With the ascension of Bunkie Knudsen and John DeLorean into Pontiac’s executive sphere came a certain audacity of marketing that few automakers have managed to match. We could list the big stories: the GTO, the Super Duty race cars,… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7
Originally conceived as Mercury’s entry into the emerging pony car market, the Cougar eventually morphed into a personal luxury car that offered buyers plenty of creature comforts. The brand’s demise could have allowed the badge to disappear with barely… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Some classics are a triumph of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance suggested by their appearance. This 1962 Chevrolet Impala doesn’t fall into that category, with its drivetrain specifications promising muscle car potential. It presents extremely well… more»
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One Family Owned: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop
Many enthusiasts consider a long-term ownership history a critical factor when searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop comfortably ticks that box, having been part of the same family since… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Ford Mustang
With plenty of warm weather still on offer, now would seem to be the ideal time to grab a classic and to hit the road. A rust-free First Generation Mustang is an obvious choice, and this 1967 example deserves… more»
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End of the Line: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s compact Corvair entered the scene in 1960 with a lot of fanfare and optimism. Nearly a decade later, it retreated into history with barely an honorable mention. The seller’s 1969 Monza Sport Coupe is one of only 2,717… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
The Ford Falcon was perhaps the best-selling U.S.-built compact car of the 1960s (that’s before the Mustang came along). Launched in 1960, Ford delivered just shy of half a million copies in 1961, before new competition began to take… more»
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FE-Powered Hot Rod: 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner
Our Buckeye State Barn Finder Ted may have just found something to keep all the Ford fans on the site awake tonight. Not only is it a 1961 Galaxie Starliner, which was a beautiful car straight from Ford Motor Company’s assembly… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind For Sure! 1957 Cadillac Hearse Camper Conversion
To quote British funny man John Cleese, “Now for something completely different.” There’s one-of-a-kind vehicles and then there is this: a 1957 Superior Coach Cadillac Hearse that was converted into a custom-built camper back in 1968. Boy, I would… more»
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Only Two SoCal Owners: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The late Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys created the mystique of sunny Southern California in his brilliant music and even gave the Ford Thunderbird tons of free advertising. In the group’s 1964 hit, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, the upbeat… more»
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All Original? 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
I’ve always appreciated when a carmaker appreciates their own product. A few modern automakers still seem to get it: Jeep hides “Easter Eggs,” little reminders all over their various models about Jeep’s rich history. You can hardly look at… more»
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Low Mileage and Bulletproof: 1990 Lexus LS400
Among iconic luxury sedans, the very definition of flagship in the dictionary should have a photo of the Lexus LS400 next to it. There’s no question in my mind that the LS deserves top billing in this category, even… more»
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Basic Wheels: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova (1975-79) was its last as a rear-wheel drive vehicle, yet it was as popular as the cars that preceded it. Chevy cancelled the Nova to make way for the FWD Citation, which… more»
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44k Miles: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
The handsome new 1979 Cadillac Eldorado was a huge hit in its first year, selling 67,436 units, an improvement of over 20,000 compared to the gigantic 1978 models, and speaking of size, the new Eldo lost over a thousand… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1962 Dodge Lancer
Plymouth launched the Valiant in 1960 as its first entry in the hot new compact car market. Dodge followed suit the next year with a badge-engineered version called the Lancer (the nameplate was used just a few years earlier… more»
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Sport Series Survivor? 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series is the forerunner of the popular muscle car movement of the 1960s. From 1955 to 1965, they were trimmed like New Yorkers but performed at a higher level. To boost overall sales, Chrysler cooked… more»
