The second-generation Matador by American Motors (1974 to 1978) was a full-size automobile. And the styling of the 2-door coupe was a lot different than that of the sedan or wagon. Some consider the styling “quirky” but that seems… more»
Project Cars
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Muscle Car Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
The 1969 model year was a banner one for Plymouth’s Road Runner. The company produced 81,125 cars for domestic consumption, with a further 3,295 finding their way to Canada. It marked a high point for the badge, with muscle… more»
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Estate Find: Maserati-Powered 1972 Citroen SM
In the early 1960s, Citroën embarked on Project S, intended as a sporty version of its DS. Development followed a winding path, as the concept evolved from a version of the DS to a separately engineered, more upscale effort…. more»
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Coated in Cosmoline: Ford Escort RS Turbo
This is a fascinating post, as the seller apparently have several desirable 1980s-market European Fords for sale, with the centerpiece being this Ford Escort RS Turbo that was coated in Cosmoline and stuck into storage close to 20 years… more»
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Forgotten Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Each division of General Motors (except Cadillac) got a mid-size product to offer in 1964. At Chevrolet, it would arrive in the form of the Chevelle, and the Malibu would be its top model. Sales were good but took… more»
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Early SUV Survivor: 1972 Ford Bronco
Ford introduced the Bronco in 1966 to compete with the CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. That made it the company’s first SUV (even before the term was coined for Sport Utility Vehicle). It had a successful run until 1996… more»
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Chev-Powered Brit: 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon
Hiding in this garage is a British classic with a sense of presence. This 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon was recently laid low by a minor mechanical issue, but addressing the problem should be straightforward. The dry location and… more»
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For Parts? 1969 Ford Bronco U15
Got an early Bronco in restoration? Here’s an opportunity to pick up a parts car in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. Yeah, as the Rolling Stones said in Faraway Eyes, “There she was sittin’ in the corner, a little bleary, worse… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1982 Porsche 911 SC Targa
When you have the perspective of knowing a project car without an engine or transmission at one time, sold for peanuts, it can be hard to rationalize how expensive the same car now costs. Inflation, and all that. This… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
The post-war American vehicle manufacturing industry was vibrant as companies struggled to meet the demand placed on them by buyers deprived of new cars since early 1942. The first genuinely new models began emerging in the late 1940s, but… more»
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Merrill, Wisconsin Estate Sale! Impalas, Packards, Dirt Trackers!
Pining for something to do over the next couple of days? Head on over to Merrill, Wisconsin to check out this forty-car estate sale with a bonus: some of the cars actually have titles! Unfortunately, that doesn’t include these… more»
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Unfinished Work: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Chevy promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966 and it stayed that way through 1968. After that, it reverted to being an option on the Malibu. For 1967, the SS 396 had its own body code,… more»
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Abandoned Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet redesigned the Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it didn’t capture the same sales magic as the first generation of 1967-69. The market had become saturated and performance versions were taking in on the chin in terms of… more»
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11k Original Miles: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible appears to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It presents superbly, wearing one of the rarer paint shades available during that model year. It is original and unmolested and has spent its idle… more»
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400-Equipped: 1972 Pontiac Firebird
One of the great attractions of many American classics is that they offer scope for owners to personalize their ride with a vast array of factory and aftermarket components. This 1972 Pontiac Firebird is a perfect example of that… more»
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Rare House Car Project: 1950 Hudson Camper
Hudson Motor Car Co. was one of the few independent automakers to last into the 1950s. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors and the nameplate would soon disappear. The seller’s car may be a 1950… more»
