From 1939 to 1958, the Champion was the “bread and butter” car of Studebaker, which meant it appealed to budget-minded buyers. In 1953, the Champion differed from the Commander in that it used an inline-6 while the latter came… more»
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Highlander Interior: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
Being of Scottish descent and loving these big, bulbous Chryslers of the 1940’s, I’m more than tempted to take a look at this one. It’s in great shape and has the unique, tartan plaid Highlander interior. So, what’s a… more»
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Recent Restomod: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
If it’s well-planned and built to high-quality standards, just about any vehicle can be turned into something cooler and more attention-getting than when it was born. However, one car in particular that seems to be especially responsive to upgrades… more»
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Hot 425A Trophy V8! 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
Bigger was better in the Pontiac lineup before the mid-’60s “muscle car” (mid-sized body with larger engines from the full-size line-up) took over the spotlight, and this ’62’s 425A engine was as hot as you could get in a… more»
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396 Powered: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino has so many positive attributes that it is impossible to choose a single one as most significant. It looks tired, but it is rust-free. The seller performed a few mechanical upgrades to maximize the… more»
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Gentleman Jim: 1975 GMC Sierra Pickup
For many years, GMC has offered badge-engineered versions of Chevrolet pickups. In 1973, the “square body” versions of the trucks were launched and would remain in production into the 1990s. In 1975, the GMC Sierra was the equivalent of… more»
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Award Winning Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
After a four-year absence in the Oldsmobile lineup, the 442 name was revived in 1985, following the recent demise of the Hurst/Olds. It was based on the Cutlass Calais in 1985 and 1986, but switched to the Cutlass Supreme… more»
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4-Speed Drop-Top: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevrolet Corvair was almost in a class by itself. While it was designed to compete with other compact cars in the 1960s, it was quite different than the rest of Detroit. Like the VW Beetle, it had a… more»
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Driver Quality Roadster: 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
While there’s absolutely a shift happening within the collector car marketplace of vehicles aging out of popularity as the people who previously looked after them also grow old, there are still some models that seem to be somewhat immune… more»
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1 Owner V8 Convertible: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
The appeal of an enthusiast car can not always be distilled down into transmission and engine options. Sometimes, the collective whole must be considered, and in the case of this one-owner 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible listed here on… more»
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Original 360: 1971 Ford F250 Camper Special
Slide-On Campers offer the best of both worlds. When fitted to the right vehicle, they allow owners to venture deep into the wilderness, accessing locations that would typically be beyond the reach of vehicles like the Winnebago. However, they… more»
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5.0-Litre/5-Speed: 1989 Ford Mustang GT
If you adopt a hardline approach, this 1989 Ford Mustang GT isn’t a genuine survivor. It retains its original V8 and five-speed transmission, but the paint touchups and a few mechanical upgrades mean it isn’t exactly as it left… more»
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R2 Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti is one of those “what could have been” cars. In production for the 1963 and 1964 model years, it was the halo automobile that was supposed to help save Studebaker. But it came too late and… more»
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Turnkey Classic: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some classics seem to be a complete package. They present exceptionally well and are a turnkey proposition that can provide immediate motoring pleasure. This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 ticks those boxes, adding “iconic muscle car” to its list… more»
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40k Mile 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 4-Speed
The 1968-72 era of the Chevrolet Nova is popular with “cloners” – taking regular examples and turning them into Super Sports. Since this 1969 has a numbers-matching drivetrain, it must be a real-deal SS 350, using a 300 hp… more»
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62 Miles As New! 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 360
Demand for muscle cars (and pony cars built as muscle cars) had fallen way off as the 1970s rolled out. Plymouth couldn’t muster 12,000 copies of the Barracuda in 1974, so they gave up on the genre (as did… more»
