Pontiac introduced the Tempest in 1961 but shifted it to a mid-size platform three years later. Until 1971, the Tempest would be the entry-level intermediate to the more upscale LeMans. This 1967 edition is a 4-door station wagon that… more»
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Trailer Find: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its foray into the personal luxury car segment of the market. Other GM divisions had been fielding entries for years like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Riviera. It was very… more»
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Slant Six Project Truck: 1985 Dodge D100 Short Bed
There are times when using the right word matters, and one of those times is when marketing a product. Take, for example, this 1985 Dodge D100. The brochure calls the on-again, off-again D100 model the “Miser.” “Miser” is not… more»
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Slant-Six 4-Door Project: 1964 Dodge Dart
In an interesting move, Dodge shifted its Dart nameplate from the full-size line-up in 1962 to the redesigned compact A-body platform in 1963. Sales would take off and continue strong through 1976 when the new Aspen knocked it from… more»
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Old School Trucking: 1930 Mack AC
We all know that the automobile replaced the horse as the primary means of transportation in America. When it came to pulling heavy loads, draft animals such as oxen, mules, and horses also gave way to the truck. In… more»
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Bare Bones Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne
Although its name implies something swankier (like the bay in Florida), the Biscayne spent its 18 years in the Chevrolet portfolio at the bottom of the totem pole. Launched in 1958 when Chevy redesigned its automobiles, it remained below… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Crosley CD Sedan
This 1949 Crosley CD Sedan proves beyond doubt that the classic world caters to a wide variety of enthusiasts. The current owner purchased the car in 2014, planning the restoration that stalled at this point. However, the car is… more»
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Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
It’s been decades since this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle has seen any track action, but this one served as a vintage racer back in the day, although it’s now out of commission and has been sitting in a garage for… more»
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’50s Racer! 1934 Ford Tudor
Early Fords define hot rodding in automotive history, and when the popular and plentiful people-movers became semi-disposable used cars, low-budget wrench-turners exchanged dirty wads of hard-earned bills for the chance to give them new life. Eyes wide with possibilities,… more»
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Mechanically Sound: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom
Recycled model names are a dime a dozen, often beginning as a trim level or body style and evolving into a standalone brand. Occasionally, a name cropped up repeatedly over time, attached to what seemed like very different cars…. more»
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Rebuilt Cross-Ram Project: 1961 Chrysler 300G
Before the Pontiac GTO, there was another muscle car, the Chrysler 300 “Letter Series”. Beginning in 1955, Chrysler started souping up full-size New Yorkers and came out with a limited annual run of hardtops (and later convertibles, too) that… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1955 Ford F-500 Farm Truck
There must be an underground movement among owners of old Ford farm trucks in Michigan this winter, because it seems as if they’re all up for sale. This 1955 F-500 (the ad says F-550, but I can’t find any… more»
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Loads of New Parts: 1973 AMC Hornet
In 1970, American Motors brought back the Hornet name from the 1950s and bestowed it upon their replacement for the aging American compact. It would last through 1977 after which the car transformed into the Concord. It was a… more»
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Barn Find 1983 Euro-Spec Porsche 928S
Porsche’s 928 was the factory’s attempt to replace the 911; obviously that ploy didn’t work, but the 911’s persistence does not subtract from what is a bona fide luxury grand tourer. The saga began in the early 1970s. America… more»
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45k Mile Yard Find: 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon
The pairing of the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare was the successor to the long-running duo of the Dart and Valiant. But unlike their predecessors, the Aspen and Volare only ran for one generation from 1976 to 1980. The… more»
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Rare E-Stick Option: 1962 Rambler American
In 1958, American Motors resurrected the Rambler compact that predecessor company Nash had developed in 1950 and dubbed it the Rambler American. It would become the company’s top seller (we think) with more than 1.2 million assemblies in 12… more»
