General Motors took another crack at large, rear-wheel drive cars in the 1990s. That included the Buick Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996. They resurrected the nameplate after a 33-year hiatus and applied it to full-size 4-door sedans and 6… more»
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V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8
By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start. Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»
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Patina Gone Wild: 1968 Ford Falcon Coupe
The advent of the Volkswagen Bug shoved the North American auto industry into downsizing mode. While the 1950s were an era of continual bloat, the consumer was gravitating inexorably to small imports. Terrified of being left out, car makers… more»
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Triple Black Big Block: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
About two weeks ago, I penned this piece on a 1963 Galaxie 500 XL and mentioned that both the ’63 and ’66 were my favorite Dearborn full-sizers. Well, today I have a 1966 Galaxie 500 convertible for your review… more»
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Loads of New Parts! 1958 Ford Ranchero
Ford had an interesting idea in 1957: take a 2-door station wagon and turn it into a pickup truck. And that’s what they did and called it the Ranchero. The utility coupe – or “Ute” as they’re sometimes referred… more»
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Original Paint: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
After a successful first three years, the Pontiac Firebird (which shared its platform with the Chevy Camaro) got redesigned in 1970. This resulted in a sleeker-looking automobile whose new looks would carry it through 1981. Production numbers for the… more»
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German-Built Coupe: 1959 Borgward Isabella
One of the lesser-remembered German automobile manufacturers of the 1950s was Borgward Gmbh. Based in Bremen, the outfit was in business from 1954 to 1962 and competed with the likes of BMW and Mercedes. One of the nifty cars… more»
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Cashmere and Flame: 1981 Dodge D150
Great colors can make or break a classic car or truck, especially when all of the other “must have” details are right. In the case of this clean 1981 Dodge D150 pickup, the short-bed design and 318 V8 power… more»
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One Family Owned: 1990 Ford Bronco 4×4
There’s a formula out there for square body trucks that makes them damn near irresistible: two-tone paint, Centerline wheels, and near bone-stock condition. You put that together and you’ve got a perfect combination for a truck you’ll love to… more»
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Drop-Top Cruiser: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible
The first-generation Mustang, which came out as a 1965 model on April 17th, 1964, went through several iterations before being phased out in favor the Mustang II in the 1974 model year. This 1970 Mustang convertible, shown here on… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Some classics tick all the boxes an enthusiast desires, offering a “complete” ownership experience. Such seems to be the case with this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix. Finding anything to criticize about its presentation is virtually impossible, while the healthy… more»
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Dry Climate Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Seville
The 1970s marked a shift in philosophy amongst American prestige car manufacturers. Companies like Mercedes-Benz and BMW proved that premium models did not have to be large land yachts to provide a luxurious ownership experience. Cadillac rose to the… more»
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“Spring Special” Edition! 1958 Dodge Coronet Royal Lancer
Chrysler set the U.S. auto industry on its ear in 1957 with its “Forward Look” styling across all its divisions. These cars were more futuristic in appearance compared to what some of the competition was peddling. Given the radical… more»
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Original 360/4-Speed: 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy
Dry-climate classics will typically attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, especially when the vehicle is a solid Pickup. However, there are exceptions to every rule, as demonstrated by this 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy. It has… more»
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Cool Cruiser: 1975 Chevy Caprice Convertible
My dad almost bought a car this cool once, but in the end, we found ourselves in a 1977 (I think it was) brown Chevrolet Impala wagon. That was followed by a Caprice Estate, which at least had the… more»
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Put An LS In It! 1983 Buick Regal Wagon
As I’m sure you all know, old or older station wagons have really gained in popularity over the last ten years or so. I’m sure there are many reasons such as their virtual disappearance from the domestic auto scene,… more»
