The original Dodge Charger might be considered a large pony car. Sure, it was a B-bodied intermediate, but it was just as sporty as, say, the smaller Ford Mustang fastback. The seating was only for two couples, with bucket… more»
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406 Big-Block? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
One of the hottest autos during the heyday of the muscle car era was the Chevelle SS 396. You could also get an SS 350 or SS 454 in 1970-72. Beginning in 1970, the displacement of 396 cubic inches… more»
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Very Clean 1992 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
This is a very nice 1992 Saab 900 Turbo convertible, for sale on Craigslist in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The asking price of $11,900 might seem kind of high for a List of Craig ad, but it’s right in line with… more»
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Nice Driver To Great Driver: 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo
Like many of you, I’ve been “wantin’ a Monte” for a long time. In fact, these desires go back to when I was a kid, the original Monte Carlos were used cars, and I thought they’d take off in… more»
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Drive It While You Fix It: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The Firebird was Pontiac’s variation on the Chevy Camaro which had been conceived to do battle with the successful new Ford Mustang. Because they shared the same platform, the Firebird and Camaro were on the same production cycle, 1967-69… more»
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Nova Alternative: 1977 Oldsmobile Omega
Oldsmobile needed a compact car in the 1970s, so it jumped on the Chevy Nova bandwagon. Just as Pontiac had done with the Ventura/Phoenix and Buick and Buick with the Apollo/Skylark. Sure, some of the sheet metal was different,… more»
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Supercharged Six! 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
The Manhattan was a top-end car with Frazer badging built by Kaiser-Frazer after World War II. Production of Frazer-branded cars ceased in 1951 and the Manhattan then became a Kaiser product (but as the same car). In 1954, the… more»
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Three Generations: 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan
Customers walking into automobile showrooms in early 1942 knew that the choice they made would have to last them for a while. The country was mobilizing for war, and the word was out that automobile production would soon cease. … more»
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Clean 1978 Porsche 928
Once upon a time, Porsche was struggling. The 911 wasn’t selling as well as they’d hoped, and they needed a replacement. This actually happened a few times throughout the history of Porsche, but perhaps one of the most famous… more»
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Stored 40 Years! 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
The 1970 Dodge Dart incorporated one significant change regarding engine choices over the previous year’s model, as the option to equip your ’70 Dart Swinger with a 383 was nixed over the company’s apparent concerns that it might interfere… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi
It has been said many times that a vehicle is only original once. Yet, many enthusiasts looking to make a vehicle “their own”. The new owner of this 1987 Chrysler Conquest can do just that. While this low mileage… more»
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Non-Restored Original: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Mid-fifties Fords are pretty common and often encountered but mid-century Mercury such as this 1956 Montclair? Not so often. The seller suggests, “I can’t really call this car a restoration as much as a classic that’s just been kept… more»
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BF Auction: 1984 Dodge Rampage
When a vehicle achieves a five-figure sales total during a three-year production run, it is fair to classify it as relatively rare. That is the story of the Dodge Rampage, and this 1984 edition is from the final year…. more»
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1 of 643 Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Avanti was one of those cars that Studebaker’s management hoped would help save the day. But it wasn’t around long enough to contribute to any reversal of Studebaker’s misfortunes. Less than 4,700 of the original Avanti’s ever saw… more»
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1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II Has Led an Easy Life
The incredibly gorgeous Lincoln Continental Mark II, made only in 1956 and 1957, was a money loser for Ford Motor Company despite its astronomical $10,000+ purchase price. The car was virtually hand-built, with expensive materials. Only 3,005 were made,… more»
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Sleeper Potential? 1975 Chevrolet Monza V8
Not to be confused with the Corvair Monza of the 1960s, the Chevy Monza was in production from 1975 to 1980. It debuted as a subcompact hatchback in a 2+2 seating configuration and was based on the infrastructure of… more»
