Though still popular, Pontiac wanted to keep its mid-size muscle car at the top of its game. So, in 1969, they introduced “The Judge” option which included a 400 cubic inch Ram Air V8, Hurst shifter, and a rear… more»
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34-year Slumber Ended: 1978 Olds Toronado XS
TJ turned us on to this 1978 Olds Toronado, stored almost long enough to make it middle-aged in people years. That’s 34 years in lockup, for you exacting types. This means it has been slumbering since 1988. Now here… more»
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Customized V8 Ride! 1950 Nash
Nash Motors was around from 1916 to 1954, at which time it acquired Hudson Motor Car to become American Motors. In 1949, they introduced the Airflyte whose design was based upon aerodynamics much like the Chrysler Airflows of the… more»
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Packardbaker? Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon
It would be fairly easy to write a few pages just about the Packard and Studebaker merger, an event that took place in 1954 that most auto enthusiasts don’t seem to have a lot of favorable memories of. Some… more»
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Retired 50 Years: 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo (or GT) Hawk was the final iteration of the Hawk series of automobiles that dated to 1956 (and even further including the Starliner it was based upon). GT Hawks were built for three model years (1962-64),… more»
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390 Z-Code! 1964 Mercury Park Lane Super Marauder
The Park Lane made its debut in the Mercury showrooms for the 1958 model year, and it filled the bill as a premium offering for the automaker. The first-generation cars only lasted until 1960, but it was then re-introduced… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1969 Pontiac LeMans Safari Wagon
The seller states that this 1969 Pontiac Safari Station Wagon is a rare, one year only build for the LeMans. My research indicates that that LeMans station wagon was built from 1968-1981. However, I am no expert and its… more»
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Big Block Wagon: 1962 Chrysler Newport
Chrysler anointed the Newport as a separate model in 1960, after using the name since the 1940s in one way, shape, or form. The full-sized Newport was offered as a replacement for DeSoto and aimed at the economy-minded buyer…. more»
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A Touch of Luxe: 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Cadillacs of the 1950s owe their graceful lines to Ed Glowacke, chief designer at the Cadillac Design Studio, a division under Harley Earl. Glowacke was the epitome of Cadillac style, impeccably dressed and just as impeccably mannered. With long,… more»
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Drive or Restore: 1979 Jeep Wagoneer
The Jeep Wagoneer runs hot and cold in the collector car marketplace, with some restored examples pulling surprisingly high numbers while total heaps are almost always designated as parts vehicles if they’re rusty or stripped. There’s not often a… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7
While the original Mercury Cougar shared its underpinnings with Ford’s Mustang, the two companies pursued different paths through the 1970s. While it seemed incomprehensible, Mercury hit the sweet spot in 1978, with the Cougar easily outselling the Mustang. Such… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1955 Mercury Montclair Hardtop
I’ve always believed that the 1950s was the golden era of automotive design and production. Manufacturers spent the post-war years building lightly restyled versions of the cars sold in early 1942, but the 1950s saw a production explosion as… more»
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Take Your Pick! California Cache of Cars
Most cars in a collection have something in common. Makes, models, production years, and body styles are just some of the things that collector cars may share. But in this case, the eight vehicles offered here on craigslist seem… more»
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24k Mile Survivor? 1976 Buick Skylark
Between 1975 and 1979, Buick’s compact cars were on the same platform but carried two names: Apollo for the 4-door sedans and Skylark (formerly a mid-size) for the 2-door versions (coupe and hatchback). This 1976 example may be one… more»
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1 of 0: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
If Plymouth ever decided to build an E-body Barracuda as a 4-door sedan, this is what it may have looked like. This is a “one-of-none” creation, using the shell of a 1972 Dodge Coronet sedan and some custom fabrication… more»
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Rare Cat: 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC
In 1975, Jaguar introduced its grand touring luxury car, the XJS. Against all odds, the model was successfully managed through more than twenty years of production. Its rough start began in the engine bay, where the decision to give… more»
