THIS is a Chrysler! I have opined before about the events that have reduced this iconic brand, and corporate namesake, to a minivan and an eighteen-year-old four-door sedan several times before. Yes, it’s a bit of a rant, but… more»
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Off-Road Warrior: 1959 Willys/Jeep CJ-5
The Willys CJ series of offroad vehicles had an impressive post-war run of 42 years. CJ stood for Civilian Jeep and evolved from the war effort transports that served our military (and country) so well. This CJ-5 is from… more»
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351 Cleveland! 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire
The Ranchero, the El Camino, Dodge’s Rampage, Subaru’s Brat – these “coupes with truck beds” defy easy description. But the genesis of the genre lay in the recession of the late 1950s: buyers couldn’t afford two vehicles to haul… more»
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Go Green: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s brochure for the 1971 Thunderbird stated “Thunderbird people have one thing in common — they’re uncommon.” I can’t say which definition of “uncommon” was their intent here, but I do know definition #1 does apply to the frequency… more»
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Droptop Tribute! 1970 Plymouth Superbird Convertible
My near obsession with wing cars began back in 1970 when I was only 5 or 6 years old and saw a Superbird parked in the lot at Harding Mall, a long-gone shopping center in Nashville close to where… more»
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Original Paint Driver: 1986 Jeep CJ7 Renegade
Is there a way a Jeep is supposed to “look?” Whatever vibe a vintage CJ is supposed to strike, this 1986 Renegade appears to have it in spades. The Wrangler was never meant to be a “pretty” vehicle but… more»
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Original 454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Many Bow-Tie enthusiasts will find this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette irresistible. It is the last of the desirable chrome-bumper models, it sports a relatively rare and stunning paint shade, and its engine bay houses a big-block backed by a four-speed… more»
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Still In The Family: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
Often sellers will try to make a big deal about a one-family-owned car when, in reality, only some twisted variation on “Ancestry” would prove that to be true. Today’s subject car, a 1969 Chevrolet Impala convertible, however, is legitimate… more»
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One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
Let’s face it. The decade spanning the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s was a miserable time for anyone passionate about high-performance cars. Vehicle weights were constantly climbing while horsepower figures fell off a cliff. There seemed little respite, but Chevrolet… more»
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Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»
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Driving Project: 1970 Dodge Charger
Finding a project candidate that provides immediate classic motoring pleasure can be challenging, but that is what this 1970 Dodge Charger offers. It runs and drives perfectly, and it seems a new owner with reasonable welding skills might be… more»
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Showroom Quality: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
After a successful initial three years, the Chevy Camaro got a complete redesign in 1970. But growing pains being what they are, the new cars didn’t hit dealers until February, so the 1969 Camaro had a 15-month run. That… more»
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Bullit Imitator? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
The seller of this 1968 Mustang states, “1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Manual C Code Highland Green with Upgrades“. The whole “Bullit” reference is my doing, though he does sneak in the single-word reference, once, deeper in the listing. But,… more»
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51k Mile Fancy Pickup: 1971 Ford Ranchero
Chevrolet and Ford were the key players in the “gentlemen’s pickup” marketplace. Ford got there first in 1957 by creating the Ranchero from a 2-door station wagon. Chevy got on board in 1959 and would generally outsell Ford over… more»
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Rear Sun Visors: 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday SceniCoupe
For the 1959 model year, Oldsmobile completely redesigned the Ninety-Eight’s sheet metal. The new cars were transformed from ponderous, chrome-laden land yachts to graceful, streamlined road rockets, still incorporating popular “jet age” features and still situated on an immensely… more»
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Iron Pig: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
Toyota trucks top the list of tactical weapon platforms for one reason: reliability. In the civilian world, reliability may not mean life-or-death (though it might), but it certainly creates die-hard loyalty, something Toyota lovers espouse at any opportunity. The… more»
