The New Yorker was Chrysler’s most luxurious car, excluding the Imperial which was sometimes marketed as a Chrysler and sometimes not. 4-door hardtops were a common New Yorker body style, but lesser seen were the pillarless station wagons, which… more»
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Factory Air: 1956 Continental Mark II
When I saw the listing for this 1956 Continental Mark II, it made me wonder whether there are any manufacturers that haven’t produced a “halo” model. Okay, maybe Trabant is a candidate, but the list will be short. The… more»
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Parked Two Decades: 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon
A period Ford advertisement said that the 1970 1/2 Ford Falcon was “Bigger and stronger to help you save in comfort.” I’m not quite sure what that meant and I don’t even know if Ford knew what this car… more»
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Euro Spec Bishop’s Car: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
What a great story this 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280SE has – so great, in fact, it’s surprising that it was left for dead in the seller’s barn. It’s not like it was involved in a bank heist or smuggled a… more»
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Master Barn Find: 1939 Chevrolet DeLuxe
Here’s a neat discovery, it’s definitely a barn find and this 1939 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe is a two-door sedan as opposed to the usually found four-door – it seems that examples with only two are more popular. Said to… more»
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Genuine 283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1957, Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette realized the potential many people had yearned for since the car’s appearance in 1953. Buyers could order their new Corvette with a selection of engines that cemented its performance credentials, which is what the… more»
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Stalled Custom Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to fill a gap between the compact Nova (and Corvair) and the full-size Impala (etc.). It was highly popular overall, but one of the least seen versions was the 2-door station wagon…. more»
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Street Legal Model T Racer
The term “street legal” can be defined depending on your local jurisdiction. In some places, this 1923 Model T Ford Track Roadster can be driven anywhere any other car can go. In other places, it will still require modifications… more»
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Record Sales Year: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
Despite that the car was in its 10th year of the current configuration and that the price of gas was at record highs, 1979 was a banner year for the Chevy Camaro. The cars were little changed and 92%… more»
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Buried Alive! 1963 Chevrolet Corvair
The Corvair was Chevy’s first foray into the compact car market of the 1960s. Unlike the Chevy II that would soon follow, it was unorthodox by Detroit standards. It had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine that led to sales of… more»
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Parts Or Project? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Mustang was one of Ford’s most successful product launches ever. Between 1964 and 1967, they had already sold 1.7 million copies and would sell more than 300,000 more in 1968. That was the year the seller’s fastback was… more»
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Assembly Required: 1966 Chevy II
The Chevy II was the second compact launched by the company in the 1960s. As the Corvair, with its air-cooled, rear-engine set-up was unorthodox by Detroit standards, Chevrolet went with a smaller version of a conventional car in 1962… more»
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Future Hot Rod? 1940 Ford Pickup
The 1940 Ford pickup was designed by E.T. “Bob” Gregorie, who penned the 1936 Lincoln Zephyr. The truck was given passenger-car lines, with a smooth front end, a V-shaped grille, and headlights incorporated into the fenders; the resemblance to… more»
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Promising Packard: 1947 Packard Custom Super Clipper
World War II was a life changer in so many ways, not the least of which was separating well-run automakers with an instinct for the right decision-making from their mediocre peers with a ton of “try” but not much… more»
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Field Find: 1980 Lamborghini Countach Replica
As a kid, I used to go wandering through old yards and back-lots looking for automotive treasure. The most exciting thing we ever found was an old school bus. But imagine being a young enthusiast and coming across a… more»
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El Camino-Inspired? 1958 Imperial Pickup
The Imperial was introduced in 1926 as Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile. After 1954, its Chrysler branding was dropped so the company could better apposition the car to compete against the Cadillac, Continental, Lincoln, Packard, and other premium brands. The second… more»
