The Galaxie nameplate was born in 1959, a year after Chevrolet launched the Impala. Both would be the companies’ top-line cars until 1965 (the year of Ford’s LTD and Chevy’s Caprice). The Galaxie name was chosen to capitalize on… more»
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Plum Crazy Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
Dodge cooked up the Challenger in 1970 to compete in the “pony car” market segment, although they were the last to get in on the act. To allow them to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans-Am… more»
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Demolition Find: 1960 Rambler
Imagine buying a property with a house on it and finding an abandoned old car. That appears to be the case with this 61-year-old Rambler. It’s not an American as the seller postulates, but rather a Rambler Six or… more»
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Same Owner 42 Years: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The Chevy Chevelle was in its second year in 1965, having been added to the line-up in response to a growing market for mid-sized cars. That opportunity was created as full-size cars grew after the introduction of compact models… more»
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Two Door 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon!
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s least expensive station wagon between 1952-74. It was usually a full-sized transport, although the name was used on intermediates during 1963-64. The seller’s 2-door version from 1960 hasn’t been registered for the last 43… more»
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Bank Auction Find: 1963 Triumph TR4
The long-term owner of this 1963 Triumph TR4 passed away without finishing his project, leaving the bank to auction it off along with the rest of his estate. The seller seems to be the lucky buyer who turned up… more»
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Air-Cooled Barn Find! 1965 Porsche 356SC
Working with what was available, Ferdinand Porsche used primarily Volkswagen parts to build the sports car he always wanted. The result was the Porsche 356, introduced just after WWII. It featured, like the Beetle, a rear-mounted flat-four engine driving… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1966 Chevelle SS 396
Due to its growing popularity, the Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own in 1966. It accounted for 15% of all Chevelle sales that year, which means 1 out of every 7 Chevy intermediates would be muscle… more»
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Drop-Top Project or Parts? 1969 Dodge Dart
Dodge’s compacts (along with Plymouth’s) were redesigned in 1967 and those changes would last through the end of the nameplate’s run in 1976. There were popular but not inspiring until Dodge started dropping bigger engines and 4-speeds in them…. more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
While most folks think that the Ford Mustang started the “pony car” movement, the Plymouth Barracuda beat them to the punch by 17 days. Based on the Valiant, the Barracuda carried on through 1969 with its Valiant connection and… more»
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French Barn Find: 1959 Renault Dauphine
So what is a “Dauphine”? Well, Merriam-Webster says that a Dauphine is the wife of a Dauphin. OK, so what’s a Dauphin? Again, according to Webster, a Dauphin is the eldest son of a king. So somehow, we’ve gone… more»
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Vintage Dune Buggy: 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
It’s amazing how many different shapes and sizes Volkswagen-based dune buggies came in. If there is someone out there who can pick off the different makes and manufacturers and the respective model names of the multitude of kits, they… more»
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Garage Find: 1985 Classic Motor Carriages Tiffany
The entire lineup of neoclassical kit cars is hard to keep track of, given how many different varieties of these rolling chariots of 80s excess were made. But the CMC kit – otherwise known as Classic Motor Carriages –… more»
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V8 British Bruiser: 1972 Jensen Interceptor
This may seem like an odd assessment. I view the Jensen Interceptor, such as this 1972 example, in three distinct segments. There’s the front, then the engine, and finally, the rear. Hold that thought, there will be more to… more»
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California Barn Find: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
What is it about those old-school California license plates that just conjure up images of forgotten West Coast classics? This 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 looks like it’s ready to rock in red paint with gold accents, and the rare… more»
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Parked Since 1969: 1955 Chevrolet 210
With the ever-growing popularity of Tri-Five Chevrolets, it is no surprise that potential buyers will be falling over themselves to bid when one hits the market. That is the case with this 1955 Chevrolet 210. It has been parked… more»
