The Sport Fury can be thought of as Plymouth’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. After being a one-year wonder in 1959, the name returned in 1962 for a longer run to 1971. Most Sport Furys were hardtops,… more»
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Stored for Decades: 1959 Dodge Coronet Sedan
By the late 1950s, Dodge was in full stride with bold styling, big tailfins, and a wide range of V8 powerplants. The 1959 Dodge Coronet sat at the entry level of Dodge’s full-size lineup but still offered plenty of… more»
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Up On Blocks Nine Years: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth and final generation of the rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Nova arrived in 1975. It would continue to sell well until 1979, when it was retired to be replaced by the all-new front-wheel-drive Citation. The seller’s 1975 coupe (not a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1979 MGB Limited Edition
At one time, this MGB was the previous owner’s pride and joy. They used it as their daily driver for many years, but some health struggles left the car parked in their driveway. After letting it sit for a… more»
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Rare Economy V8: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 Pontiac GTO was still the leader of mid-size muscle cars, but its position had been eroded by a swarm of competitors. Though overall sales topped 72,000 units in 1969, just 1,461 were built with the optional “economy… more»
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Basement-Bound 41 Years: 1952 Plymouth Suburban
Post-war Plymouth station wagons were known as Suburbans for nearly 30 years. Coincidentally, Chevrolet would employ the name at the same time, which had to be more than a little confusing to buyers. The seller has a 2-door Plymouth… more»
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Stored Since The Disco Era: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Carrying a facelift over the previous model year, Chevy’s top-of-the-line Impala had at least two things to boast about in 1962. One was a formal roof on the Sport Coupe, leaving the “bubbletop” to the Bel Air. And a… more»
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Rally Sport Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro debuted in 1967 as a “pony car” and quickly put a dent in the Ford Mustang’s market share. Sales continued to grow in 1968, though the cars were little changed in their sophomore outing. This edition… more»
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Hay Barn Find: 1935 Ford Pickup
I’ve always been a fan of auto racing, and NASCAR in particular; therefore, when I was a kid, I might have been in the minority in liking the Burt Reynolds/Hal Needham racing comedy Stroker Ace. If you haven’t seen it,… more»
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Quirky Classic: Saab 96 V4 Project
Offered here on craigslist in North Bend, Washington, this Saab 96 V4 comes with a clear title and a seller open to offers. A quirky classic with rallying roots, the 96 V4 was introduced in 1967 and quickly became… more»
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V8 Project: 1957 Ford Custom 300
The 1957 model year was a big one for Ford. They were all new that year, the Ranchero pickup and the Skyliner retractable hardtop were new body styles, and Ford beat Chevrolet in the sales game. The latter was… more»
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Highly Original Find: 1938 Rover 12 Sedan
If there’s another Rover automobile in La Fayette, Georgia, it’s probably within 300 feet of this one. The dusty English four-door looks ready for Preservation Class, almost too well-preserved to restore. With a long hood and bustle rear, this… more»
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V8 Hardtop Project: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
The popular Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova fell on hard times sales-wise (in a way) in 1964 with the advent of the Chevelle. It was a mid-size car that was available for not much more money over Chevy’s compact. The car… more»
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Easy Project? 1962 Triumph TR 4
Though I have never owned one, the TR4 occupies a special place in my heart. In about 1979, my then-boyfriend and I attempted to buy our college professor’s dirty white TR4. The proceedings drew to a halt when my… more»
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Rare Sports Car Pair: 1974 Volkswagen SP2
The VW SP2 (sports car) is rarely seen in the U.S. Volkswagen produced it in Brazil in the mid-1970s and did not officially export it to the 50 American States. It used a widened Karmann Ghia chassis (Type 14)… more»
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Grandpa’s Barn Find: 1987 Lincoln Town Car
We usually think of a barn find as a dusty old pickup or a 1940s or 50s sedan that has been hiding for decades, often used as housing by mice, and is in poor condition. This 1987 Lincoln Town… more»
