Some cars represent better candidates for a custom build than others. The 1970 Ford Maverick is a no-brainer because its design and engineering leave room to slot a V8 under the hood to improve performance. That is the path… more»
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66k Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Downsizing became a focus of the automobile industry during the second half of the 1970s. Manufacturers sought to regain some of the performance edge lost to emissions regulations by producing smaller, lighter vehicles. This 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reflects… more»
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A-Code/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
There must have been people within Ford’s management team dancing a jig in 1966. The Mustang represented a bold risk as a niche model, but their faith in the project was rewarded handsomely. The company’s pony car returned enormous… more»
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Former Airline Shuttle: 1972 Checker Aerobus
Checker Motors was well known for its presence in the fleet car business, especially in taxicabs. Back in the day, you couldn’t visit a major metropolitan area without finding several yellow Checker cabs running around. One of Checker’s custom… more»
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Values Dropping? 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s always risky to make predictions about which car or truck is going to rise or drop in value. But there seems to be a very real “settling” of the older air-cooled Porsche market. A few years ago, prices… more»
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Exceptionally Clean! 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the day, I almost bought a new version of this car, a 1977 Chevrolet Nova. I don’t know why; the “almost” being the “close but no cigar” event. Instead, I ended up with a ’77 Z28, and… more»
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The Other Fox Body: 1985 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
Wouldn’t it be amazing if Mercury was still around, and some of the same tactics that gave birth to cars like the Capri 5.0 were employed today? While realizing some of these decisions back in the middle 80s ultimately… more»
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Matching-Numbers? 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396/4-Speed
This is the car I most wanted when I was 13, a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 with a four-speed. It’s on eBay in Elk Mound, Wisconsin, with bids currently just over $23,000, with the reserve not met and only a… more»
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Grandma Grocery Getter: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Originally a high-end version of the F-85 compact, the Cutlass became a series of its own and was upgraded to a mid-size automobile in 1964. A styling refresh came in 1966 that held into 1967, except the front turn… more»
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4-Door Drop-Top! 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
The 1958 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” movement. The cars maintained their futuristic look, which started in 1957, but now with four headlights. The Belvedere was Plymouth’s biggest seller, a notch behind the Fury,… more»
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Rare Combo: 1967 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible
The introduction of the Caliente in 1964 added spice to Ford’s otherwise tame compact-car line-up. The Caliente was a top trim level of the Comet, a model born in the maelstrom of economy vs power, size vs price. As… more»
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3 On-The-Floor! 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Here’s an unusually equipped 1968 Pontiac Bonneville convertible – more on that to follow. It has an imposing presence brought about by its size and fire-truck red finish – hardly inconspicuous! And it appears to be in very sound… more»
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Freshly Restored? 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GT
Sometimes, we see a car that connects to a point in our lives and makes us want to buy it, or perhaps bring it back to showroom condition. This is a scenario that defies all logic because nostalgia is… more»
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Plenty of Patina! 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s, Chevrolet and Ford were always battling for supremacy in the full-size car market. The Impala and Galaxie 500 competed head-to-head, and Chevy usually won (especially in 1965 when they sold one million Impalas). This 1965 Galaxie… more»
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Rotary Power: 1979 Plymouth Fire Arrow
The Plymouth Arrow was a captive import from Mitsubishi that helped improve Chrysler’s fuel mileage claims from 1976 to 1980. For two years (1979 and 1980), they offered the Fire Arrow model, which claimed sportier looks and performance. These… more»
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BF Auction: 2013 Ford Mustang GT With 559 HP!
Modern Mustangs are easy to modify, but few receive the kind of focused, no-expense-spared build seen on this 2013 Ford Mustang GT. Finished in silver and fitted with Roush body components, a Roush Stage 3 supercharger system, high-end wheels,… more»
