads… more»
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Too Many Doors to Save? 1957 Plymouth Savoy
Named after an upscale hotel, the Savoy was an entry-level or middle grade car in Plymouth’s full-size lineup in the 1950s (and through 1964). Sedans and wagons were the body styles (no hardtops or convertibles in this price range)…. more»
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Worth Saving? 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Changes to the 1961 Chevy Corvette were minimal as the car entered its ninth year of the first generation. An all-new Corvette was underway for a 1963 debut, so the most noticeable change for ’61 was a new rear… more»
