The Mach 1 was added to the Mustang portfolio in 1969 as Ford was looking to breathe new life into the sales of the popular pony car. After peaking in 1966, every year’s sales thereafter saw less demand than… more»
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350 V8 Original: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet joined Ford in 1959 in the new “Ute” market (aka utility coupe). The El Camino and Ranchero were both truck versions of their 2-door station wagons and are sometimes also called “gentlemen’s pickups” because they were less austere…. more»
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Funeral Coach: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
For many of us, our very last ride is likely to be in a Cadillac – a Cadillac hearse, that is. And a lot of them were built by Superior Coach Co. out of Lima, Ohio. In 1975, Cadillac… more»
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Sport Coupe Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Back in the day, a lot of folks were doing the “See the USA in a Chevrolet” thing. One of the best-selling automobiles in 1963 was the Chevy Impala with more than 552,000 of them ordered as a Sport… more»
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4-Doors/4-Speed! 1968 Dodge Dart Sedan
Dodge redesigned its Dart compact in 1967 and that resulted in a popular car that would continue in production through 1976. Tens of thousands of 4-door sedans were built each year as economical family sedans. But how many of… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
As a personal luxury coupe, the Pontiac Grand enjoyed an extensive run from 1962 to 2002. Along with the rest of GM’s mid-size cars, the GP was treated to a redesign in 1973 using the new Colonnade styling technique… more»
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340 V8 Clone Project: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
Intending to make the Dart more attractive to youthful buyers, Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 as a 2-door hardtop to replace the somewhat stodgy-looking 2-door sedan. You could get a Swinger from mild to wild (sort of),… more»
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V8 Go By FoMoCo: 1973 Triumph Stag
Man, do I like this car! And, as I cruise prior Stag coverage here on BF, I have learned that engine transplants are apparently pretty common. But beyond its upgraded powerplant, this 1973 Triumph Stag is in magnificent shape… more»
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Stalled Rejuvenation: 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
The U.S. economy experienced a pull-back (recession) in 1958 and that affected most U.S. automobile manufacturers. Cadillac may have felt the bit a little more than others as their cheapest product was $4,600, quite the tidy sum in those… more»
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Rusty Roller: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1969 and later Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most often cloned mid-size muscle cars. That’s because it ceased to be a series of its own after 1968, meaning they’re hard to prove without documentation from the… more»
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Pint-Sized Classic: 1967 Lotus Seven Go Kart
A passion for classic cars is instinctive and usually develops early. However, the knowledge and skills required to maintain and restore such vehicles are generally learned. If you have been left surveying a scene of devastation with the words… more»
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1 of 544: 1973 Pontiac GTO 455
By 1973, the once-hot mid-size Pontiac GTO was a shadow of its former self, at least in terms of demand. It was a one-year generation car as all of GM’s intermediates were redesigned that season. In 1974, the GTO… more»
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From Roller to Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Dodge was the last major U.S. auto manufacturer to get into the lucrative “pony car” market. Introduced in 1970, it shared the new E-body platform that the Plymouth Barracuda had been long waiting for. Production numbers would peak in… more»
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Blended Models: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am debuted in 1973 as Pontiac’s response to the growth in popularity of European cruising sedans. As Pontiac’s goal was to introduce both luxury and performance in a single package, the car got its name by borrowing… more»
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350-Equipped: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Classic Pickups are prime candidates for custom builds. The chassis engineering and a generally cavernous engine bay allow an owner to slot something large and powerful under the hood without compromising structural integrity. A previous owner commenced turning this… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
I’ve often considered Chrysler the king of the muscle car era because it offered something across its various marques to cater to every budget. The Plymouth Road Runner was ideal for the less affluent, and this 1969 model looks… more»
