Ford and Mercury introduced new “mid-size” cars in 1962 in the form of the Fairlane and Meteor. General Motors would follow suit in 1964, with Chevrolet’s entry being the Chevelle. The Malibu was the higher-end Chevelle, and the seller… more»
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Drop-Top Field Find: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
It’s no secret that one of the most popular series of Detroit iron is the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957. More than 4.5 million of the cars were produced, and the period marked the return of Chevy’s first… more»
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Stalled Project: 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Safari
For most of the 1950s, the Chieftain was Pontiac’s entry-level model. Like other GM cars, the B-body platform produced longer, lower, wider, heavier vehicles in 1958, including the Chieftain. Ironically, the 1958 model year would be the last for… more»
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Same Family 46 Years: 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury
In the 1960s, Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth generally competed with one another model for model. Case in point was the Impala Super Sport. Ford’s equivalent was the Galaxie 500/XL, and Plymouth’s wannabe was the Sport Fury. The latter car… more»
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Party Van Potential: 1967 Ford Econoline
You don’t see very many of them cruising the streets today, but for those who grew up during the hippie generation, a party van was once a cultural icon back in the sixties and seventies, especially those with custom… more»
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1 of 350 Left? 1967 Siata Spring Roadster
The Siata Spring was a Fiat-based 2-seat roadster built from 1967 to 1970. It was the last hurrah for Società Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessor, which went bankrupt in 1970 after 44 years. Not many were made back in the… more»
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Once Forgotten: 1972 Datsun 240Z Barn Find
The Nissan Fairlady Z hit the streets in Japan in 1969 as an alternative to the European sports cars, which had become popular. A year later, it came to the U.S. as the Datsun 240Z since Nissan cars weren’t… more»
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1998 Honda Accord Custom Pickup
There are a few times when a custom creation can be almost inexplicable, and this 1998 Honda Accord could be described as one such automobile. It’s important to note that the owner is none-too-pleased here either, even suggesting he’s… more»
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Classy and Rowdy! 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Before Jeep’s Wagoneer, leather in an SUV came in the form of work gloves or a saddle thrown in the back. You might say Jeep predicted the future of the luxury SUV, offering leather, power seats and windows and… more»
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Restoration Required: 1963 Buick Riviera
As a classic car enthusiast, the 1960s pose a unique challenge. I have no trouble picking a classic from each post-war decade that I would park in my garage if the opportunity arose. However, so many genuinely great cars… more»
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Dusty Slant-Six: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
The Dart compact served Dodge well from 1963 to 1976. Its second-generation (1967-76) was the most popular, especially the Swinger 2-door hardtop. The seller’s 1975 edition was built as Dodge was starting to wind things down; the Aspen would… more»
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Possible Engine Upgrade? 1965 Ford Mustang
First Generation Mustangs are almost the automotive equivalent of Lego Blocks. That isn’t a criticism, but merely recognition that they offer endless possibilities for adding and removing components to create the car of your dreams. This 1965 Mustang is… more»
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One Owner Project: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440
After a six-year absence, the Coronet nameplate returned to the Dodge fold as a mid-size car in 1965. It was based on Chrysler’s B-body platform that had served as a full-size model from 1962 64. This 1969 Coronet 440… more»
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Suicide Doors: 1967 Ford Thunderbird Landau
The Ford Thunderbird served in a few capacities over the years, starting as a two-seater and then evolving to a personal luxury coupe. However, with all the decades the car was in production, there was only a brief period… more»
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So Much Wiring! 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe Project
Like almost anyone with gasoline in their veins, I’m a sucker for 1936 Ford Coupes; they’re my favorite from a decade that abounds with stylistic riches in the Ford line. While I prefer the three-window coupes, I would categorize… more»
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Autobahn Package: 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora
The Oldsmobile Aurora remains one of the more impressive vehicles GM has made in recent memory, but also a cautionary tale of how brand identity and engineering still rule the day at the upper end of the market. The… more»
