The AMC Pacer was one of those quirky cars that you either liked or not – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. In production from 1975 to 1980, the Pacer was unorthodox in appearance and that may… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455/4-Speed
Pontiac became the effective performance arm of the General Motors empire when it released the original GTO, and it actively pursued that role almost until the day GM closed its doors. When other marques were coping with tightening emission… more»
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One-Year Styling: 1961 Oldsmobile 98
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the 98 (also spelled Ninety Eight and Ninety-Eight) was Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line car. If you wanted more luxury or creature comforts, you’d have to go for a Cadillac. The name… more»
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1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Project
Dodge offered two B-bodied cars in 1969 with the R/T (Road/Track) set-up, the Charger R/T, and the Coronet R/T. Both came with a Magnum 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. The Charger was more stylish than the similar… more»
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True Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford Mustang, but the latter got all the attention. That was in 1964 and it wouldn’t be until 1970 before the Barracuda would shed its Valiant heritage and get… more»
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Needs Finished: 1974 Plymouth Duster 360
The sporty-looking Plymouth Duster went virtually unchanged in 1974, yet overall sales increased by 6% as buyers were moving toward more fuel-efficient automobiles. However, the performance version of the car, the Duster 360, took a big hit, dropping from… more»
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Kurt Russell Movie Car: 1969 Dodge Charger
Movies often help great demand for production automobiles. Examples include the Dodge Charger in the Steve McQueen flick, Bullitt, and another is the Pontiac Trans Am from Burt Reynolds’ Smokey and the Bandit. But how about the 1969 Dodge… more»
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13k Mile 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Barn Find
The 1970s was a pretty miserable time for car enthusiasts, with most formerly potent classics reduced to shadows of their former selves. That has often left me pondering whether there is an American car from that era that could… more»
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Stored For a Decade: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Some manufacturers completely abandon common sense in pursuit of sales, and the results can be catastrophic. Studebaker is a prime example of that thinking, with the company paying the ultimate price for an adventurous approach. Its dire financial situation… more»
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Stuck in the Woods: 1968 Ford Mustang
From its birth in 1964 until the mid-1970s, the Ford Mustang was the sales leader in the “pony car” market segment it helped to create. The original design got a mild styling refresh in 1967, so the 1968 editions… more»
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Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
Chevrolet introduced the Chevelle in 1964. It was a mid-sized car designed to compete with the downsized Ford Fairlane. The Malibu was the better trimmed of the Chevelles and could be had with the Super Sport treatment, like… more»
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Estate Find: 1970 Ford Maverick
Before Ford recently applied the Maverick name to a compact pickup, it was a compact in the 1970s. Launched five years to the day after the Mustang, the Maverick would be popular, too, selling more than two million copies… more»
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Ranchero Alternative: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino in 1959 as a coupe utility vehicle to keep up with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon. As a full-size vehicle, it only ran for… more»
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Bring Bondo, Mohair, and Money: 1939 Packard Limousine
At one time, big prewar limousines were a hot commodity for restorers. These symbols of meticulous craftsmanship and ostentatious wealth were sought after for their rarity. With prewar prices falling and restoration costs reaching new heights, getting rid of… more»
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Two Owners: 1978 AMC AMX
It is safe to say we all appreciate an enthusiast with a sense of humor. Therefore, it is hard not to admire the owner of this rare 1978 AMC AMX. It has fallen upon hard times and is begging… more»
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Rare Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Commander Wagonaire
Automotive history proves that an innovative approach alone is rarely enough to save a marque from extinction. Take Studebaker as a prime example. It introduced its Wagonaire model for the 1963 model year. This variant was a Station Wagon… more»
