The Pontiac Tempest/LeMans/GTOs got new sheet metal in 1966, gaining stacked headlights in the process. And a tunnel-back roofline on the hardtops. They also got an overhead camshaft (OHC) inline-6 as the standard engine, a departure from what Chevrolet… more»
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Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»
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Stored 26 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The second-generation Chevy Camaro was delayed by several months in getting to market in 1970. The design was sleeker than before, so you would expect sales to increase, right? But they didn’t. They dropped by 50% from 1969 to… more»
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Under $10k! 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
There’s something about seeing a classic like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye in such a dilapidated state that it makes my heart ache. These are stunning-looking cars, but this one has fallen upon hard times. The price looks tempting,… more»
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Stored Since 1977: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
This 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible proves there are still desirable classics hidden in garages and barns just waiting for an enthusiast capable of returning them to their former glory. This gem has sat since 1977, but it is… more»
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Italian Project: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Italian-built Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is considered one of the most iconic of the 1950s/1960s sports cars. They were built for nearly a decade and yet only about 14,000 copies were sold. This example from 1959 looks a… more»
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1 of 375? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Racer
The first-generation Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in 1968-70. Total production exceeded 172,000 copies, but most of them came with a 383 cubic inch V8. In 1969, in the 2-door hardtop body style, just 375 units came… more»
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Forlorn Cat: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 1 1/2 Liter Saloon
Before WWII, Jaguar was evolving out of William Lyons’ Swallow Sidecar Company. Lyons managed to keep his company afloat during the Depression by joining with Standard to make a sports car. The SS1 was introduced in 1931 and produced… more»
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Adult Toy Era Project: 1979 Dodge Warlock II
In the 1970s, trucks were designed and sold primarily to move stuff. Dodge got the notion there was a market for “adult toys” in the truck sector and came out with several promotions, the most famous being the Li’l… more»
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4-Speed Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
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»
