The venerable Chevrolet Nova got its first styling refresh in five years in 1973. Some of this was done to accommodate larger bumpers, but other adjustments were needed to feature a new hatchback model. The seller’s car is one… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1970 Ford Ranchero GT
Ford launched the Ranchero as a “coupe utility” (Ute) in 1957, and it ran continuously through the 1979 model year. From 1966 forward, the Ranchero was based on the midsize Fairlane/Torino, including the “aerodynamic” 1970-71 models. The seller’s… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1965 Cobra Kit Car
Auto sellers should keep a dictionary handy. Perhaps this Shelby Cobra kit was intended for flower car duty, since it comes with “petals.” And the engine evidently needs somewhere to stay, because it “could be boarded out” to a… more»
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Crate Motor Project: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Muscle car sales declined in the early 1970s thanks to rising insurance premiums. And demand was also stymied by lower compression ratios to reduce emissions output. So, it’s no surprise that 1973 Plymouth Road Runner sales couldn’t break 20,000… more»
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Parked Since ’71: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
There are many reasons why a classic spends years in hibernation. This 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 has occupied this spot since 1971 after its recovery from a theft. It is missing its hood but is an otherwise complete classic… more»
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X66 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396
The 1969 model year was the busiest thus far for the Chevrolet Camaro. Nearly a quarter-million of them were built, but the number was inflated due to a 15-month production run. The all-new 1970s were delayed in getting ready… more»
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Fastback Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
It’s amazing what a feature run on the silver screen can do for a car. Pontiac felt the full effect of that action back in ’77 with Smokey and the Bear Bandit- after release, those black Trans Ams started… more»
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455-Powered 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
It was perhaps a harbinger of a sea change in automotive tastes, but the Luxury LeMans two-door hardtop outsold the GTO in 1972: 8,641 to 5,807. Neither was a number to brag about, but the ’70s was the decade… more»
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1974 Dodger Charger 440 Project
With Chrysler’s redesign of its B-bodied intermediates in 1971, the Charger took on an all-new look. That helped to lead to a record sales year in 1973. With few changes in 1974, sales dropped by more than one-third –… more»
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964 Project: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2
Every now and again, you see a car that gives you a pang of regret. For me, it’s always the “Did I buy too soon?” conundrum. Fortunately, I rarely am proven wrong in terms of my instincts being correct,… more»
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1 of 903: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevrolet Chevelle production numbers were stout in 1969, including more than 86,300 copies built with the Z25 Super Sport option. The seller’s car is likely rare as only 900 or so of them were produced in Canada (per the… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic
Now that they are over 25 years old, the early 2000s Porsche Boxsters have reached classic car status. Of course, age isn’t the only factor that makes a car a classic. These Boxsters also have great looking, impressive performance,… more»
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Rebuilt V8: 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Sedan Coupe
A what? Sedan Coupe? That was actually Ford’s name for this model, as opposed to a Business Coupe with no rear seat or at other times and years, it may have been called a Club Coupe. The two-door sedan… more»
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Unusual Estate Sale Project: 1960s Cheetah Kit
Though the seller doesn’t impart a lot of details about this kit car, it appears to be a Cheetah from the 1960s. We saw it about six months and (apparently) it didn’t sell then. It has moved up from… more»
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1971 Chevrolet C-10 Cheyenne 350 V8 Short Bed
Short-bed trucks are all the rage today and they have been for a long time. I’m not sure when the trend started, but I’m guessing the 1960s is when they started coming on strong in the marketplace. This 1971… more»
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Luxurious Finned Project: 1960 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
After sporting some of the wildest tail fins in the industry the previous year, the Cadillac Coupe DeVille was toned down a bit on the rear section for the 1960 model, although it still retained some rather conspicuous sculpting… more»
