The mid-1970s was a strange time for the U.S. car industry. Rising fuel prices had changed consumer sentiment toward the kinds of autos they wanted to drive. And the economy had stalled, so fewer people were buying cars anyway…. more»
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V8/5-Speed: 1990 Ford Mustang LX
It is a question that many people struggle to answer; When did The Malaise Era end? There are many theories, but cars like this 1990 Mustang LX demonstrate that American manufacturers were getting a handle on emission regulations to… more»
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Pole Barn Pagoda: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL
This 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230SL roadster has been in storage for some time, awaiting a restoration that never happened. The seller indicates that the longtime owner has health issues that will prevent him from beginning a restoration of the “Pagoda”… more»
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West Coast Wagon! 1970 Dodge Coronet
The Dodge Coronet was one of Chrysler’s intermediates in the 1960s and 1970s and was the basis for the Charger and Super Bee. Family sedans comprised most of Coronet sales, but station wagons were in the mix, as well…. more»
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Mustang Fighter: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was the first serious contender for the Ford Mustang. Introduced in 1967, the Camaro (and others) would quickly eat away at the Mustang’s share, a market that it created (along with the Plymouth Barracuda) in 1964…. more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
The design of Chevrolet’s full-size cars for 1959-62 used “bubble top” styling with its 2-door hardtops (though some will say that was really only in ‘61-62). That meant a generous amount of glass was used in the roof with… more»
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Out of the Barn: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Styling for the Ford Thunderbird would change dramatically in 1964 when the “Squarebirds” emerged from the designed studios. And they were well-received by the buying public with a record sales year in ’64. For ’65, the cars were little… more»
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Almost a GTO? 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The 1971-72 mid-size Pontiac LeMans Sport was something of a cross between the LeMans and the GTO. That probably didn’t help GTO sales as you could order a LeMans Sport with bucket seats, a big engine, and the “Enduro”… more»
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Florida Barn Find: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Gold Special Edition
Hidden in this barn is a 1978 Pontiac Trans AM Gold Special Edition that proves there are still desirable classics hibernating, waiting to be liberated and returned to their former glory. The seller indicates it is a generally solid… more»
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383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger hit the scene in 1966 looking kind of like a larger “pony car.” Along with the rest of Chrysler B-body intermediates, the Chargers were redesigned in 1968 and sales really took off then. This 1969 edition… more»
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Flatbed Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
For more than 40 years, the Grand Prix filled several roles in the Pontiac lineup, most notably as a performance-oriented personal luxury car. After its beginning in 1962, the automobile grew quickly in popularity, more than doubling its sales… more»
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Canadian Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
Before the advent of SUVs, station wagons were the popular way to haul around the kids or a bunch of stuff. Prior to the 1950s, many of them were wood-bodied works of art until they became too cost-prohibitive to… more»
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V8 Project: 1975 AMC Gremlin X
The Gremlin was the quirky-looking (and named) car created by American Motors in 1970. Its purpose was to compete against the likes of imports and their soon-to-arrive U.S.-built counterparts. But it was really a compact Hornet with a shortened… more»
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Project Pontiac: 1941 Torpedo Deluxe Two-Door Sedan
Pontiac dropped the Torpedo onto the market in 1940, reserving the name only for its largest and most well-appointed line of cars. That car was built on GM’s C-body chassis with a majestic 122-inch wheelbase, and it was equipped… more»
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Yard Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 would be big sellers for General Motors – with nearly five million copies. One of the most desirable models was the ’57 Bel Air Sport Coupe like the seller’s car. Unfortunately, it’s… more»
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Two 1942 Dodge Power Wagon Carryalls
If you’re having trouble finding a gift for that someone who already has everything, how about a pair of 1942 Dodge WC-53s? They were used by the Army during World War II and eventually found their way to Alaska…. more»
