The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (1955-57) were a hit, with nice profits for General Motors from the sale of nearly five million units. Noteworthy was the addition of a V8 engine for the first time in ages and – if you… more»
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Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»
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Quick Pickup! 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express Truck
With the somewhat dismal state that the auto market was in regarding muscle choices back in the late seventies, it’s almost hard to believe the Li’l Red Express ever existed, and just all the more rebellious that such an… more»
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Stored 26 Years: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The second-generation Chevy Camaro was delayed by several months in getting to market in 1970. The design was sleeker than before, so you would expect sales to increase, right? But they didn’t. They dropped by 50% from 1969 to… more»
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Not Quite A GTO: 1965 Pontiac LeMans
You know, when you look closely, a 1965 Pontiac LeMans, such as this convertible, isn’t much different in appearance than a corresponding GTO. Yeah, the real difference is under the hood but let’s not make a hasty judgment (besides,… more»
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48K Mile 1970s Time Machine: 1974 Ford Maverick
Every day I am faced with reminders that I am getting old when I write up cars that were everyday transportation when I was a kid. However, looking back I can see that some of these cars were wrong… more»
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Affordable Driver! 1973 Dodge Challenger 340
Every now and then a car comes along that seems so reasonably priced I’ll wonder if it will last through my opportunity to share the details, and this 1973 Dodge Challenger here on Craigslist appears to be one such… more»
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Spirit of America: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
In the early-to-mid-1970s everyone was gearing up to celebrate the U. S. Bicentennial coming in 1976. This included Chevrolet, who cooked up the Nova Spirit of America special edition in 1974. Production numbers were neither large nor small at… more»
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Perfectly Preserved: 1971 Ford Ranchero
It is the eternal question that divides opinion; If you have a classic like this 1971 Ford Ranchero, should it be preserved or restored? The seller has selected the preservation pathway, treating its bare metal and surface corrosion to… more»
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Maverick Clone: 1973 Mercury Comet GT
Ford introduced the Maverick compact in 1969 and it was nearly as successful as the Mustang five years prior. Mercury had a void in its product offering, so in 1971 a rebadged version of the Maverick debuted as the… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
If it weren’t for the rear spoiler and a couple of small “350” badges, there would be little to indicate the potential hidden below this 1969 Camaro’s skin. It is a solid and tidy driver, but its drivetrain specifications… more»
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Upgraded Small-Block V8: 1971 Plymouth Scamp
Chrysler introduced two “new” editions of their compact cars in 1971, although they really weren’t new. In response to the successful Plymouth Duster fastback in 1970, Dodge got their version the next year called the Demon. At the same… more»
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Everything Included: 1979 Chevrolet Dually Dual Cab
Sometimes, wretched excess is just what you need. In the seventies and eighties, Chevrolet truck buyers could purchase a four-door, long-bed, dual-wheel truck with either a large gasoline or diesel engine in any trim level they liked. Whether the… more»
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Super Long Super Cab: 1978 Ford F-250
When it comes to trucks, the Ford F-Series has a very well-earned reputation for reliability and durability. That durability was never more evident than in the heavy-duty versions of the company’s sixth generation of trucks. If you have a… more»
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Affordable Alternative? 1963 V8 Ford Falcon Futura
As I’m sure most of you have noticed, the prices for various collectible cars have gotten stratospheric. There are those that claim that the apex has been hit and values are, or will, start trending downward, especially as “collectors”… more»
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Too Much Patina? 1948 Indian Chief
The overwhelming urge to restore every old vehicle has waned in the past few decades. In previous years, full restorations were common. It is now socially acceptable to keep an artifact in its original condition as long as it… more»
