Introduced in 1954 as a roadster only, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL filled a niche one step down from the luxury 300SL series. This new car shared styling cues from its big brother, with fender eyebrows and a general roundness, but… more»
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Lakewood Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet introduced the Corvair in 1960, its first foray into the compact car market. But it was different from the competition, with its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. A variety of body styles were offered, including station wagons, which only in… more»
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Barn Find 4×4 Duo: Ford Bronco Project Pair
The Ford Bronco II is having a bit of a moment lately as almost all niche vehicles of the 1980s have appreciated over the last few years. In addition, 4x4s of nearly any stripe from the 1980s have been… more»
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Jensen Edition: 1963 Volvo P1800
When was the Swedish-built Volvo P1800 sports car not a product of Sweden? When it was built by Jensen in England for the first 6,000 copies. This example is one of them and it was a barn find that’s… more»
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Trailer Find: 1965 MG MGB
The MGB was the successor to the MGA and the big brother to the Midget. It was produced from 1962 to 1980 and saw the production of more than a half-million units, including variants (such as one with a… more»
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455 Four-Speed! 1970 Buick Skylark GS455
Torque; the ability to do useful work. If converting rubber into smoke seems useful, the 1970 Buick GS 455 should catch your attention with its 510 lb-ft of velvety tire-torturing torque. Originally developed to move Buick’s larger vehicles with… more»
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Promising Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
One of the greatest attractions of classic First Generation pony cars is the ready availability of parts. There is virtually nothing on these classics that can’t be restored or replaced if an owner seeks perfection. That helps explain why… more»
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Roller Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet, especially with record sales for full-size cars. That includes station wagons, which saw more than 184,000 builds across all three series: Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. The Biscayne was… more»
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No Reserve Storage Find: 1968 Saab Sonett
I remember, barely, the Saab Sonett III (’70-’74) probably because of its blocky, awkward look. I knew little about the two-seater Swede other than I knew one when I saw it. What I didn’t know about the Sonett was… more»
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Factory Air Conditioning! 1947 Frazer Manhattan
One output of the Kaiser-Frazer merger in 1946-47 was the Manhattan, a top-of-the-line luxury car that led the Frazer brand. The Frazer name would disappear in the early 1950s and – soon thereafter – the company focused its attention… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived on the scene in 1970, the last of the “pony car” entrants. It was modestly successful the first year, but shrinking demand for performance cars beginning in 1971 hit sales of the Challenger especially hard…. more»
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Driver-Quality Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Mustang
Between 1964 and 1966, Ford was working overtime to keep up with the demand for their new “pony car”, the Mustang. And sales would peak in ’66 at more than 607,000 copies. Beginning the following year, competition would flood… more»
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Package Deal: Trio of 1970s Z Cars
Nissan followed up with the successful Datsun Fairlady roadster (or Sports in the USA) with the Fairlady Z, a small enclosed coupe that won the hearts of Western buyers. Better known in the States as the 240Z, 260Z, and… more»
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One-Owner Carport Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Based on the G-platform of the popular Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970. It was Chevy’s first automobile marketed in the personal luxury space. It, too, would be quite successful though it wouldn’t peak in… more»
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Parked Since 1999: 1969 Dodge Dart Custom
Hiding under this cover is an American classic that has hibernated for nearly a quarter century. It is a 1969 Dodge Dart Custom, and its condition is impressive. The dry climate and storage mean it is a solid vehicle… more»
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Stalled Restomod: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevies (1955-57) have long since been favorites of hot rodders to soup up and take out to the drag strip. This ’55 Bel Air 2-door sedan looks as though it’s either already served in that capacity or… more»
