While there were serious issues to deal with in the America of the 1950s, there was also a sense that it was a country on the move. Cars were getting larger, sleeker, and faster. The passenger aviation industry was… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1973 Plymouth Scamp
In 1971, Plymouth added the Valiant Scamp to its roster. It was their version of the Dodge Dart Swinger hardtop coupe. In return, Dodge picked up the fastback Demon, their variant of the Plymouth Duster. Though not as popular… more»
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SHO Enough! 1990 Ford Taurus With Parts Car
The late ’80s weren’t the best of times for domestic cars, especially if hot-footin’ it was your goal. Sure, there were models available that had a reasonable pretension of go-fast behavior but they weren’t unique or really specialized in… more»
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BF Auction: 1981 Ford Bronco 4×4 Free Wheeling
Purchasing a classic that recently emerged from hibernation is sometimes a gamble, but that isn’t the case with this 1981 Ford Bronco 4×4 Free Wheeling. The current owner worked through a meticulous revival process that will allow the winning… more»
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Rebuilt Grocery Getter: 1974 Ford Pinto
The Pinto was Ford’s first entry into the subcompact car market which was dominated by the imports going into the 1970s. The Pinto was in production from 1971 to 1980 and would spawn the Mercury Bobcat along the way…. more»
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U.S.-Built Drop-Top: 1985 Renault Alliance
American Motors was never flush with cash, but times were particularly tight in the late 1970s and early 1980s. AMC wasn’t “big enough” to be saved like Chrysler, who was the beneficiary of a mega loan by the U.S…. more»
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Factory Tri Power: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevrolet Impala got a redesign on the B-Body platform for its third generation beginning in 1961, and for the first time, a Super Sport option became available, corporately known as the RPO-240 package. Unfortunately, it’s one of those… more»
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California Driver: 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2000
Vintage Alfa Romeos have a loyal following among car enthusiasts. Many of the 1960s and 70s-era models represented the generations that brought the bulk of their acolytes into the fold, but I would wager the model most recognized as… more»
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502 BBC Powered: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
If you are a purist, don’t stop reading just yet. This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am is the real deal, according to the seller but it is powered by a big block 502 cubic inch GM crate engine. It is… more»
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Museum Quality? 1984 Dodge Rampage
Smaller pickup trucks grew to be popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Dodge created the Rampage in 1982 to compete with the VW Rabbit Sportruck and Subaru BRAT in the subcompact space. It was a unibody pickup that was… more»
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Original Paint: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
I’ll come right out and say it: I think that the quirky Corvair Greenbrier is the best-looking small van ever built. Sure, the Econoline and A100 are also offbeat, fun-looking little haulers, but the two-tone paint on this Chevy… more»
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Super Muscle Car: 1970 Plymouth Superbird
The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird really don’t need much of an introduction regarding their importance in Mopar racing history, as most NASCAR fans my age or older remember when Buddy Baker broke the… more»
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Good Buy? 1974 Dodge Challenger 360
The “pony car” market got off to a rousing start in 1964 with the popular Ford Mustang. Chevrolet and others would come along in 1967-68 and Dodge got into the market in 1970. But the market soon began to… more»
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Affordable Mopar? 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge introduced the Challenger in 1970, the last of the automakers to join the “pony car” movement. It was initially successful at nearly 77,000 units in the first year, though that was a fraction of what the market leader… more»
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Big Block 1967 Chevrolet Caprice in Royal Plum
With a regal shine on mostly original Royal Plum paint, this 1967 Chevrolet Caprice in Saint Joseph, Missouri seeks a new caretaker. The well-appointed Chevy comes with a paltry 58,000 miles on the odometer and documentation dating to the… more»
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Sportbak Custom: 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a major shift in interest in 1980s and 1990s-era vehicles, most commonly seen at shows like Hagerty’s “Radwood” celebrations. The movement has cast a spotlight on cars and trucks that were simply… more»
