In 1978, the Honda Accord was still in its very early days of production, having just been introduced as a ’76 model, with the first-generation cars appearing much differently from how their modern sedan styling looks nowadays. One of… more»
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Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds
By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»
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Euro Spec Model: 1997 BMW M Roadster
The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Charger
There is something undeniably attractive about a project candidate a new owner can drive and enjoy immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1973 Dodge Charger. Adding to its appeal, its drivetrain combination should provide performance that will… more»
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Unmolested and Uncut: 1950 Mercury Monterey Coupe
In hot rod culture, the 1949 through 1951 Mercury coupe is one of the most popular starting points for building a custom vehicle. Influenced by James Dean’s 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause” and the Barris brothers’… more»
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LS Swap? 1975 Chevrolet Nova
We see plenty of classics from The Malaise Era at Barn Finds where readers suggest performing an LS transplant. The logic is sound because it would undoubtedly improve vehicle performance when that quality was severely lacking in anything rolling… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford is credited with creating the Personal Luxury Car segment when it released the First Generation Thunderbird. However, some would argue that the Muntz Jet was actually the first such vehicle. The T-Bird bested the Muntz on two fronts,… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury III
In the 1960s, the Plymouth Fury III competed head-to-head with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. But, as was the usual case, Plymouth came in third in the sales race for 1966. The seller’s station wagon had been… more»
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Power Pack V8 Option: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four-door cars aren’t cool, right? Wrong. When they’re hardtops rather than sedans, the coolness starts to come back. Case-in-point is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan, the company’s moniker for a 4-door Hardtop. This one looks quite nice… more»
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No Reserve 1991 Ford Mustang LX 302 V8
Though they sold well enough, the second generation of the Ford Mustang wasn’t a favorite with lovers of the original pony car. That was the Mustang II era of 1974-78 when they became a subcompact to save fuel. When… more»
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LS1 Restomod: 1971 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the all-new Vega. A lot of planning went into the development of the automobile, but some glitches in execution prevented it from being one of General Motors’ biggest success stories…. more»
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Luxury Load Carrier: 1959 Cadillac Pickup
Most custom builds are designed to stand out in a crowd, and some achieve that goal more effectively than others. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1959 Cadillac. A previous owner performed a conversion, transforming a Series 62… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4
Early 4x4s didn’t offer owners a particularly luxurious motoring experience. Most were based on commercial models, and creature comforts were a secondary consideration to practicality. However, vehicle manufacturers soon realized there was an untapped market, and the result was… more»
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5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
Turnkey classics are often difficult to ignore because they offer potential buyers instant motoring gratification. Of course, if the classic in question is in exceptional condition, it heightens the desire to park it in their driveway. This 1985 Pontiac… more»
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Drag Strip Sleeper: 1966 Pontiac Catalina
During the 1960s and 1970s, the Catalina was Pontiac’s entry-level full-size car. They were by no means spartan and in 1966 came with a 389 cubic inch V8 as standard. This 1966 Catalina is a 2-door sedan, one of… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
Parting with a classic that has been part of the same family since it rolled off the showroom floor over five decades ago can’t be easy, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1969 Ford… more»
