When the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were in production from 1955 to 1957, three levels of trim were offered based on the level of your budget. The 150 was for basic transportation, while the Bel Air was top-of-the-line. In the middle… more»
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Bargain Potential? 1966 Morgan 4/4
In an era when progress marches forward without regard for whether the previous way of doing things needed improvement, the Morgan roadster reminds us why some traditions have endured. In the case of cars like this 1966 4/4, it… more»
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390-Powered Convertible: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Convertibles were still popular in the mid-1960s, and Ford offered them in all their major series. The Galaxie 500 was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala, and they built more than 24,000 drop-tops in 1967, with only 20% being… more»
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13k Mile 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro had a longer lifespan than most automobiles, introduced in 1970 with the overall body style changing very little until production ended after 1981. However, the exterior did receive a minor makeover for 1978, and in… more»
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How Many Left? 1988 Pontiac Grand Am LE
Did you know that GM built roughly 3 million third-generation Pontiac Grand Ams? I’m not surprised, considering you used to see these economy cars practically everywhere. Malls, high schools, suburban driveways – you name it, there was likely a… more»
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Last of the 250 GT Series: 1963 Ferrari Lusso
Possibly the most beautiful of Ferrari’s 250 GT series, the three hundred fifty GT/L road cars produced from 1962 to 1964 were soon known simply as “Lusso” – Italian for luxury. Technically, these cars were the final evolution of… more»
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Rockford Style: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
As a teenager, I was fortunate that my father was an enormous fan of the TV series The Rockford Files. It meant that the show became a staple of our weekly viewing schedule. I never watched it for the… more»
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1961 Mercury Meteor 600 With 8,100 Original Miles!
Had things gone to plan, our feature car would have become the 1961 Edsel Ranger. However, when Ford’s bold plans for the Edsel brand collapsed, the company recouped the development costs of the new Ranger by rebadging it and… more»
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455 Equipped: 1967 Buick Skylark
The seller refers to this 1967 Buick Skylark as restored, but because of the upgraded engine hiding under the hood, I would probably consider it refurbished. It spent twenty-five years in storage but has been revived and is ready… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Badge revivals are nothing new in the automotive world. Chevrolet followed the practice in 1983 when it reintroduced the SS badge to the Monte Carlo range after a twelve-year absence. Our featured SS rolled off the line in 1985… more»
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Power Top: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
We may have passed the summer solstice, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hit the road on a sunny day in a classic Convertible before winter arrives. Hiding in this garage is a prime candidate for those… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am 455
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
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Muscle Ute: 1975 Chevrolet El Camino 454
If you want a muscle car with some serious utility, you can’t go wrong with this El Camino. This 1975 example has some serious muscle chops with a 454-cubic-inch V8, Turbo 400 automatic, limited-slip rear end, swivel bucket seats,… more»
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Cold War V4: 1982 ZAZ-968M
In December 2008, Top Gear UK aired a story arguing that no Communist country had ever produced a good car. One of the witnesses for the prosecution was a ZAZ-968, a car that enjoyed a typically long production life…. more»
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1966 Chevrolet Caprice 396 4-Speed
This 1966 Chevrolet Caprice has an interesting history. The story goes that its first owner was a line worker at Chevrolet’s Oshawa factory, helping build the car that would eventually find its way into their garage. It is a… more»
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Rare R-Code 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
In 1963, Ford rolled out a 427 cubic inch V8 to compete with Chevrolet’s 409, Chrysler’s 413, and Pontiac’s 421 on the street (and on the track). Two versions of the 427 existed, the 425 hp R-Code and the… more»
