The Ford Mustang had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 about six weeks after its introduction in 1964. 15 years would pass before that happened again, this time with the new Fox body the Mustang… more»
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French Flair: Renault Caravelle Project or Parts
In the late 1950s, Pierre Dreyfus, head of Renault, was vacationing in Florida. He noticed the popularity of the VW Beetle and its sister, the Karmann Ghia. Meanwhile, Renault dealers were begging for a car with a sporty demeanor… more»
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No Reserve: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Project
Restoration projects can stall for many reasons, with the project vehicle remaining untouched for months or years. In the case of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the duration is measured in decades. A previous owner commenced the meticulous disassembly of… more»
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Unibody Luxury: 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown
The Imperial was the top Chrysler product from its birth in 1926. Wanting to compete better against Lincoln and Cadillac, the company spun off Imperial into its own make and division in 1955. Imperial would see new or modified… more»
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Fiat-Powered Project: 1960s Siata Spring
The Italian company Siata may be known for supplying performance parts to Fiat, but they built their own cars for a while (based on Fiat mechanicals). Their most popular model may have been the Spring, a 2-seat roadster that… more»
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1 of 222? 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Other than the Pontiac GTO, no muscle car may have drawn more attention than the Plymouth Road Runner. With its gimmicky play on the Warner Brothers cartoon characters, it was immediately popular. 1968 sales equaled 44,600 units, with 84,400… more»
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1 Of 114 In Big Bad Blue: 1970 AMC AMX
The AMC AMX debuted in 1968 as something of a companion to the company’s new pony car, the Javelin. But it was a GT-style 2-seater that may have tried to give the Chevy Corvette a run for its money…. more»
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Willing Wagon: 1971 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla debuted in 1966 as a subcompact and is still going strong in 2022 on its 12th generation. It helped Toyota to firmly establish its presence in the U.S. car market, and over time became a very… more»
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Tri-Five Drop-Top: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
When the new Chevrolets arrived in 1955, if you wanted to get a convertible, you had to go all-in for the Bel Air (not offered as a 210 or 150). Next to the Nomad Sport Wagon, the Bel Air… more»
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Former Race Car: 1953 Studebaker Commander
Studebaker introduced a new 2-door body style in 1953. Dubbed the “Loewy coupes” after designer Raymond Loewy, they would serve the company for the next 11 years in one form or another, perhaps the most beautiful cars that Studebaker… more»
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Rare Model: 1976 International Scout II Patriot
In the sea of International Scouts washing into the market starting in 1961, several special models came along with the tide: the Red Carpet Scout celebrated the 100,000th Scout 80; the Scout Campermobile supported outdoors adventure; the Terra and… more»
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Original Mint Green: 1976 BMW 2002
2002s are considered iconic among BMW fans and collectors. Produced between 1968 and 1976, they were part of the 02 series of compact “executive” cars built by Bavaria Motor Works using a shortened chassis of the New Class Sedans…. more»
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Mom’s Car: 1968 Pontiac Tempest Garage Find
Pontiac joined the compact car scene in 1961 with the Tempest, which used a novel rear-mounted transaxle that afforded flat floorboards like the Chevy Corvair. In 1964, the Tempest grew to become a less innovative mid-size car, although it… more»
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Stalled Restomod? 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette nearly broke 10,000 units sold in 1959, which may have been Chevy’s original goal in introducing the sports car in 1953. Other than toning down the chrome that had been piled on in 1958, the cars were… more»
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Parked For 40 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The previous owner of this 1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe parked it on stands in this garage in 1982. After forty years of hibernation, the seller coaxed its engine to life, ready for a new home. It is a… more»
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Sell This Weekend: 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto
The seller of this rusty 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider indicates he must sell the car this weekend and has made the curious choice of listing it on the Los Angeles Craigslist page despite apparently residing in Nashua, New… more»
