Any big 1965 model GM car looks amazing in pale yellow, color code Y. Chevy called it Crocus Yellow, Pontiac called it Mayfair Maize, Oldsmobile called it Saffron Yellow, and Buick called it Bamboo Cream, which is the color… more»
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Solid Driver: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
This 1973 Plymouth Duster has quite a few good points to consider, not the least being that it’s affordably priced at $6,500. Stepping up to the Gold Duster trim level included extras such as stripes on the sides and… more»
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Slant Six With A/C: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Hardtop
Sandwiched between the glassy first-generation and the muscular E-Body Plymouth Barracuda is the lithe second-generation model, pictured here in 1967 hardtop form. With completely new, handsome styling, one would have expected the Barracuda to be a big seller in… more»
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Long Term Ownership: 1965 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon
While early sedan delivery vehicles provided a template for future vans, it was the Volkswagen Transporter – launched in 1950 – that popularized the body style. It still took ten years for the first US-made vans to hit the… more»
BF Exclusive: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 427
The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history. It signaled the arrival of the muscle car, with manufacturers pushing the envelope to maximize performance and gain a competitive edge over their rivals. Chevrolet’s decision to slot a… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
One of the problems with automotive history is that it has produced some incredible cars. In fact, there are so many that even picking a favorite decade can be challenging. Enthusiasts preferring the distinctive styling of the 1950s may… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»
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Big Block Bruiser: 1972 Dodge Demon
The Dart Demon was Dodge’s version of Plymouth’s popular Duster fastback compact. The car didn’t sell as well as its alter ego in 1971-72, so Dodge did a rebrand in 1973 to the less aggressive-sounding Dart Sport. The seller… more»
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Grandma Car: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Post
In 1964, Pontiac promoted the Tempest from compact to mid-size to join other General Motors products in the “new” intermediate market. Ford had started the ball rolling in 1962 by downsizing its Fairlane into a slot between the Falcon… more»
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LS Upgrade: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Well-executed restomods can offer enthusiasts the best of both worlds. The creator can retain a classic’s inherent charm and desirability, while mechanical upgrades will often improve safety and performance. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu… more»
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Single Family Project: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling nameplates. From 1962 to 1979, some 4.7 million copies of the rear-wheel-drive compact rolled off GM assembly lines. And that doesn’t include the clones that Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile fielded in… more»
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No Reserve 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau
Not to besmirch the respectable Thunderbird name, but in my opinion, the T-Bird lost a little exclusivity after it abandoned the unibody architecture it shared with its assembly-line mate, the Lincoln Continental. Sure, post-1966 T-Birds were sought after models… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Plymouth Satellite
In 1965, the Chrysler B-body platform officially became a mid-size car after the full-size Dodges and Plymouths had erroneously been downsized in 1962. Also in ’65, the Satellite joined the roster as an upscale version of the Belvedere. The… more»
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Shrunken Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
With such a large number of Chevrolet Tri-Fives that were produced over a three-year period, there probably aren’t many modifications left that somebody hasn’t thought of already. We’ve seen lots of cool customs and Restomods over the years, and… more»
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The Swiftabusa: 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI
When people build absolutely bonkers cars, it’s enormously satisfying to see them in real life. Now, we’re all pretty accustomed to builds that start with a $100,000 car and make it even more ridiculous, but honestly, that’s an entirely… more»
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Fairey Overdrive Equipped: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser may seem like an archaic truck by today’s standards, but it was a significant step forward for a classic SUV that could now be used as a daily driver. The Land Cruiser was always… more»
