During the 1960s and 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. A Brougham edition was available for a time which seemed like a bridge between the Polara and Monaco (perhaps like the early… more»
Project Cars
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A Little Project: 1950 Crosley
Powel Crosley Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, was a busy man. He sold countless radios, owned the Cincinnati Reds, and most importantly, sold cars. He sold enough of them that I am never surprised to see one at a car… more»
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Miner’s Workhorse: 1964 Toyota Land Cruiser
You love to find vehicles with a story. Even more intriguing is when you find a now-desirable vintage vehicle that reveals how it was used when it was new, which is usually not nearly as glamorous as the current… more»
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Offers Considered: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Pace Car Edition
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is a mystery machine. It is 1-of-6,306 examples of the 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy Pace Car Edition. It has been laid low for years following a transmission issue and needs… more»
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Superbird Clone: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
In 1970, Chrysler offered two aerodynamically designed cars for action on NASCAR’s superspeedways. These were the Dodge Charger Daytona and the Plymouth Superbird. The latter was based on the mid-size Road Runner and used a unique front nose and… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Wagon
The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country is one of those wagons that seemed to get everything just right, offering a high level of luxury for passenger comfort plus a powerful V8 under the hood for the driver… more»
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Stored 29 Years: 1962 Studebaker Lark
The merger between Studebaker and Packard did not go well in the mid-1950s, so the company needed a new product to help save it. And that came in the form of the Lark “compact” in 1959. Which helped boost… more»
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Stored 21 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The successful Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, adding to the engine compartment space to finally accommodate big-block engines. But competition had entered the market space, so Mustang sales would begin to taper off. This… more»
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500HP AWD 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T
Dodge’s partnership with Mitsubishi yielded a Dodge-badged twin to the Mitsu’ 3000GT called Stealth. There’s nothing stealthy about the chrome wheels and polished Arrest Me Red paint on this 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T. The Fayetteville, North Carolina sportster boasts… more»
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Put An LS In It? 1969 Buick Gran Sport
Here’s an interesting one. It’s a 1969 Buick GS 350 – sans the 350. It’s being sold without its prime mover so the next owner can trip the light fantastic when it comes to repowering this steed. I have… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Packard Patrician 400
Packard entered 1951 with a range of vehicles representing its first genuine post-war new models. The Patrician 400 Sedan was its “senior” offering, with the company finding homes for 9,001 of these classics during the first production year. The… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I
The 1971-73 Mustang Mach I scores plenty of points in the looks department, with that cool Sportsroof stance making the pony appear aggressive from just about any outside angle. However, by this time, muscle car desirability was starting to… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1948 Packard Super Eight Sedan
Pity poor Packard. From its founding in 1899, it rose to prominence in the 1920s and ’30s making luxury cars for wealthy customers. But the Great Depression dealt it a near-fatal blow, and the rise of Ford and GM… more»
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1977 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 Flareside 460 V8
I’m a big fan of “the first” or “the last” of anything related to vehicles. I tell myself that they’re worth more and potential collector vehicles and sometimes that gets me into trouble as I try to find enough… more»
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1 of 370: 1970 Dodge Super Bee Project
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. Both were budget-minded muscle cars, with the latter being more successful sales-wise. Super Bee production lasted just four years (1968 to 1971) though the nameplate would… more»
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Snowbird Project: 1956 Bentley S1
Like the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, the Bentley S1 was a luxurious car befitting the lifestyles of the rich and famous. So, it’s a shame to see one from 1956 languishing in a driveway, exposed to the elements including snow… more»
