Bahama Yellow, or Butterscotch as it was called at Dodge dealers, was one of Chrysler’s High Impact paint offerings, a special selection of flashy colors designed to cast even more eyes on the company’s already attention-getting muscle cars. While… more»
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Single Year 336 V8: 1963 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
One-year-only models are not a new phenomenon in the automotive world, although their appearance isn’t always by design. The 1963 Pontiac Tempest is a perfect example of this, because it was the only year when a buyer could order… more»
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Super Grand National: 1987 Buick Regal GNX
The muscle car recipe is remarkably straightforward. Take one production model, squeeze in a fire-breathing V8, and you have a vehicle capable of producing mind-blowing performance that can effortlessly transform tires into smoke. Seems easy enough, but Buick decided… more»
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Shelby Touches: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
I once heard a motoring journalist state that the First Generation Mustang is the automotive equivalent of the Lego block. He emphasized that he wasn’t being derogatory, but was acknowledging that the enormous selection of available factory and aftermarket… more»
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63k-Mile Survivor? 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air began as a special 2-door hardtop in 1950 and expanded to become Chevy’s top series in 1954. Carrying a higher level of interior and exterior trim, 248,750 copies of the Bel Air 4-door sedan were… more»
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Rare Japanese Classic: 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
Some classics are designed to be taken seriously, while others appear to be tongue-in-cheek creations by the manufacturer. Released in 1989, the Nissan S-Cargo falls into the latter category. Not only is its name a play on the French… more»
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Three-Door Plucked Chicken: 1962 Dodge Dart
Most Mopar fans recall the Dart being Dodge’s successful compact from 1963 to 1976. But for the four years prior, it was at the lower end of the company’s full-size roster. This ’62 Dart is one of the so-called… more»
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430 V8 Powered: 1968 Buick Riviera
Learning how to properly paint a car is a valuable skill if you’re a classic auto enthusiast, and the seller of this 1968 Buick Riviera says he purchased it specifically for the reason of becoming proficient in this area. … more»
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First Year Edition: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
I have recently opined a bit about the Chrysler brand’s current state of sad affairs, “Oh Chrysler, where have you gone?” Well, in a similar vein, I can ask the same about Pontiac. The only difference, of course, is… more»
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Rare 1966 Studebaker Daytona V8 Sports Sedan
It’s hard to pinpoint the moment in time when you could see the end was coming for Studebaker Corp. Most would say that happened in December 1963 when they announced an end to all U.S. production. They would soldier… more»
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Family-Owned 62 Years: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
If you love beautifully-restored red ‘Birds with a known history, then this gorgeous 1955 Ford Thunderbird is for you. It was purchased by the current owner’s father way back in 1963 and has remained in the same family ever… more»
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Only 42k Miles? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
How startling must the 1955 Chevrolet been when it was unveiled on showroom floors in late October 1954? Some Chevy buyers were certainly taken aback, and anecdotes from those who worked on the car say that the 1956 Chevrolet… more»
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Like New: 105 Mile 1994 Cagiva Moke
Originally conceived for military applications, BMC turned to civilian production of the Mini Moke when the armed forces rejected its proposal. The Moke managed to survive in various forms until the end of 1993, with our feature Cagiva Moke… more»
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Fun Driver: 1963 Chevrolet Nova 350
I typically prefer my classics unmolested, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t admire cars like this 1963 Chevrolet Nova. It possesses an almost sinister appearance, an impression heightened by the 350ci V8 hiding under the hood. It is… more»
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292-Powered: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Some classics possess the ability to turn more heads today than they did when new. Such is the case with this 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria. Every aspect of this car will draw almost universal praise, from its sparkling paint… more»
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Running, Driving 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp
Maneuvering into the muscle car market with the Plymouth Valiant entailed a few contortions. The division packed plenty of excitement into its best-known models – the Barracuda, Superbird, and Road Runner – but as insurance and gas costs rose,… more»
