The fourth generation of the Pontiac LeMans ran from 1973 to 1977, the era of Colonnade styling that was shared by all of General Motors’ intermediate automobiles. The Grand LeMans was the top-of-the-line model, introduced in 1975 as an… more»
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Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few things in the classic world sadder than finding a project build that stalled due to ill health. However, it is almost heartbreaking when the owner succumbs to their illness and the family faces the prospect of… more»
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Barn Find: 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III
Quite a bike but also quite a restoration project, this 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III is a barn find in need of a full restoration. Are you up for it financially, mentally, or time-wise? Or maybe more important… more»
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1 of 7 Show Cars! 1964 Studebaker GT Hawk R2
The Studebaker Hawk enjoyed a long run through several variants from 1956 to 1964. The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the last incarnation from 1962 and 64 and was perhaps the most luxurious iteration, as Studebaker was trying… more»
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Pink Classic! 1959 Ford Thunderbird Drop-Top
More than 53,000 copies of the original 2-seat Ford Thunderbird were built in 1955-57. But the bean counters and marketing types thought the potential would be greater with a back seat for two more passengers. So, the cars were… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1969 Jaguar 420G
The Jaguar 420 and its Daimler sibling, the Sovereign, were sold between 1966 and 1969. By some, they were considered the “ultimate expression of compact sporting saloons” that Jaguar built in the 1960s. The car had its roots in… more»
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Patio Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
It can be fascinating to reflect on the past, especially if given a specific time frame. Let’s take twenty-five years as an example. In that time, I’ve changed careers, changed cars (several times!), and now reside in a different… more»
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C-Code Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of 1964-66, with more than 1.3 million copies rolling off the assembly lines. The fastback model would debut for the full 1965 model year and see 77,000 units built over 12 months…. more»
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Flathead V8: 1936 Ford “Humpback” Sedan
With their redesign in 1935, Ford’s sedans were offered with a “trunkback” or “humpback” integrated trunk which provided more luggage capacity than before. But the more traditional “flatback” style was still offered. This level of styling would run across… more»
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Rare Barnette Ambulance: 1949 Pontiac Sedan Delivery
Well, this one certainly threw me a curve! I wasn’t sure exactly what it was or was supposed to be. It’s a 1949 Pontiac that has been converted into an ambulance but it really looks too short for that… more»
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49-Year Barn Find: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
In 1959, Studebaker needed a new car to help stave off the Grim Reaper. And it arrived in the form of the compact Lark, which would stick around through the end of Stude production in 1966. However, the Lark… more»
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Stored 11 Years: 1982 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who have owned a Rolls-Royce, I know a few of you have. This car looks slick and sleek on the outside but the once-luxurious interior has seen better days…. more»
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50k Mile-Cruiser: 1960 Studebaker Lark
Studebaker merged with Packard in 1954 to help preserve both brands. Yet by 1958, Packard was all but gone and Studebaker-Packard Corp. was hanging on by a thread. Enter the Lone Ranger, aka the Lark, a new compact that… more»
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German Jeep, Too! Collection Of Classic DKWs
DKW, a German car and motorcycle manufacturing company that dates to 1916, was one of four companies that merged to form Auto Union in 1932, which is an ancestor to today’s Audi. They built a variety of cars, trucks,… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain
There is a lot of common ground between the 1955-57 Chevies (150/210/Bel Air) and the Pontiacs of the same period (Chieftain, Star Chief, Super Chief) as they were all built on the GM A-body platform. So, when you look… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown
Although they had the aura of other Chrysler products, the 1961-63 Imperials looked like nothing else on the market. That would change in 1964 when the all-new Imperials borrowed from the Lincoln playbook and went with the boxy, formal… more»
