The Coronet nameplate was part of the Dodge portfolio off and on from 1949 until 1976. In the early 1950s, it would be the highest trim level offered by that Chrysler division. This 1953 example has been residing in… more»
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Stalled Project: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
After a dismal 1972 model year, Chevy was considering dropping the Camaro. The single plant that produced the car had been on strike for six months and GM was stuck with unfinished inventory that couldn’t be economically retrofitted for… more»
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Project Needs Motor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1963, the Chevy Corvette would finally get its long-awaited redesign after 10 years. And a second body style would become available, the coupe, for which only 1963 would have the split rear window that collectors covet today. This… more»
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Pole Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
When you buy old cars as a package deal, you often get limited information as to their background. Case in point here, the seller got five automobiles as part of an estate sale, and they had been living in… more»
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Which Engine? 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 40
The Toyota Land Cruiser enjoys a well-deserved reputation for toughness. Various organizations and government agencies have utilized these classics to access some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet. Some private owners sought more power and torque than… more»
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NASCAR-Inspired: 1969 Dodge Charger 500
Racing was in Chrysler’s blood throughout the 1960s. The mantra “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday” was more prevalent in those days than today, especially when it came to NASCAR. Dodge pitched a more aerodynamic version of the Charger… more»
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Uniquely American: 1936 Ford Woodie Wagon
When we think of American automobiles, we generally think of iconic cars like the Model T Ford, the Model A, Mustangs, Corvettes, and Shelby Cobras (not 100% American, but…). A lesser-known American icon would be the woodie wagon. From… more»
Un-stalled Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s now-iconic sports car began life in 1953 and barely survived as the early editions came with the same inline-6 that you could order in a family sedan. Things changed in 1956 when a V8 was added and styling… more»
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Yard Find: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The seller has been this 1969 Mustang Mach 1’s custodian for over a decade. The supplied photos suggest it has been sitting in its current location for years and that it sorely needs some TLC. However, they suggest that… more»
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1 of 400: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
The 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was the crème of the crop as far as U.S.-built cars were concerned. It was on par with the 1956-57 Lincoln Continental Mark II but with two extra doors in the custom hardtop body…. more»
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Cruise Control Kit: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Have you ever been cruising down the highway in your ’66 GOAT and wished you had cruise control to help rest your tired right leg and foot? According to the seller who has a GM kit to do the… more»
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Field Find: 1971 Dodge Charger
When it debuted in 1966, the Charger was Dodge’s initiative to build an upscale, upsized “pony car” on Chrysler’s B-body mid-size platform. AMC had done something similar a year earlier with the Classic-based Marlin. But that automobile was positioned… more»
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Custom Interior: 1968 Corvette Convertible
As you live your life your tastes change. You look back on pictures of you and wonder who bought you those funny clothes. Just look at Elvis. Elvis’s style got frozen in the 1970s by his unfortunate passing. He… more»
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Tiny Mini-Van: 1958 Fiat 600 Multipla
In case you never heard of it, the Multipla was a 4-door MPV (not much different than an SUV or van today) based on the Fiat 600’s drivetrain and the 1100’s front suspension. It could sit up to six… more»
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1 of 120?! 1967 Ford Mustang Hi-Po 289 Hardtop
A redesigned engine bay let the 1967 Mustang swallow Ford’s powerful 390 and 428 cubic inch V8s, making ’67 the last year of the K-code “Hi-Po” 289. Only 489 non-Shelby Hi-Po Mustangs hit the streets in ’67, and the… more»
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Last Ride Project: 1959 Cadillac Eureka Hearse
Because of its size and luxurious appointments, Cadillac is one of the most popular cars to be converted into hearses and ambulances. This 1959 Cadillac was built by the Eureka Mfg. Co. whose roots go back to 1871. It… more»
