If this car can even remotely be considered restrained, by 1960 the Lincoln Continental Mark V had been toned down a bit from the 1958 and 1959 models. This gorgeous example is listed on eBay with bids that make… more»
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Affordable Cruiser: 1977 Dodge Aspen R/T Clone
It seems like the F-body Mopar has been the forgotten platform in the past, with most people using Volares and Aspens as parts cars for A-bodies and B-bodies. Volare/Aspen disc brakes are popular upgrades for older platforms. I’ve always… more»
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Money Laundering: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood
In the movies, the mob guys always drove black Cadillacs. Expensive, but sinister was the image that Hollywood tried to get across. Strangely, during summers off from college, I ended up working for a business that had some executives… more»
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Restore or Restomod?: 1974 Plymouth Valiant
I have all sorts of ideas on how to modify this car. But, then again, I like it as it looks now. It’s a 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham and it’s located in Hillsdale, New York and has what seems… more»
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Fly in & Drive Home: 1962 Mercury Meteor S-33
This 1962 Mercury Meteor S-33 is the first year of the second-generation, which only lasted for two model years. That’s a short run, but the 1961 Meteor was a one-year-only car. They went away after 1963, unfortunately. This example… more»
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Refined Design: 1966 Honda S600
The Honda S600 would become the first car to be mass-marketed by Honda, beginning in 1964. This 1966 Honda S600 is listed on eBay with a current bid price of over $16,000 and the reserve isn’t met. It’s located… more»
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Hot or Not? 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Indy 500 Pace Car
How many of you remember the 1980s? I mean, as in you were born and cognizant of your surroundings, not as in you were in a rock band and don’t remember much of that decade. Those of you who… more»
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1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon
Sedan Wagon?! The name of this 1973 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon is almost as long as the car itself. If you need a gigantic, relatively-inexpensive car to haul things around in, this one can be found in… more»
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1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible Woodie
This car could be the subject of a couple of debates: why does it have real oak trim on it, and is it a woodie or a woody? It’s a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible Woodie, or “woody”, as the… more»
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White Night: 1964 Plymouth Valiant V200
“Don’t you mean White Knight, SG? And, why are you showing us a white, four-door Plymouth?!” This car defines my personality perfectly. What could be more useful, hard-working, unassuming, low-maintenance, or trouble-free than a 1964 Plymouth Valiant sedan? Notice… more»
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Scotty G’s Garage: 1984 Nissan Sentra
Let’s take a behind the scenes look at a little car from Scotty G’s (that’s me!) garage. This is not an exciting car unless a person happens to be a lover or collector of vintage Japanese vehicles, so don’t… more»
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Turbo Beast: 2001 Mustang Cobra SVT
You don’t need to spend big money on a brand new Mustang GT to experience a 469 horsepower Mustang. This 2001 Mustang SVT has seen just 13k miles since new and is packing a turbo kit with all the… more»
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4-Speed Classic: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
I admit to having a love for late-70s/early-80s cars, unlike a lot of people. Maybe if I would have grown up in the 1920s or 1950s I would prefer those eras, but for me these were my formative years,… more»
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Desert Fish: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
After a life time spent in the dry California sun, this Barracuda is a ready to drive. Featuring low miles and little to no rust, this fish is in need of some beautification and some good old fashioned elbow… more»
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It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Green: 1975 Chevrolet Vega
To paraphrase the great sage (no pun intended) of our time, Kermit the Frog, It ain’t easy bein’ green. Chevrolet found that out when it produced this car. Well, not this particular 1975 Chevrolet Vega, but, in general, the… more»
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$3,300 or Offer! 1987 Dodge Dakota LE
It’s hard to believe that the Dodge Dakota started out being just a little bigger than a small pickup, because everything has been super-sized since this 1987 Dodge Dakota LE came out thirty long years ago. Now, this size… more»
