The Avanti is one of those cars that you have to wonder how successful it could have been if Studebaker had stayed afloat. Sure, there was the reincarnated Avanti II, but they were mostly powered by Chevrolet V8s. This… more»
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Stored 23 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was one of the biggest sales success stories of the 1960s. And that’s particularly true for the 1966 model year when a record 607,000 of the little cars found buyers before competition joined the fracas in… more»
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GTX Tribute Project? 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite
The Satellite joined the Belvedere ranks in 1965 as Plymouth’s top mid-size car. The Sport Satellite arrived in 1968 (bucket seats in coupes and convertibles) with a higher level of trim and would remain in the hunt for three… more»
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Impressive Stash Of Swedes Cars In Nebraska
As I learned from experience, the Volvo 1800, in either the made-in-Britain Jensen version or “S for Sweden” later incarnation, does not want to be left outside. They rust prodigiously, and they’re challenging to repair correctly. That’s why this… more»
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Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Outstanding in its field, literally, this 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible would be a nice project if it isn’t too far gone, rust-wise. With no underside photos, it’s impossible to tell, but clearly, it’s been sitting in that spot… more»
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Caprice Powered: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Despite the convertible being discontinued and the largest engine available reduced to a 350 cubic inch V8, the Chevy Corvette had record sales in 1976. It was still the only 2-door U.S. production sports car on the market and… more»
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G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
Sunliner was the name Ford applied to its full-size convertibles from 1952 to 1964. For most of that time, it was part of the Galaxie 500 series which debuted in 1959 to compete against the Chevy Impala. This 1962… more»
BF Exclusive: 1979 Cadillac Seville
Cadillac faced the most significant challenge in its history during the 1970s. The company had developed a reputation for successfully producing large and luxurious vehicles offering almost unparalleled comfort and isolation from the outside world. However, the rise of… more»
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Dynamic Duo? Pair of 1972 AMC AMXs
The AMX was one of American Motors’ more interesting cars. It was a 2-seat, GT-style performance coupe that ran from 1968 to 1970. After that, it was a muscle option on the Javelin which it had previously been based… more»
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Project or Parts? 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Roller
With no evidence that local manufacturers plan to reintroduce Station Wagons to their product range, buyers are faced with several choices. They can opt for an SUV, purchase an import, or search the market for a secondhand alternative. That… more»
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1 of 9: 1959 Studebaker Scotsman 4X4
Between 1957 and 1959, the Scotsman name applied to either a passenger automobile or a pickup truck, but only in 1958 was the name used on both. For the latter two years, the Scotsman was a pickup, the predecessor… more»
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Pontiac Power! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette sales remained strong in 1964, a year after the first major redesign saw an increased demand for the sports car by 50%. The convertible (the removable hardtop was optional) continued to dominate at nearly two-thirds of production. This… more»
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British Barn Find: 1968 MGC GT
While most barn finds are of the domestic type, every once in a while, a gem from the Mother Country emerges from the dust. Take for example this 1968 MG MGC GT for sale on eBay in Archbold, Ohio. … more»
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Space Age Styling: 1962 Imperial by Chrysler
The Imperial was Chrysler’s premium product for nearly 60 years. From 1955 to 1975, it was positioned as a separate make (the theory was to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln). This 1962 edition is a 2-door hardtop and… more»
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Barn Find Rarity: 1969 AMC AMX
The advent of the 1960s was not kind to American Motors Corporation. The company was known for family economy cars, and its demographic was aging. Sure, the Rambler was a strong seller, but AMC was watching its fortunes sift… more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Chevrolet introduced the Nomad Wagon in 1955, and the new offering was among the most expensive in the company’s model range. The cost resulted in relatively low sales volumes, and pristine examples now command eye-watering prices. This 1955 Nomad… more»
