1969 was the final year before the Plymouth Barracuda changed its personality entirely, severing all its remaining ties with the Valiant as the third-generation cars were introduced in 1970. I understand all the hoopla and desirability generated by the… more»
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Big Toothy Grin! 1955 DeSoto Firedome
DeSoto was more than a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador (Hernando de Soto). It was a division of Chrysler Corp. from 1928 to 1961. Positioned between Plymouth and Dodge, it was a viable make until the late 1950s. Chrysler… more»
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454 V8 Drop-Top: 1970 Chevrolet Impala
The full-size Chevy Impala continued to be one of the best-selling U.S.-made cars in 1970. At more than 600,000 units, a GM labor strike prevented the nameplate from coming close to its 1965 record of one million copies. Estimates… more»
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Four-Speed Survivor: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
Claiming to be the first of anything is fraught with peril, but I imagine few will argue with the assertion that the four-seat Thunderbird created the personal luxury field in 1958. Sure, cars like the Continental Mark II of… more»
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No Reserve Drop-Top: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible
Pontiac’s Le Mans has always carried a certain cool factor, especially in convertible form. While the GTO might steal most of the spotlight, the Le Mans shares its DNA and offers the same long-hood, short-deck styling that made Pontiac… more»
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Is It GT Equipped? 1968 Ford XL
When I consider full-size Fords, as I have opined before, the ’66 and ’68 editions, such as this ’68 XL two-door hardtop, are my favs. The seller of this “Cool Cat,” as Ford referred to it in their ’68… more»
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BF Auction: 1952 Austin A40 Sports
In the early 1950s, finding a sports car with a lightweight aluminum body was something reserved for high-dollar, low-production cars, but Austin tried to change that. After seeing the Jensen Interceptor, Austin’s chairman, Leonard Lord approached Jensen about designing… more»
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Rolling Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Even the idea of stealing parts from a vehicle is something I’d like to think most auto enthusiasts would frown on, but when someone follows through on that notion, they’re truly lower than a snake’s belly in my opinion. … more»
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Solid Big Block Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
With the second-generation Dodge Charger having achieved royalty status, there’s a market for just about any example, whether it’s in need of a full restoration or already a showpiece. However, it’s always nice to come across one that’s sort… more»
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Captive Import Survivor: 1977 Dodge Arrow
While Ford and General Motors rolled out their own subcompact cars in the 1970s, Chrysler opted for badge-engineered imports instead. One example was the Plymouth Arrow, which was a Japanese Mitsubishi Celeste in disguise, sold in Canada as the… more»
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Suspended Animation: 1962 Fiat 1200 Project
This 1962 Fiat 1200 cabriolet has been sitting for ten years, after coming to the seller from a twenty-year owner. Long ownership history often benefits classic cars, aiding the preservation of records, receipts, manuals, provenance, and the hardware itself…. more»
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Sitting 30 Years: 1955 Ford F-100
This 1955 Ford F-100 is said to have been sitting for over three decades and is 99% rust-free, and it looks it. If you don’t count surface rust, that is. The flattened left front fender is an interesting look,… more»
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Superbird Clone: 1972 Plymouth Satellite
Just when things seemed unstoppable for Mopar wins during the Golden Age of NASCAR, the rules suddenly changed, and those wacky wing cars were no longer allowed to participate on the racetracks. However, before the fun was spoiled, a… more»
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Four-Speed Equipped: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
If you are a car fan with any kind of collection at all, you have a list. Actually, you have several: the first list is populated by cars you’d own if you had all the space and money in… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk was the final incarnation of the Studebaker Hawk (which dated to the mid-1950s). Introduced as a stylish personal luxury car, it was positioned to compete against the likes of the Ford Thunderbird and the (also… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The longer I stare at this 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, the more I feel like it’s promising project material, and for a couple of different reasons. I’m not really talking about a comprehensive restoration here, but this one seems… more»
