The Super Bee was Dodge’s corporate response to the Plymouth Road Runner. Launched in 1968, it was based on the mid-size Coronet. But it had a shorter life than its Plymouth’s cousin, being on the roster for only four… more»
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Potential Vintage Racer: 1966 Triumph TR4A
If you are looking for a vintage race candidate with the right patina, you couldn’t do much better than this 1966 Triumph TR4A that’s currently listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace and is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The… more»
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Solid Foundation: 1955 Lincoln Capri Project
For most of the 1950s, the Capri was Lincoln’s upscale version of the Cosmopolitan (though there was nothing pedestrian about that model). The Continental eventually replaced it when that brand was resurrected. The seller has a nice project from… more»
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Barn Bound 54 Years: 1940 Dodge Business Coupe
The D14 was a one-year Dodge model in 1940 and was called the Luxury Liner series. Body styles included 2- and 4-door sedans, convertibles, station wagons, a limousine (!) – and a business coupe, like the seller’s car. This… more»
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Parts Car in the Rough: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Chevrolet and Ford competed head-to-head in the full-size market. That meant buyers had to choose between cars like the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie (Chevy usually won the sales game). The seller has a… more»
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1972 Dodge Challenger 340 4-Speed Project
The heyday for the Dodge Challenger “pony car” was in 1970 and 1971. That’s when big-block V8 engines still ruled the Chrysler family tree, and the Challenger R/T had 383, 440, and Hemi 426 cubic-inch motors in its wheelhouse…. more»
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Half Car, Half Cycle! Rupp Centaur Project
In mid-1973, I was lucky enough to go on a tour of the Rupp Industries manufacturing plant in Mansfield, Ohio. While I don’t remember seeing a Centaur, although they must have been well along in the development process, I… more»
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Handbuilt Classic! 1976 Excalibur Phaeton
I would excuse you for thinking this car was just another tired-looking “neo-classic”, so common in the 1980s that they became parodies of the cars they were meant to imitate. This 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton, however, is a “real”… more»
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Fastback Find: 1965 Ford Mustang C-Code
Today, the most desirable early Ford Mustang is probably the fastback. It wasn’t in the mix when the car debuted in the Spring of 1964 (1964 ½?), arriving in the Fall when the official 1965 model year began. The… more»
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Sleeper Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The 1972 Chevrolet Nova was largely unchanged from 1971, yet production rose nearly 80% after labor issues hit GM the year before. This seller offers a nice sleeper that was stored for 10 years before being resurrected. It has a 350 cubic… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
The Pontiac Can Am was a limited-production muscle car that was made for only one year (1977) and was part LeMans and part Trans Am. Pontiac’s marketing partner, Jim Wangers, conceived it, but it may have been too little,… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Project or parts car? That is the question this 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau raises. It was magnificent in its prime, but time hasn’t treated it kindly. The motor is missing, the interior is partially dismantled, and the listing images… more»
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No Reserve California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
The Ford Mustang California Special is one of those limited-edition models you either think is enormously cool or consider a bit of a poser. The package, which largely focused on cosmetic enhancements, could be optioned up into a muscle… more»
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B-Series Barn Find: 1949 Dodge B-1-B Pickup
The resumption of automotive innovation among American automakers after World War II was quite sluggish, to say the least. Almost all post-war production cars were simply continuations of pre-war models, with pre-war styling (Studebaker and Kaiser were notable exceptions)…. more»
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Unusual Find: 1937 Willys Sedan
When you hear the name Willys, there’s a good chance your mind goes straight to the heavily modified hot rods that have become familiar sights in the hobby. But here’s something a little different: a 1937 Willys Model 37… more»
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30 Years in the Garage: 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal
Say the words “analog GT” and not many cars come to mind that truly fit the definition. The Alfa Romeo Montreal, however, is one that checks the necessary boxes. An achingly beautiful car with fewer than 4,000 units produced… more»
