Chevrolet redesigned its automobiles for the second year in a row in 1959. Many believe it was a competitive move because of the success Chrysler had with its Forward Look designs of 1957. However, it was also thought to… more»
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Flying Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer DL Wagon
0 The AMC Pacer was a quirky compact introduced in 1975. Its odd styling earned it the nickname “Flying Fishbowl” (along with others) and more glass and passenger room than anything else in its class. A station wagon was… more»
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Rare Farm Find: 1951 Frazer Manhattan
The car offered here has rarity going for it, and not a whole lot else. It’s a 1951 Frazer Manhattan, and it’s completely derelict east of Wausau, Wisconsin, on Facebook Marketplace. On the upside, the seller is only asking $1,000 or… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1967 Ford Mustang
The hot new Ford Mustang set its own sales record in 1966, one that would never be repeated (607,000 units). The revised 1967 models would come close (472,000 copies), but competition had arrived, especially from the Chevrolet Camaro. The… more»
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Parts Car? 1955 Jaguar Saloon
Some automobiles are destined to become parts cars for good reasons, and in many cases, it’s often easy to see why right away. At first glance, it’s hard to imagine this 1955 Jaguar Saloon falling into that category. What… more»
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Rare Turbo Sedan: 1987 Maserati 425i
We see often how the mighty have fallen when it comes to project-grade luxury and sports cars. What once cost more than a year’s salary to buy is now simply a pile of debris in the driveway. The lineup… more»
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Loads of New Parts: 1955 Ford Fairlane
Ford revamped its model line-up in 1955 to coincide with a fresh redesign. The Fairlane replaced the Crestline as the top choice, borrowing its name from Henry Ford’s Michigan estate. This ’55 Fairlane sedan sports two-tone paint and runs… more»
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Only 50k Miles? 1974 Dodge Monaco
The Monaco began in 1965 as Dodge’s upscale version of the full-size Polara. With the redesign of the Chrysler C-body cars in 1974, the Monaco replaced the Polara – just as the OPEC oil embargo arrived and drove buyers… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Ford Thunderbird LX
Fox-body Mustangs tend to get most of the attention these days, but Ford offered the same basic Windsor V8 formula in a larger, more distinctive package. This Thunderbird LX features a fuel-injected 5.0-liter V8, a four-speed automatic transmission, and… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan
The Edsel will probably always be known as the biggest failure in U.S. automotive history. And yet, they managed to sell 68,000 of the cars, which was far less than Ford’s break-even point in three model years. This Ranger… more»
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Rusty Runner: 1979 Dodge Magnum GT
In the late 1970s, Dodge needed a new product to keep Richard Petty in its NASCAR fold. The Magnum was introduced in 1978 and ran for two years, and may have disappeared after Richard didn’t win any points races… more»
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Rotary Power: 1974 Suzuki RE5
A three-year wonder (wait, that didn’t rhyme), Suzuki’s innovative, stylish, quirky, sleek, somewhat space-age rotary-powered 500-cc bike wasn’t a big seller, and it’s rare to see today. This 1974 Suzuki RE5 is listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canada’s beautiful… more»
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Same Family 46 Years: 1962 Mercury Meteor
The Meteor was a short-lived nameplate within Mercury. In 1961, it was the baseline full-size model; then in 1962 and 1963 it was a mid-size like the Ford Fairlane. Then it was gone. The seller has a 2-door Meteor… more»
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Custom Paint: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
Some enthusiasts avoid unfinished projects, fearing what might lie beneath the sparkling paint. They question the build quality and whether the future holds nasty surprises that could cost a fortune to fix. I understand those sentiments, but my instincts… more»
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Slanted Headlights! 1960 Lincoln Continental
“Slant-Eyed Monster” was the nickname of the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals in Ford’s design studios. To me, the cars looked like a big Japanese insect heading your way from a 1950s B-grade movie. And yet, the Edsel and its “horse… more»
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Just Add Motor: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad
With the difficult, expensive engineering work complete, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad offers a tantalizing prospect for potential buyers. The deal doesn’t include the existing blown V8, but the bulletproof drivetrain lets buyers add the engine of their choice,… more»
