Convertibles were on the way out at GM by 1973. They had already been dropped from the line-up of the intermediates when they were redesigned that year. And, at Chevrolet, the only full-size drop-top was now on the Caprice… more»
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24k Mile Survivor? 1954 Ford Crestline
Before the Fairlane 500 or Galaxie 500 would be at the top of the Ford food chain, there was the Crestline. It was only offered from 1952 to 1954 and was a step up from the Customline, which itself… more»
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Beach Car: 1961 Fiat Jolly
Legend has it that in the early 1950s, Fiat’s chief, Gianni Agnelli, saw a niche for a car designed to run on and off yachts when their wealthy owners wanted to go ashore. What is believed to be the… more»
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Get outta Dodge! 1971 Dodge Tradesman 300 High Top Camper
There’s an odd irony in Dodge’s model name used for this camper van conversion — Tradesman — given that so many young people are opting to embrace an unfettered, untethered ‘nomadic’ lifestyle. They don’t really ply a trade though,… more»
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One-Owner Green Machine: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
For starters, how about a tip of the old lense cap to the seller for photographing this attractive green ’72 Monte Carlo on beautiful green grass with a bright blue, puffy-clouded sky as a backdrop. Well done! This is… more»
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Silver Screen 1957 Studebaker Silver Hawk
I’ve always been fascinated with the Studebaker Hawk. Their low-slung styling attracts me like a magnet when I see them at car shows. Fortunately, there are several Hawks in my neck of the woods in North Carolina that I… more»
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One Family Owned: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
A few important points are worth considering when hunting for a classic car to park in your garage. The first revolves around the subject of rust and whether that vehicle has spent its life in a climate favorable to… more»
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Stunning Replica: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
Replicas of classic cars usually miss their mark at some point. Often, the fit and finish of panels aren’t ideal, or there are problems with finer details. However, occasionally a replica appears that rewrites the rule books. That is… more»
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Original Survivor: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport
For those passionate about Mopar products that couldn’t afford the considerable outlay for a “Letter Series” Chrysler in 1962, the company came to the party with the 300 Sport Series. While lacking the bells and whistles associated with its… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet SS 454 Pickup
One of the many challenges potential buyers face in their quest to locate a classic is finding one that has been appropriately maintained. The market is awash with vehicles that are a hit-or-miss proposition, but the news looks positive… more»
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Grand National-Inspired: 1987 Buick Regal WE4
General Motors’ mid-size cars were due for an overhaul in 1988 and would shift from rear to front-wheel drive. That meant the 1987 Buick Regal and its variants would be the last of the RWD line, including the all-muscle… more»
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Slant-6 Mopar: 1965 Dodge Dart GT
The Dart was Dodge’s compact offering from 1963 through 1976. The cars were built on the same platform as the Plymouth Valiant, which would be the bigger seller of the two. In 1965, the Dart GT was the top-of-the-line… more»
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99 Bucks of Fun: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Ninety-nine bucks? Heck, yeah, I’ll throw my hat in the ring for this 1962 Pontiac Bonneville convertible at that starting bid. The Bonneville followed up its 1958 debut with ten eventual generations of the model, this one being part… more»
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Perfect for Chores: 1979 Ford Courier Pickup
In the 1970s, a new vehicle category opened up – the compact pickup. Lightweight with small motors, these were economical to run but still had enough carrying capacity for that load of bark dust. Toyota and Datsun dominated the… more»
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Solid and Desirable: 1968 Ford Bronco
Do you ever wish you had a crystal ball? I know I do every time I see a First Generation Ford Bronco. During the 1980s and 1990s, sellers struggled to find anyone interested in handing over even a modest… more»
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High-Performance 350: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
By 1973, buyers faced fewer choices if they felt the entry-level engine didn’t provide the desired performance in their new Corvette. They could opt for a big-block, although the slightly more expensive L82 small-block proved a more popular choice…. more»
