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Graffiti Special: 1990 Dodge Dynasty

The Dodge Dynasty was one of the largest variants of the Chrysler K-Car, in production from 1988 to 1993. It employed front-wheel-drive, a V6 engine, and was considered a mid-size car by size and weight. This 1990 example of… more»

Rebuilt Six-Banger: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon

Ford Motor Co. decided there was a market for a fourth brand in its lineup. So, they introduced the Edsel in 1958 using features not found on other FOMOCO products (like a push-button transmission in the middle of the… more»

Stored 10 Years: 1974 Lotus Elite

The Lotus Elite remains a textbook example of what might have been. For all of our chatter about cars made by GM that were almost great – I’m looking at you, Pontiac Fiero – Lotus has had its fair… more»

1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis

Tri-tone paint right from the 1956 brochure makes this 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Two-Door St. Regis Hard Top stand out in a crowd, and a first-generation hemi’ V8 backs up that style with performance. This Rapid City, South Dakota… more»

Canadian Survivor: 1965 Plymouth Savoy

The Savoy nameplate was applied to Plymouth’s full-size cars in the U.S. from 1951 to 1964 and usually signified the entry-level model. But for the new C-body Plymouths built in Windsor, Ontario, in 1965 for consumption within Canada, the… more»

Rotary Project: 1974 Mazda REPU

This, to me, is one of the coolest pickup trucks ever built. The Mazda Rotary pickup remains, to this day, the only rotary-engined truck ever built and it has developed a loyal following because of it. However, they come… more»

Twelve Built: 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT Stinger Ferrari Replica

Every so often, a listing comes along that sits squarely at the crossroads of automotive curiosity, controversy, and craftsmanship. This 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT, currently listed on eBay, is one of those cars. With 60,000 miles, a clean title,… more»

2 for 1: Pair of 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles

“See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was an advertising slogan and song belted out by Dinah Shore beginning in the 1950s. And it was still true in 1969 when the company built 14,415 full-size convertibles, all of them Impalas…. more»

Deathmobile Starter Kit: 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible

If you were making a short list of iconic American movies, National Lampoon’s Animal House would have to be near the top of your list.  This unexpected hit in 1978 set the standards for college behavior and fraternity hijinks… more»

Cheap 2-For-1 Deal: 1955 Dodge Royal

Though it was the top trim level offered by Dodge upon introduction, the Royal seems to sometimes be overlooked or forgotten by many Mopar fans, and there could be a couple of reasons for that.  Production was relatively short,… more»

345 V8 Survivor: 1973 International 1110 Pickup

“It’s a workingman’s rig. Strong as they come and smooth as they go. A pickup that you can assign the toughest tasks. Then take on a trip or to town with pride.” So says a brochure for a 1973… more»

Reserve Met: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Life can change without warning, forcing us to alter well-established plans. Such is the case with this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which the seller purchased with visions of a restoration dancing in their head. However, the lure of a… more»

38k Original Mile Shop Find: 1982 Ford Mustang GL

It is said that patience is a virtue. If this 1982 Ford Mustang GL were a sentient being, it would possess that attribute in abundance. The seller located it hiding in the back of a body shop, a spot… more»

Hemi Orange Project: 1971 Plymouth GTX

The GTX was introduced in 1967 as a high-end muscle car. The level of trim was much better than the later Road Runner, and a 440 cubic inch V8 came as standard. The 1971 model year was the car’s… more»

Running Project: 1964 Chrysler Newport

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level car. But it was far from being austere, representing nearly 60% of Chrysler-branded sales in 1964 alone. Wearing all-new sheet metal in 1963, the Newport was little changed going… more»

Rebuilt Original 455: 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

While General Motors was focusing on its new Colonnade body styling for 1973, the folks at Hurst were also busy figuring out how to make it better, at least for the Oldsmobile division.  Just under 1,100 examples of the… more»

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