Although tightening emission regulations and falling engine power outputs were hurting American V8s by 1974, some vehicles still offered respectable performance. One such car was the Hurst/Olds W-30. While the company produced 1,800 examples of the Hurst for that… more»
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50k Mile-Cruiser: 1960 Studebaker Lark
Studebaker merged with Packard in 1954 to help preserve both brands. Yet by 1958, Packard was all but gone and Studebaker-Packard Corp. was hanging on by a thread. Enter the Lone Ranger, aka the Lark, a new compact that… more»
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Sweet Survivor? 1971 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was a premium automobile built by American Motors from 1957 to 1974 over eight generations. Except for 1962-66, it was a full-sized car designed to compete with the top dogs at GM, Ford, and Chrysler. It began… more»
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Saintly Swede: 1964 Volvo P1800S
Volvo is not the first marque to come to mind when one thinks of the great sports cars of the 1960s. Yet their sole commercial success in this arena was groundbreaking: just look at this 1964 Volvo P1800S. Located… more»
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Ready To Enjoy! 1966 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
What do you do when you want a Shelby Cobra but can’t afford one? You buy a Sunbeam Tiger! But what do you do when you want a Tiger and can’t afford it? You buy the car it was… more»
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ASC/McLaren Drop-Top: 1987 Ford Mustang
The Fox-body Ford Mustangs were built between 1979 and 1993, which included the limited-production ASC/McLaren conversions during 1987-90. Only 1,806 of these special convertibles were built over four years, including this low-mileage first-year example. It has won several awards… more»
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1964 Chevrolet Biscayne 409/4-Speed With 37k Miles!
Beginning in 1958, Chevrolet started producing its Biscayne to fill the need for consumers seeking a full-size car with a less expensive price than their other offerings. This was accomplished by using fewer trim pieces on the outside and… more»
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Original 425: 1963 Buick Riviera
There are many ways that a vehicle manufacturer can drive up demand for a particular model. Special Edition packages, unique paint and trim combinations, and slick advertising are just a few. Another clever ploy is to proclaim loudly that… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Crown
Although they had the aura of other Chrysler products, the 1961-63 Imperials looked like nothing else on the market. That would change in 1964 when the all-new Imperials borrowed from the Lincoln playbook and went with the boxy, formal… more»
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340 4-Speed! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
I have been eyeballin’ fourth-generation Dodge Darts for a while now. The clean simplicity of their lines, especially the pre-Federal bumper versions made from ’67 to ’72 presented a perfect balance for a budget compact, an everyday family driver,… more»
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Original Owner: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
A new car represents a significant investment, usually only rating second to the family home. Logic says that we should be wise with our money and follow a logical path before handing over our cash. However, many of us… more»
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39k Miles! 1973 Ford Maverick
Five years to the day after the Mustang was introduced, Ford rolled out the Maverick as the replacement for the compact Falcon. It shared some of the Mustang’s styling cues, such as a long hood/short deck layout. And, for… more»
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1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z With 12,975 Genuine Miles!
By 1990 there were clear signs that manufacturers like Chevrolet had recaptured some of their lost youth and that their performance models were worthy of that tag. A case in point is this 1990 Camaro IROC-Z that appears to… more»
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Flareside Rat Rod: 1963 Ford F100
Step-side trucks aren’t everyone’s taste. However, for those people looking for an ultra-short wheelbase, they can be a great option. For this generation of F100, the short wheelbase step-side (Flareside as Ford calls it) was produced at about 1/5th… more»
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No Reserve and Rust Free: 1973 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914 is one of those cars where it’s hard to tell exactly where it will go. For a while now, some pundits have been predicting that the 914 is the next Porsche to explode in value after… more»
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Fresh and Fast: 1954 Austin Healey BN1 Drag Car
This 1954 Austin Healey 100 BN1 likely has a fascinating backstory as you can quite clearly see it’s been converted into something of a drag car. This is unusual considering how many of these British roadsters are cherished in… more»
