With pony and muscle car sales declining, Dodge dialed back its options for the Challenger in 1972. Gone were the big-block engines (383, 440, and 426 Hemi), with the 340 being the top engine. And the performance model, R/T,… more»
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Matching Numbers: 1970 Porsche 911
You can’t blame someone for trying to get a higher sale price. I used to feel compelled to let someone know that I felt they were asking criminal amounts of money for a basketcase, but thankfully realized there were… more»
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Trio of Buick Gran Sport Projects and Parts
The Skylark Gran Sport (or GS) joined the Buick line-up in 1965 as the GM division’s mid-size muscle car. Its pinnacle was the second generation which was in production from 1968 to 1972. The seller has accumulated three of… more»
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Rolling Shell: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
Even though new competition had arrived in 1967 (Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar), the Ford Mustang “pony car” was still a big seller. 472,000 copies rolled off the assembly line, with just 5% or 24,000 having the… more»
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Bench Seat Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Even though the Chevelle SS 396 was no longer a separate series after 1968, it continued to sell well. Some 53,600 of them were built in 1970 along with another 8,700 with the new SS 454 option. The seller’s… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Ford F100 Custom Cab Unibody
Parting with a project build when the finishing line is in sight is never an easy choice, but it is one faced by the owner of this rare unibody 1962 Ford F100 Custom Cab Long Bed. Changed circumstances mean… more»
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Stalled Project: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Studebaker Hawk series that dated to 1956. Created in 1962, it was a personal luxury car that resembled the Ford Thunderbird (roofline) and Mercedes-Benz (front end)…. more»
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Are Porsche Prices Too High? 1969 Porsche 912 Targa
One of the more amazing aspects of the collectible automobile hobby is Porsche prices. Like those pesky Chinese spy balloons, the going rate for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsches is in the stratosphere. That leaves many folks who don’t… more»
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Factory Stretch! 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75
In the days before “nine passenger” implied “giant SUV,” you could order a factory-stretched ride like this 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75. Keen-eyed Caddy fans will notice the ’69 grille on this Brandon, Florida classic, matched by ’69 tail… more»
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Pace Car Replica Project: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
For the fourth time in the decade, Oldsmobile was chosen in 1977 to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500. The race edition of the Delta 77 Royale piloted by actor James Garner came with a Targa Top for… more»
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Stored Since 1986: 1968 Dodge Charger Roller
When the company launched its “Dodge Rebellion” marketing campaign, the new Charger was at the forefront. The approach was to solidify Dodge as being the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. The Charger didn’t catch on at first in 1966-67,… more»
Italian Smorgasbord: Auto E Moto d’Epoca
Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»
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One Family Slant Six: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
When the Plymouth Barracuda was totally redesigned in 1970, most buyers wanted a V8 engine. And 89% of them were built with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine or larger. The other 11% came with the Slant Six motor… more»
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V8 Swapped 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
Fans of Britain’s Sunbeam know Caroll Shelby worked with Sunbeam to engineer a Ford V8-powered Alpine named Tiger. That’s right; the Tiger followed Shelby’s recipe for the Cobra, a Ford V8-swapped British AC Ace roadster. According to the seller,… more»
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1 Of 500: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Project
Just the mention of a Boss 429 Mustang is enough to bring tears of joy to most blue oval fans, and rightfully so, as not only are these Fords fast but they’re also scarce and highly sought after. The… more»
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Have You Ever Seen One? 1949 Fiat 1500 D
The 1500 was a pre- and post-war car built by Fiat in Italy. It was larger than the Fiats that most U.S. buyers associate with the brand, powered by a 1493-cc inline-6 engine. In production from 1935 to 1950,… more»
