The 1988 Grand Wagoneer is a world removed from the models that cemented the company’s name in automotive folklore following World War II. Those vehicles represented off-roading at its most basic, while the Grand Wagoneer offered a similar experience… more»
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El-BRAT-Chero! 1982 Subaru GL
Imagine naming a vehicle a BRAT. I’ve had quite a few pejoratives that I’ve used to describe cars that I’ve owned but none would be suitable as a marketing moniker, or likely fit for consumption here. Actually, Subaru’s BRAT… more»
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Camper Ready: 1976 Ford Ranchero GT
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post about a ’70 and ’71 Ford Ranchero. Today, we have the follow-on version in the form of a ’76 Ranchero GT bathed in a very 70’s olive green finish that… more»
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Well-Baked Wagon: 1970 Ford Country Sedan
The Country Sedan was to the Galaxie 500 as the Country Squire was to the LTD. It was a full-size Ford wagon with less pizzazz and part of the company’s lineup from 1952 to 1974. In terms of production… more»
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Dual Quad 409! 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Black primer, oversized tires, and side-exit exhaust tips put a chip on this Chevy’s shoulder. The 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS backs up those visual cues with its dual-quad 409, a crowd-pleaser anytime you punch the throttle or pop the… more»
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Back To The Future: 1951 Nash Airflyte
As did Chrysler with the Airflow of the 1930s, Nash also dabbled in aerodynamics in the design of their cars in the late 1940s. The 1949-51 editions of Nash automobiles were dubbed Airflytes though they looked something like upside-down… more»
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Scary Prospect? No Reserve 1973 AMC Gremlin
Lets just start with what TIME magazine calls one of the ’50 worst cars of all time’. Despite this, there is a dedicated following of these compact malaise-era cars, which means that someone loves these unusual models. Myself, I… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When Plymouth released its Third Generation Barracuda, it was immediately apparent it had created a styling winner. Even in its most basic form, the car possessed muscular and attractive lines, which were only accentuated when the more sporting ‘Cuda… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Cars from the 1980s are gaining traction in the classic market, especially those with a V8 under the hood. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that they represent an affordable entry point for the latest generation… more»
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327 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of the Chevy Corvette debuted in 1963 and would become the marque’s shortest at only five model years. The 1966 edition would set a sales record only to be beaten just two years later when the… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1973 Lincoln Continental
When an enthusiast embarks on a quest for a classic car to park in their garage, the best strategy is to start the process by compiling a list of requirements. Beyond the preferred make and model, they should decide… more»
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Survivor With “P”!? 1956 Chevrolet BelAir
OK, it’s sometimes the elephant in the room these days but if you have an interest in old cars, at some point the dreaded “P” word is going to surface. No, not that “P” word the Patina P word…. more»
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Possible Package Deal: Three 1984 Chevrolet Corvettes
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like a bargain or a special deal, and that is what the seller offers with these three 1984 Chevrolet Corvettes. They each run and drive well, and while the owner is willing to… more»
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1 of 7 Left: 1990 Ford (Kelly) Python Prototype
In the mid-1960s, Ford and Carroll Shelby began thinking about an eventual successor to the AC Cobra. A couple of prototypes were built, but when Ford and Shelby parted company, those plans would be shelved for nearly 20 years…. more»
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It Takes Center Stage 1: 1970 Buick Gran Sport
Everybody got in on the hi-po bandwagon in the ’60s, even staid Buick, known more for near-luxury sedans and a wonderful tourer called Riviera. The apex of all that action, at least for GM and its various divisions, was… more»
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Low-Rider Muscle: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice began in 1965 as a luxury option on the Impala, Chevy’s way of competing with Ford’s new LTD. The car quickly became a series of its own and would stick around through 1996 (as built in the… more»
