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»
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Affordable Project: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
After fifteen years in dry storage, the owner of this 1973 Corvette has coaxed it back to life so it can find a new home. It needs some TLC, but it could be one of the most affordable C3… more»
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Take Your Pick: Trio of 1960s Chevrolet Corvettes
Who remembers the TV show, Route 66, the one where the two heroes tooled around in a new Chevy Corvette every year for four seasons? The show debuted in 1960 and ran through 1964, which is the period that… more»
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Solid Rambler: 1967 AMC Rebel SST
AMC resurrected the Rebel name in 1967 when the car replaced the Classic as a true intermediate. It was longer and wider than before, offering as much cabin space as the Big Three’s full-size automobiles. And while the cars… more»
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1 of 3 AstroVettes: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1971, three similar Corvettes were leased to NASA’s Apollo 15 crew by Chevrolet to help promote the space program. A now-white Corvette with red and blue stripes would be driven on Earth by command module pilot Al Worden,… more»
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Untouched Find: 1970 Lotus Elan Plus 2
In the era of increased safety, large EVs, and complex hybrid cars, there was a time when lightness was key for several manufacturers. Especially for those in the UK and Europe where ‘specials’ were built in the simplest way,… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1967 Shelby Cobra 427 Replica
It would have been great to have had a lot of disposable income back in the 1960s and 70s, to be able to buy some classic metal that would have been a hoot to drive and unlike anything else… more»
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Restoration Ready: 1955 Nash Statesman
Nash’s Statesman was a mid-level car built by the company between 1950 and 1956. Across two generations, the Statesman was positioned between the top-line Nash Ambassador and the entry Nash Rambler. That would all change later due to the… more»
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V8 Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang GT
As the Ford Mustang rolled into its first full year of production in the Fall of 1964, the GT option became available. When equipped with a 289 cubic inch V8, the GT Equipment Package was available that added a… more»
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Special Color Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. They would see 1.2 million full-size cars produced for the first time, and the Impala comprised more than 800,000 units. While you saw these cars virtually everywhere back then,… more»
