One of Plymouth’s most successful ventures of the 1970s was the addition of the Duster fastback to the Valiant compact lineup. It took a rather stodgy sedan and turned it into a sporty youth car from 1970 to 1976…. more»
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383 Upgrade: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
With the “right” engine under the hood, the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda was a pretty potent package. This one was originally a competent performer, but the upgrade it now sports takes its performance to a higher level. Whipping it into… more»
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Final Year L82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Hiding in this shed is a classic that shows a lot of promise. It is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, and what makes it special is that it is one of the last produced with the desirable L82 version of… more»
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Solid V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake, especially when the classic in question is this 1964 Chevrolet Impala. It looks pretty rough, with tired paint and a selection of dings and dents. However, it is a… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Even if it’s rough and rusty, a classic will generate significant interest if the price is low enough. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 as a perfect example. It has undoubtedly seen better days, prompting the seller to question… more»
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1 of 600? 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30 Project
The 1975 model year was the sixth time since 1968 that Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance partnered for a limited-production muscle car. Buyers could choose from either white or black paint and either a 350 cubic inch V8 (W-25) or… more»
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Massive Quincy Auction Recap
A little over a week ago, we featured a massive auction in Quincy, Michigan, which you can find here. The owner had accumulated nearly 120 cars, and unfortunately, most were left outside. It looked like quite the find, though,… more»
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Fab Fins! 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Sport Sedan
Fins were “in” by ’59, and this 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sport Sedan features wedge-shaped fins following a straight line from the front fender tips to these high-rise oval ports at the stern. The Space Race was on, and… more»
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1-of-25: 1964 Ford Consul Capri
Ford of Britain produced some interesting small cars, including the Escort and Cortina. One of the more unusual was the Consul Capri, featuring styling cues from the Thunderbird and the Starliner. It is believed that only around twenty-five examples… more»
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Jet Age Project: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85
Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Buick all joined the compact car movement in 1961. The three were based on the new Y-body platform, and the Olds version was dubbed F-85 as a nod to the Jet Age. The car was in… more»
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One-Year-Only: 1955 Chrysler Windsor Nassau
The Windsor was a Chrysler staple throughout the 1940s and 1950s. When Chrysler rolled out the first round of its “Forward Look” products in 1955, it applied the Nassau name to an entry-level Windsor 2-door hardtop. It was a… more»
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Cheap 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike!
Missing the rare-to-find carrying bag and with a much smaller replacement seat, but looking like a pretty easy restoration project, this 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Jasper, Georgia. These aren’t… more»
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Reassembly Required: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic
The 88 (also Eight-Eight) was an entry- or mid-level full-size car in the Oldsmobile portfolio for more than 50 years. One incarnation was the Dynamic 88, which was in the fold from 1958 to 1968. This 1960 edition is… more»
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Two-Face Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966 as a personal luxury car. Unlike other U.S.-built cars in its class, it used front-wheel-drive, the first time since Cord did it back in the 1930s. This ’67 was redone 20 years ago… more»
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383 Power! 1960 Mercury Monterey
This! Yes, this 1960 Mercury Monterey is one that I’ve been looking to review for a long time. Why, you ask? It’s the taillights – I remember these very specific rear markers from long ago but couldn’t recall what… more»
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Custom Built Hearse: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet’s primary compact, the Chevy II/Nova, got a big boost in sales with a redesign in 1968. The styling and engineering proved quite successful, and interest remained high throughout the third generation (through 1974 with one light refresh). There… more»
