Here’s a question for fans of the loud, tape-striped cars of the 1970s: Which one had the best graphics package? I’m a fan of the 1976 and up Formula Firebird. A little more subdued than the all-out Trans Am,… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
The seller of this 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe sounds like someone we can all relate to: too many project cars, and running out of places to keep them. The Super Coupe has some cosmetic faults but overall appears… more»
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1 of 554: 1962 Imperial by Chrysler Convertible
Though the brand dated to the 1920s, the Imperial lost its Chrysler association in 1955 and maintained a separate identity for the rest of its run. Though marketed separately, the 1962 Imperials were built alongside Chrysler products like the… more»
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V8 Upgrade: 1962 Ford Fairlane
If we ignored the wider steel wheels, this 1962 Ford Fairlane could be a genuine sleeper. Its original, capable six-cylinder engine has been replaced by a V8, delivering a significant power gain that will improve performance. It presents extremely… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express
Today, it seems incredible to think that America’s fastest production passenger vehicle from the late 1970s was a truck. When Dodge released the Li’l Red Express in 1978, it broke new ground in the Pickup market. It proved so… more»
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Coventry Classic: 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
Giovanni Michelotti founded his own design firm at age 28; he had been working since age 16. He crafted Ferraris, Alfas, BMWs, Maseratis … he worked for OSCA, Fiat, Volvo, Alpine … and he had a strong affiliation with… more»
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Tasteful Upgrades: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
One drawback of modifying a desirable classic is that the changes can often deter purists who may have been drawn to the vehicle in unmolested form when it hits the market. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is a case in… more»
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Warm 350/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is more than just a pretty face. It is rock-solid, while its paint shade gives it a striking sense of presence. However, the warmed V8 under the hood should deliver the performance buyers expected… more»
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1,800 Miles? 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Diesel
Are you an Oldsmobile fan who’s disgruntled because you can’t find anything from your favorite brand on the lot anymore? Are you a personal luxury coupe buyer who hasn’t been able to find a decent American big coupe since… more»
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Stored 41 Years! 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The most popular Dodge Charger in terms of sales was not from the 1968-70 era as many enthusiasts might think. It was in 1973 when the Charger was in the third year of a dramatic restyle. Perhaps that was… more»
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Update: One Owner 55k-Mile 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
UPDATE – This nice looking, very clean ’77 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a driver-quality survivor that’s only had one owner and has been driven a scant 55,000 miles the past 49 years. I’ve driven these second generation ’73 –… more»
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Six Cylinder Swap: 1974 Porsche 914
The Porsche 914/6 is one of the company’s most intriguing creations, a vehicle that seemingly shouldn’t exist and that no one was necessarily asking for. However, like all things made by Porsche that are limited in production and offer… more»
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Long-Term Owners: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
Dang, I was just in Goldendale, Washington; this guy apparently hadn’t decided to sell his Formula S yet. But here it is on craigslist, Plymouth’s high-performance package wrapped in the early body style, showing off that impressive rear glass…. more»
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50 MPG! 1982 Chevrolet Diesel Chevette
Sort of like Rodney Dangerfield, Chevrolet’s Chevette (’76-’87) gets no respect. And even less has been bestowed upon the diesel-powered version, such as today’s feature, courtesy of Curvette, a 1982 oil burner edition. Having suffered through three years of… more»
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Original Paint? 1955 Buick Super Riviera
Looking like it popped off the pages of a 1950s Raymond Chandler detective novel, this Buick is right at home in sunny Southern California. All that sun has baked the some of the paint, which is advertised as being… more»
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Sold by Buick! 1973 Opel Manta Rallye Project
The Opel Manta was a sporty coupe produced in Europe and sold through Buick dealers from 1970 to 1975. While the company built half a million copies overall, the number that hit U.S. shores was only a small portion… more»
