“There is no substitute for cubic inches” was a phrase that my grandfather often repeated when it came to trucks in general and tow vehicles in particular. He was correct for the time. In the seventies and early eighties,… more»
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Sunshine Yellow Convertible: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 4+3
If you could build the perfect C4 Chevrolet Corvette, what would it look like? For me, this is the car I’d configure if you could still walk into the dealership and order one. The color is called “Sunshine Yellow”… more»
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Numbers Matching Drop-Top: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
The R/T (Road/Track) edition of several 1960s and 1970s Dodge products indicated you were in the company of a muscle car. The Charger R/T and Coronet R/T came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment, while the… more»
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Mostly Original: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The Formula edition of the Pontiac Firebird arrived in 1970 with the debut of the second generation of the popular “pony car”. It was a performance compromise between the base Firebird and the Trans Am. With muscle cars on… more»
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Survivor! 1991 Honda CRX Si
Honda’s CRX sprang from its Civic lineage in the same manner as the Prelude arose from the Accord: as a sporty alternative to its sedate, economical siblings. The snub-nosed hatchback was given a lively suspension, an economy engine, and… more»
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1-of-3: 1988 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Cabriolet
When most people walk into a showroom to purchase a new car, price is often a governing factor behind their choice. They have a budget in mind but may splash a few extra dollars on options to enhance the… more»
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One-Owner Pickup: 1988 Ford F-150
Classic Pickups typically enjoy a sense of presence courtesy of their physical size. However, the impact is heightened when someone orders their new purchase in a shade like the Black found on this 1988 Ford F-150. It is a… more»
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34k Original Miles: 1977 Cadillac Seville
Sometimes, a seller’s mileage claims for a classic don’t stand scrutiny. At others, the car is so beautifully preserved that it leaves little doubt. Such is the case with this 1977 Cadillac Seville. From its stunning exterior to its… more»
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Mark IV Survivor: 1976 Lincoln Continental
The 1970s Lincoln Continental Mark IV was a true land yacht. In production from 1972 to 1976, it was up to 228 inches in length by 1976 (a full 19 feet) and weighed more than 5,200 lbs. That automobile… more»
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Original Farm Find: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino SS
I am happy to count myself among a small, but vocal contingent of people who feel that General Motors should put the El Camino back in production. We hear all this incessant whining about how the average American doesn’t… more»
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Significant Recent Work: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
This 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 is a striking car with no apparent needs. The seller recently splashed a cool $6,500 on it, producing a car that runs and drives nicely. It is a turnkey proposition and could be ideal… more»
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440-Equipped: 1966 Dodge Charger
This 1966 Dodge Charger proves that fantastic classics are still hidden in barns and sheds, waiting to be liberated and returned to their rightful place on our roads. It hibernated since 2000, but the seller revived it last fall,… more»
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Very Presentable Poncho: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
1977 was the high-water mark for Pontiac’s Grand Prix in regards to sales as a record 288,430 units found new garages and driveways across America. It would also be the last of the “Boulevard Cruisers” and the successful fourth… more»
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350 V8 Transplant: 1979 Buick Skylark
The Skylark nameplate has covered a lot of different Buick products over the years. Between 1975 to 1979, it shared the same platform as the popular Chevy Nova and other divisions of General Motors. To help lower fuel consumption,… more»
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Drop-Top Pickup: 1989 Dodge Dakota
The Dodge Dakota was a mid-size pickup truck built and sold by Chrysler from 1987 to 2011. It was larger than its contemporaries the Ford Ranger and the Chevy S-10. Between 1989 and 1991, a convertible version of the… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1984 AMC Eagle 4X4
In the 1980s, the AMC Eagle was the only passenger car that was equipped with four-wheel drive. Because AMC had acquired Jeep years before, it enabled them to combine Jeep utility with the ease and comfort of the Concord… more»
