The Ford Anglia was a small 2-door sedan built in England from 1939 to 1967. The Prefecta was essentially an upscale 4-door version of the same vehicle. The seller’s nearly finished project should be a Prefecta 100-E, which was… more»
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Do It For The Hobby: 1974 Mustang II
To say that nobody wants 1974-78 Mustangs is probably to exaggerate a bit, but most collectors, Mustangers or not, have little use for this generation. It’s a shame, really, as these cars sold in greater numbers than some in… more»
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5-Speed and Supercharged: 1991 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
While the late eighties and early nineties might be considered by many to be an overall doldrum period for intriguing autos, Ford came close to hitting a home run for the time with the Thunderbird Super Coupe, IMHO. The… more»
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Cheap Wheels Pickup: 1991 Ford Ranger
The Ranger has had two runs as a smaller pickup truck in the Ford world. First as a compact from 1983 to 2012, then later as a mid-size beginning in 2019 (and still in production). The earlier trucks replaced… more»
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TPIR Showcase Prize! 1979 Ford Fairmont Wagon
Just appearing in contestant’s row on The Price Is Right is an exciting feat in itself, but to make it all the way into the showcase and win an automobile from Bob Barker is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Although… more»
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56,879 Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac reached its peak production of the 2nd generation Firebird in 1979 with 211,453 units built. A buyer had a choice of the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula or Trans Am. While the Trans Am received most of the attention… more»
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64k Mile 2002 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Beginning as a two-occupant convertible in the mid-fifties, the Ford Thunderbird is one of those autos that successfully changed with the times, growing in size and eventually adding a temporary four-door model to the roster. After a five-year break… more»
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One of 2,000: Rare Princess Grace Limited Edition 1963 Ford Thunderbird
Limited Edition cars have been used to generate foot traffic to dealerships for years, especially in the middle of the sales cycle when sales generally slow down. Back in 1963, Lee Iacocca hoped to generate some buzz at Ford… more»
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V8-Equipped: 1974 Chevrolet Vega
European and Japanese manufacturers caught American producers unaware with the success of their subcompact models. Domestic marques soon produced their own answers to the onslaught of imports, although some were more successful than others. This 1974 Chevrolet Vega is… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
What is the most iconic American car produced during the 1950s? Actually, that is a loaded question that will draw different responses from classic enthusiasts. The C1 Corvette could be considered the most influential, launching a badge that remains… more»
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76k Original Miles: 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Tidy presentation, a V8 under the hood, and affordability. It is sometimes difficult to bring those three traits together in a classic purchase, but this 1976 Mercury Cougar XR-7 does a respectable job of trying. It is guaranteed to… more»
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Original Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When it comes to the question of desirability, American classics don’t come much better than this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It is a genuine “Fuelie” featuring some factory options that help it to tick many of the boxes that… more»
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Bug + Trailer: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
One shortcoming that is often cited when people discuss the iconic Volkswagen Beetle is a general lack of luggage space. However, this ’67 Bug addressed that issue, courtesy of its custom trailer. It adds versatility when it is needed,… more»
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Rebuilt 454 V8! 1975 Chevrolet Cheyenne C20
The C/K Series of pickup trucks was built by General Motors from 1960 to 2002 and was marketed by both Chevrolet and GMC. The third generation of the “Rounded Line” had the longest tenure between 1973 and 1991. The… more»
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Nova Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
By 1962, Chevrolet had two players in the burgeoning compact car market. First was the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled) in 1960, followed by the more routine Chevy II a couple of years later. The Chevy II (aka Nova) was… more»
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Regal In Red: Beautiful 1977 Ford Ranchero GT
Two weeks ago, I wrote a post on a 1972 Ford Ranchero, and I guess the Ranchero is a topic that I’m not ready to let go of. That being the case, and for your review, today’s topic is… more»
