Each generation of the Ford Thunderbird has been given a nickname that capsules its appeal. For example, the original 1955-57 models are called the “Classic Birds” while their successors from 1958 to 1960 are referred to as “Square Birds”…. more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet had two “new” products to offer buyers in 1964. The first was the all-new mid-size Chevelle, designed to compete with the Ford Fairlane (which had been resized in 1962). The second was the return of the El Camino… more»
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Alice Cooper’s? 1936 Ford Tudor Restomod
Despite earning the nickname of the “Godfather of Shock Rock,” Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper (born Vincent Furnier), is more or less a regular guy offstage. He’s a family man living in Arizona who plays golf… more»
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Summer Cruiser: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Eddie Cochrane once famously sang “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues.” I don’t believe that, because summer is the ideal time to slip behind the wheel of a classic like this 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible to bask… more»
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Mostly Original 1968 Chevrolet Sportvan 90 Deluxe
The 21st century needs a huskier dose of the van in its cultural diet. There’s evidence that we’re getting there: “Boogie Vans” from the ’70s have reemerged, the Chevy Astro has a cult following, and I’ve seen diecast 1/64… more»
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223 Inches of Prestige: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville
In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a really big car to impress your friends, the Pontiac Bonneville had to be on your shortlist. With a 124-inch wheelbase, it was on par with its GM cousins, the Buick… more»
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1957 Ford F-350 NAPCO 4×4 Conversion
Today, four-wheel-drive is synonymous with the pickup truck, but it hasn’t always been so. Ford Motor Company didn’t offer a factory four-wheel-drive system on its F-Series line until 1959, two years after our featured truck was built. In the meantime, companies… more»
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Drive it Home: 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop
Some people have a natural aversion to the cold, meaning it takes something pretty special to lure them away from their warm environment. Perhaps this 1960 Chrysler New Yorker Hardtop could be the ideal bait. It is an extraordinarily… more»
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Reasonably Priced 1992 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
By the time you read this, the auction for this Buick Roadmaster wagon will be over – but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t warrant discussion. And that’s because these B-platform behemoths were white-hot not so long ago, and it… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
While Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the Thunderbird, it faced strong opposition from the Buick Riviera and Pontiac Grand Prix during the early 1960s which eroded sales. However, the introduction of a new model in… more»
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Well Maintained: 1987 Fiat Panda
The Giant Panda has been identified as a vulnerable species, and there is a global move to ensure its survival. This 1987 Fiat Panda is anything but giant but has survived in remarkable condition. Part of its core strength… more»
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Running Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup as a personal luxury car (the same year that the Toronado also debuted). It was a fancier version of the standard Cutlass and would eventually become the GM division’s best seller. This… more»
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South Bend’s Last Stand: 1964 Studebaker Commander
The handwriting was on the wall for Studebaker in late 1963 when they ceased automobile production in the U.S. (South Bend, Indiana). For the next 2 ½ years, output was focused solely on operations in Hamilton, Ontario until Studebaker… more»
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24k-Mile One Owner: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
In the early 1970s, General Motors felt that more passenger protection mandates were coming due to rollovers in accidents. If that were true it could mean the end of true hardtops and convertibles. So, in 1973, they introduced the… more»
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Full Size Performer? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Before the advent of intermediates and Pony cars, full-sizers were how America rolled. Hopping them up, despite their size, was part of car culture. I enjoyed these big cars years ago, and still do today – and that’s the… more»
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One-Owner 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
With its one-year-only front end, one-year-only convertible, and one owner history, this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible in Decatur, Illinois distinguishes itself before you even twist the key. Furthermore, that twist prompts the full-sized drop-top to life and the… more»
