The Pontiac GTO took the market by storm in 1964 and led to a whole array of mid-size competitors that would dominate the rest of the decade. Originally an option on the Tempest/LeMans, the GTO (“Gas, Tires & Oil”)… more»
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Affordable Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The term “iconic” is probably overused in the classic world, although some cars have earned the right to wear that tag. One worthy candidate is the C3 Corvette, especially the chrome-bumper models with a big-block under the hood. This… more»
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Stuck In Low Gear: 1974 Honda ATC90
Many sources list the Honda US90, the predecessor to the ATC90, as “the first ATV.” It’s always dangerous to list something as the first, last, biggest, smallest, oldest, whatever. It almost forces people to research it and prove us… more»
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Rare Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SX
To help provide relief to buyers of performance cars who were paying rising insurance premiums, Oldsmobile came out with the Cutlass Supreme SX for 1970 and 1971. By not having a unique VIN that shouted “muscle car” to insurance… more»
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Hemi Orange: 1974 Plymouth Duster 400 V8
The Duster was a popular fastback variant of the Plymouth Valiant. Between 1970 and 1976, they sold more than 1.3 million of them (plus a smaller number rebadged as the Dodge Dart Demon/Dart Sport). This 1974 edition no longer… more»
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Malaise Era Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile collaborated with Hurst Performance on several occasions in the 1960s through the 1980s to produce some limited-production automobiles. Hurst shifters and special graphics helped set the cars apart from other mid-size Olds products. This 1974 edition does not… more»
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Faceless Classic: 1971 Plymouth Duster
Many people view the grille and headlamps as the “face” of any vehicle. That means the lack of those items on this 1971 Plymouth Duster leaves it looking like a faceless classic. Don’t be fooled because this is a… more»
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Andretti Edition: 1977 Alfa Romeo GT
Found in a shop belonging to an Alfa collector who passed away, this 1977 Alfa Romeo GT Andretti Edition is now for sale on craigslist for $7500. The car has been sitting for ten years without being started. Its… more»
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Twin Turbo Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway
Forced induction was one of the great motoring trends of the 1980s. Manufacturers and aftermarket tuning specialists realized that it offered endless scope for development that boosted performance significantly. Callaway Cars took the bull by the horns, releasing cars… more»
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1 of 1,499: 1957 Ford Thunderbird “Super V8”
First-generation Ford Thunderbirds (1955-57) were 2-seat personal luxury cars. They sold well enough but would do even better when the 1958 redesign brought seating for four. A rare 1957 T-Bird is the E-Code edition which came with a 312… more»
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Hallmark Camper Adorned 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat 4WD!
Here’s a case where the topper may be more special than the truck it’s on, or at least that’s what the seller of this 1982 Ford Bronco XLT Lariat was thinking a couple of years ago when he bought… more»
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67k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Bronco
The First Generation Bronco has long fascinated me. It is nothing to do with the ongoing popularity because there isn’t a single reason why it shouldn’t be. There are many factors at play that allow these classics to perform… more»
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Buried Garage Find: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Sometimes the first challenge facing an enthusiast intent on a project build is to unearth their chosen classic from a spot it has occupied for many years. Hiding below the accumulated bric-a-brac in this garage is just such a… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was treated to a complete overhaul in 1968, so the changes going into 1969 were minor. Aided by extended production run due to labor issues, the 1969 ‘Vettes set a sales record that wouldn’t be topped… more»
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No Reserve: 1946 Chevrolet Suburban Project
The Suburban holds its place in history as the longest-running automotive production nametag, not only at your Chevrolet dealership but also worldwide, so kudos to the folks at Chevy for offering a vehicle that’s evolved over the years to… more»
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One-Owner, Needs Work: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Chrysler created a new “E-body pony car platform in 1970 for the Plymouth Barracuda and the all-new Dodge Challenger. Things started out with great promise, but the market for performance-oriented cars shifted and demand for the Challenger fell almost… more»
