Like many Italian sports cars, the De Tomaso Pantera enjoyed a long production life. The first cars rolled out of the factory in Modena, Italy, in 1971. The final example appeared in 1992. Our feature car is a 1972… more»
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Micro Monster: 1972 Honda Z600
You do have to wonder where car enthusiasts come up with the ideas for their next creations. For some, it’s a love of a specific type of car culture – such as Monster Trucks – that they want to… more»
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V8 Shop Truck: 1956 Ford F-100
The venerable F-series Ford trucks hit the market in 1948 – called the Bonus Built line – and immediately won over the marketplace. Its truck chassis was augmented by creature comforts in the cab and suspension, appealing to buyers… more»
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The Original SUV? 1950 Willys Jeepster
If you think about a Willys Jeepster in modern terms, it’s really the first, or one of the first, SUVs. Instead of mimicking a jacked-up station wagon the way most modern SUVs do, the Jeepster was designed to look… more»
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Fabulous No Reserve: 1957 Mercury Colony Park
Talk about wow factor! I have been on a station wagon sojourn of sorts lately and this 1957 Mercury Colony Park may be the best of the best. It’s not just its spectacular condition that is so remarkable, but… more»
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Grandpa’s Drop-Top: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Except for one older repaint in the factory color, this 1957 Chevy Bel Air is said to be original – and has been in the same family since new. If you wanted a Tri-Five convertible between 1955-57, you had… more»
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Sensationally Sleek: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
No, you’re not looking at a mild custom, this is exactly how a sleek and sexy ’67 Buick Riviera GS left the factory. What a gorgeous piece of sculpture on four wheels. Styling Boss Bill Mitchell and his GM… more»
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Trophy-4 Engine: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac intended to get into the compact car game in 1961 with a clone of Chevy’s new Corvair. But instead, they got a different car that was unique in its own engineering. Named the Tempest, its standard motor would… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
By 1957, Studebaker was floating on thin ice. Its bank account was virtually empty, and it was restyling existing models in a desperate bid to stay afloat. One of its offerings for that model year was the Golden Hawk,… more»
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Repaint or Preserve? 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Every generation jumps on the retro bandwagon, and each focuses on a different era. In the 1970s, people craved the cars, music, and fashion of the 1950s. The current generation has turned its attention to the 1980s, which helps… more»
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Wants to Rally: 1969 Saab 96 V4 Deluxe
Starting in the 1950s, Saab was producing rally-tossable sedans with practical features that found fans all over the world. Drivers appreciated the Saab’s surefooted handling, economy, and tough mechanicals. The Saab 96, introduced in 1961, had an incredible twenty-year… more»
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30k Original Miles: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo Pace Car
By 1980, forced-induction engines were making their presence felt in many spheres of motorsport. Manufacturers could see the benefit of this technology in their production models, as it allowed engines to produce considerably more power without significantly compromising fuel… more»
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Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom Holiday Coupe
It can be easy to judge a book by its cover, and there are times when this proves to be a bad decision. That would be the case with this 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom because it is a… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition
Being selected to supply the Pace Car for the annual Indianapolis 500 carries prestige. Despite its enormous sales success, it is an honor bestowed on Ford’s Mustang a mere three times. The second of those occasions was in 1979,… more»
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Solid Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger 340
Finding a project car that can be enjoyed immediately while its restoration happens as time and circumstances allow can be challenging. However, that is what this 1973 Dodge Challenger 340 offers its next owner. It runs and drives extremely… more»
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409 V8 SS? 1962 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala Super Sport was in its second year in 1962 and would be a huge success. Sales would approach 100,000 copies instead of a few hundred the year before as the focus was changed from performance to style…. more»
