In 1958, Chevrolet ditched the benign-sounding 150 and 210 nameplates for its lowest two series of automobiles. The Biscayne and Bel Air replaced them, and the Impala debuted at the top spot. Through 1975, the Biscayne was the barest… more»
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Semi-Survivor: 1966 Dodge Charger
Given the success of the Ford Mustang in 1965, Dodge launched a bigger version of the pony car in 1966 and dubbed it the Charger. It was based on the B-body Chrysler intermediates. Sales were lackluster for the first… more»
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Beautifully Unrestored: 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo
The other day, a Porsche 911 of a certain desirable spec sold for over $1 million on a popular auction site. The buyer was all too happy to share that it will be joining a private collection where it… more»
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351 V8 Upgrade: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car in 1974. It had gotten big and bloated, so it morphed into a subcompact from 1974 to 1978. The timing was perfect for Mustang II sales given the OPEC oil embargo that had… more»
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Super Duty Tribute: 1963 Pontiac Tempest
The Super Duty was a limited-production Pontiac built for action on the racetrack. It used a souped-up 421 cubic inch V8 that was deposited in no more than 88 Catalinas and a dozen or so Tempests. Aluminum panels were… more»
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Ultra Compact British Camper: 1967 Sunbeam Funwagon
Given the vast size of some modern recreational vehicles, the mindset must be bigger is better, as many seem to have a footprint more like that of a big-rig semi. I get that those rolling hotels are comfortable and… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Changes were afoot for America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, in 1973. It was the first year for the polyurethane front bumpers and the last for the chrome rear bumpers (new federal safety standards). Demand continued to be strong… more»
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Rare Spirit of America Edition: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
The United States was set to celebrate its Bicentenary in 1976, but Chevrolet started the party early by releasing the Spirit of America options package across various badges in 1974. The Impala was one of the beneficiaries, but the… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1952 MG TD
MG’s T-series roadsters forged a path for sports cars in America, beginning with the spindly, narrow TC. Some 2000 TCs were exported by MG to the US, and countless others were shipped home when servicemen returned from the war…. more»
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428/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2
Some classics are more than a pretty face, possessing genuine performance credentials. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2. It isn’t perfect, but it presents as a driver-grade classic with a few visible rust issues…. more»
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Affordable Driver: 1983 Dodge Shelby Charger
Mention the name Shelby, and the thoughts of many enthusiasts will turn to high-performance variants of Ford’s First Generation Mustang. However, the legendary engineer also targeted the Fifth Generation Dodge Charger, adding enhancements to improve the driving experience. This… more»
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Recent Import: 1988 Renault R4 Savane
Although the Citroën 2CV is considered France’s iconic “car of the people,” its sales figures pale in comparison to those achieved by the Renault R4. In fact, during a much shorter production run, the R4 outsold the 2CV by… more»
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Real Attitude: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser
While some custom builds are subtle and restrained, others possess a genuine attitude. This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser falls into the latter category, with an appearance guaranteed to turn heads. It runs and drives well, leaving scope for… more»
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Drop-Top Bug: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle, Bug) was the world’s most-produced automobile. From 1938 to 2003, the air-cooled version saw 21.5 million copies built and sold all over the world. Seen less often than the little coupe is the… more»
Project-Grade FJ62: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
These days, it is not uncommon for late-model Porsches built in limited quantities to sell for high six figures or even low seven figures, in extreme cases. It’s amazing, really, to see the price placed on vehicles that will… more»
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2-Owner Running Project: 1961 Plymouth Valiant
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, just about every major U.S. automaker began to field a compact car. The impetus may have come from the success that Volkswagen was having with the Beetle. Plymouth’s entry was the Valiant,… more»
