Fun fact of the day: Did you know that the 1966 Belvedere II hardtop outsold its swankier Satellite linemate (36,644 to 35,399)? In the mid 1960s, bucket seats and consoles were in, as were two-door hardtops, so it might… more»
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California Garage Find: 1967 Glas 1700 GT
When it comes to rare German coupes, a Glas GT is near the top of the list in terms of being near impossible to find in the wild. And, if you do find one, there’s a good chance it… more»
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Yard Find 289 V8: 1967 Ford Mustang
Production numbers for the Ford Mustang were off by 22% in 1967. But in fairness, 1966 was a peak year and the Chevrolet Camaro and other competitors had finally arrived on the scene. Besides a styling refresh for the… more»
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Rare Estate Wagon: 1959 Humber Super Snipe
I grew up in the 1960s and was mildly familiar with the Humber automobile, but I don’t ever recall seeing anything named the Super Snipe. Turns out it was a higher-end car built between 1938 and 1967 by the… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1946 Plymouth Special DeLuxe
Ladies and gentlemen, keep your hats on while driving or riding in this 1946 Plymouth Special DeLuxe, the roof is more than high enough. This car predates Chrysler’s K.T. Keller’s famous edict that men should be able to wear… more»
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1-Of-1: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible
After a successful first pass from 1964 to 1966, the hot new Ford Mustang got a styling refresh in 1967. As a result, an enlarged engine compartment could now accommodate big-block V8 engines. The GT Group was an option… more»
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Parked 15 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Tucked away in a garage in northern Iowa for 15 years, this 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo looks like a nice project for anyone into the smaller (on the exterior) third-generation cars. The landau vinyl roof appears to be missing… more»
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Good Starter Car: 1947 Mercury Sedan
One of the largest obstacles to overcome in our hobby is inertia. It takes a lot for someone interested in classic cars to purchase a vehicle to fix up, restore, or hot rod. While many buy with their heart… more»
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Stored Nearly 40 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
After an extended hibernation spanning almost four decades, this two-owner 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has finally reemerged and is looking for a new caretaker to get it back on the road again. However, some tough decisions will be coming up… more»
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Parts Car Project? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was the first serious threat to dethroning the newly appointed King of Pony Cars, the Ford Mustang. Chevrolet sold 221,000 copies of the Camaro in 1967 and another 235,000 in 1968, a relatively unchanged product. This… more»
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Last Registered in 1994: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro “pony car” would close the 1960s with its best sales year up to that point (nearly 250,000 copies). But that performance was aided by a 3-month extension in the production cycle due to a delay in… more»
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More Than a Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Ford Mustang was perhaps the hottest new car of the 1960s. With its sporty good looks and mass appeal, the company built 1.3 million of them from 1964 to 1966. The fastback joined the roster in the Fall… more»
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7k Miles? 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport was one of the first muscle cars to go into production. The car had distinct differences from other Impalas in its cosmetics (the SS markings throughout the vehicle and the wider upper body… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1975 Triumph TR6
This 1975 Triumph TR6 was recently pulled out of long-term storage, and the seller was able to get the engine running with minimal work. It will need restoration, but the seller believes it’s original and will be a great… more»
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Seventies Show Car: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Look carefully at the picture above and remind yourself that Corvettes, even C2s, were once simply used cars. While everyone knew they were special and worth preserving, these sports cars went through the same cycle of depreciation that every… more»
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Barn Find: 1951 Mercury Coupe
Have you been constant in your automotive tastes? Chances are good that if I liked something when I was young, I like it now; however, I lost my affection for the “bathtub” Mercury of 1949-1951 as I entered my… more»
