The seller indicates that this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner underwent a comprehensive restoration last year. However, carefully examining the supplied images confirms there are still a few minor tasks awaiting its new owner in their quest for perfection. It… more»
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No Frills Survivor: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen arrived in 1976 as the successor to the aging Dart. Over at Plymouth, a badge-engineering version of the automobile called the Volare replaced the Valiant. There were no major leaps forward in the cars from a… more»
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One of 1806: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
It’s not uncommon for car people to collect (or want to collect) cars that their parents owned. In his younger days, my dad drove a Grabber Lime ’71 Mach 1, so seeing old slides of that car started me… more»
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Swedish Survivor: 1968 Saab 96 Deluxe
I have always found it sad that Saab is a company that joined the long list of manufacturers that are no longer with us. It produced some of the most interesting and quirky vehicles in automotive history, with many… more»
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Too Good to be True? 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda dropped its association with the Valiant compact in 1970 when Chrysler gave it and the new Dodge Challenger their own E-body platform. The ‘Cuda 340 was available from 1970 to 1973, replaced by a 360 in… more»
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Overhead Cam: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Convertible
It’s always fun to run across a first-year example of just about any auto, and the Pontiac Firebird is certainly no exception. Pony cars were hot commodities during this period, with Pontiac introducing its F-Body offering as a 1967… more»
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Mellow Yellow: 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible
Boy, you could call this big 1964 Buick Wildcat “Old Yeller”! The very ouvert finish, which appears to be Sunburst is even more pronounced by this Wildcat’s outsized 219″ stretch riding on a 123″ wheelbase – just the length… more»
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Morgan 3-Wheeler Replica: 2015 JZR Beetleback
One of the cooler cars ever conceived was the Morgan Aero 3-Wheeler. An absolutely bonkers car in theory, it represents one of the glaringly few moments in automotive history when a manufacturer built a vehicle with little regard for… more»
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American Icon Serial Number 001: 1954 GMC Scenicruiser
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»
