The popular Ford Mustang received a styling refresh in 1967, yet sales declined by 22% because of a flood of new competition. Yet, demand for the Mustang fastback doubled compared to 1966, which was a record that’s never been… more»
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428 SCJ Barn Find! 1969 Ford Cobra
Visit a rural watering hole, start jawing about muscle glory, and someone might lean in and whisper about a genuine 428 muscle car sitting for decades. This 1969 Ford Cobra sat “partially exposed” and needs attention in every aspect,… more»
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Nicest Left? 1985 Ford Escort L
The 1970s oil crisis forever changed the landscape of the automobile industry. Car manufacturers began downsizing to smaller wheelbases and engines not only for better fuel economy, but also to compete with the rise of Japanese imports in the… more»
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390-Powered Find: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Both Ford and Chevrolet redesigned their full-size cars in 1965. But it was Chevy that won the sales race, as more than one million buyers flocked to one of their showrooms to pick up a new Impala. But Ford… more»
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Rare Interceptor: 1958 Ford Ranchero
In 1957, Ford took a Ranch Wagon and removed the wagon roof. The result was a “coupe express” that combined car styling with a pickup truck’s utilitarian appeal. In fact, the 1957 Ranchero had a cargo capacity of 1,190… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1971 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevrolet Nova (1968 to 1972) was its best-selling run. They’re also the most likely to be made into Super Sport clones. The seller’s 1971 edition is a one-owner, Grandma-style sedan with an inline-6 and… more»
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Project Ute: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevrolet El Camino was a “ute ” (short for utility coupe). Launched in 1959 in response to the Ford Ranchero, it was a 2-door wagon modified to be a truck. It took a break from 1961 to 1963,… more»
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Last Registered 1994: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Ford practically owned the “pony car” market from 1964 to 1967. The Mustang was the hottest thing going since sliced bread, but then serious competition arrived. The Chevrolet Camaro was one of them, and the Pontiac Firebird was another…. more»
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Cheap Carport Find: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
There were 11 generations of the Ford Thunderbird over the 50 years between 1955 and 2005. And only two of them were two-seat personal luxury cars. To many (me included), the “Bullet Birds” of 1961 to 1963 may have… more»
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One Owner Project: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
The Chevy Monza was something of a sporty replacement for the Vega subcompact. It debuted in 1976 using the same platform and powertrains as the Vega. At first, it was only sold as a fastback/hatchback, but a notchback coupe… more»
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Dad’s Carport Find: 1958 Dodge Royal
Chrysler Corp. set the auto industry on its ear (styling-rise) with its 1957-59 “Forward Look” products (which had begun two years earlier). Tailfins grew to new and lofty proportions, and the rest of the U.S. industry would quickly follow… more»
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Backyard Pony: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Ford hit gold with the Mustang not once but twice. First, in 1965, when they introduced the “pony car,” which set the new car market on fire. Later, in 1974, Ford reinvented the vehicle as a subcompact for better… more»
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Kansas City-Built: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Project
Few muscle cars get enthusiasts talking quite like a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Add an interesting factory paper trail, a desirable original paint color, and the freedom to build your own drivetrain, and you’ve got a project worth discussing…. more»
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Barn Find Mystery: 1956 Chevrolet Sedan
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 were incredibly popular, with 4.5 million buyers able to, ”See the USA in Your Chevrolet”. This 1956 edition of a 2-door post sedan looks to have been left in a barn for many years…. more»
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True Barn Find: 1957 Lincoln Premiere Landau
Lincoln called their 1957 Premiere Landau “The finest in the fine car field.” This one is certainly the finest in this barn! It’s listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only $3,200. That’s about $0.68 per pound of… more»
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Numbers Matching N-Code: 1970 Ford Torino GT
Ford redesigned its mid-size Torino/Fairlane lineup in 1970 after just two years. The cars took on a more aerodynamic appearance, yet were not widely popular, so Ford reworked the cars yet again in 1972. This 1970 Torino GT Sportsroof… more»
