Thanks to higher insurance premiums and the detuning of engines, muscle cars (including “ponies” like the Dodge Challenger) saw dwindling sales numbers. From its introduction in 1970, Challenger demand dropped from 77,000 units to 23,000 in just two years…. more»
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Dad’s Car: 1938 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
The Chevy Master and Master Deluxe were produced between 1933 and 1942. They were a step up from the Standard Mercury which was a budget-minded product. The seller’s MD Sport Coupe is from 1938 and comes with a rumble… more»
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Tiny But Ferocious: 1958 Berkeley SE-328
When you look at the postwar automotive world, it is easy to find examples of just how fertile the human mind can be. Some of these automotive pioneers, both from large companies and those that were going their own… more»
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Plenty of Patina! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet had a winner on its hands when it came to the 1955 to 1957 Chevies. Later dubbed the “Tri-Fives,” they sold nearly five million copies in just three years. And are pretty collectible more than 65 years later…. more»
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Parked for 15 Years! 1971 Ford Mustang
We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs at Barn Finds, but most of those produced after 1970 tend to be the Fastback derivatives. That makes this 1971 Hardtop a welcome distraction. The seller is the third owner’s son, and… more»
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Forty Years Hidden: 1974 Lotus Elite
Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow. Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One. His design principle was simple: the lighter the better. Sometimes too light… more»
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Nine-Passenger Survivor: 1964 Chrysler Town & Country
The Town & Country was a high-end station wagon built from 1940 to 1988 (with a break during WW2). The nameplate would later be applied to a minivan when these wagons went out of fashion. This 1964 edition, which… more»
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Project E12: 1977 BMW 530i
Is the BMW E12 the best sports sedan ever? Maybe not, but for the era, it was pretty close. Its most worthy competitor was probably another BMW – the 2002. Alfa and Lancia were making sporty saloons too, but… more»
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Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Ford Torino GT
Ford introduced the Torino nameplate in 1968 and by 1970 it superseded (and finally replaced) the Fairlane as the company’s intermediate product. The design of the 1970-71 models was inspired by supersonic jets of that era and were quite… more»
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2-For-1 Deal: 1979 Chrysler 300 Pair
The 300 moniker returned to the Chrysler lineup in 1979 after an absence since ’71 as a one-year-only package for the Cordoba, and it was an expensive option as this pushed the car’s price up over two thousand additional… more»
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Thunderbolt Build? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
After years as a full-sized variant, “Fairlane” moved to an intermediate body in model year 1962, slotting between the “compact” Falcon and the full-sized Galaxie. This 1964 Fairlane 500 2-Door Sedan shares a roofline with the hardtop Sports Coupe,… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Project
All you need to know about this 1968 Mustang GT is contained in one sentence: “Put away because of extensive underside rust.” That should scare you and wake you up. But if you’re like the nearly twenty bidders who… more»
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Stored 42 Years: 1967 Porsche 912
The devil is in the details as it relates to well-preserved vehicles. In other words, the impression of how well-preserved a car is can change based on the level of original details you find present in a specimen such… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Cadillac enjoyed a banner year in 1941, with 66,169 cars rolling out of dealerships and into the garages of new owners. However, one of the rarest of these was the Series 62 Convertible. The company produced a mere 3,100… more»
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Supercharger Needs TLC: 1957 Packard Clipper
Packard and Studebaker joined forces in 1954 and the product lines remained separate until 1957. That’s when the remaining Packard production became rebadged products out of South Bend, often referred to today as “Packardbakers.” Buyers and dealers alike were… more»
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Flathead Project: 1946 Mercury Eight Deluxe
Mercury was in the same boat as all the other U.S. automakers at the close of World War II. They were able to restart car production but would have to make do with warmed-over pre-war products for the first… more»
