For most of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dart was Dodge’s popular compact car. But in 1960 and 1961, the Dart was a lower-level full-size automobile. The seller has a 1960 Dart Phoenix, which was the top trim level… more»
Project Cars
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BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Cortina Mk III GT
One challenge in selecting a suitable project candidate is locating an appropriate, affordable vehicle. The more money an enthusiast invests in their chosen car, the greater the risk. Therefore, classics like this 1972 Ford Cortina Mk III GT are… more»
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Modified Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
In the Corvette kingdom, a 1963 Split Window Coupe is considered royalty, and that’s sort of what you’re getting here. However, it’s not entirely, so read on to find out if the pros here are enough to persuade you… more»
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One Of A Kind? 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
The seller of this 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais describes his car as a one-of-a-kind example, and while I don’t have any production stats handy, he’s bound to at least be on the right track here! Two of its features… more»
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C-Code 289/3-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang
Southern California has a great climate that helps preserve vintage vehicles, so it’s fortunate to find out right off the bat that this 1965 Mustang has lived in that area of the Golden State its entire life, although it… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
Having been a staple at Buick dealers since 1940, the Estate took a snooze after 1964, not to return until 1970. This absence provided the Sport Wagon an opportunity to serve as the sole luxury-oriented station wagon in the… more»
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Recycled Plymouth: 1957 Powell Sport Wagon
I thought I was good at recycling, but I don’t hold a candle to the Powell brothers. Hayward and Channing Powell, of Los Angeles, gyrated through radio manufacturing, then scooters, and in 1955, four-wheeled vehicles inspired by the brothers’… more»
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Package Deal: Collection of Five Cool Cadillacs
Here’s something you don’t see every day. A collection of the same brand of automobiles from 1954 to 1975, only sold together. Five of these land yachts have been stored for at least a year, and they all run… more»
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Patina Project: 1972 Dodge Coronet Custom
Very much a project, this longroof has lots of surface rust (patina?) on that long roof, along with some body rust on the lower body panels. Just for the fun of it, it also needs mechanical work. This 1972… more»
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Will It Run? 1962 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup
Whomever he is, the seller of this 1962 Chevy Corvair Rampside is doing something right: He “purchased [the] truck 2 years ago and [it] has been sitting in [his] warehouse.” One, he has a warehouse. Two, he can buy… more»
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Nomad Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet introduced the 2-door Nomad “Sport Wagon” in 1955. For reasons unclear today, the Nomad was a slow seller while the rest of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were a big hit with consumers. After light sales through 1957, the Nomad,… more»
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Project Camper: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Chalet
The phrase “everything that’s old is new again” is certainly appropriate when talking about campers and overland vehicles. In recent years, Mercedes-Benz and other brands have become unofficial champions of getting consumers to spend way too much on vehicles… more»
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1 of 532: 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Project
The Eldorado arrived in 1953 as a low-production, exclusive luxury convertible. Though its concept would change over time, the Eldorado remained a Cadillac fixture until after the turn of the 21st Century. One of just 532 produced, this 1953… more»
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Nomad Alternative: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Wagon
Had I been alive and old enough to be thinking about buying an automobile in the fifties, I can’t imagine a sport wagon wouldn’t have caught my eye, as they offered the cool-factor of a 2-door body plus ample… more»
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Colony Park Classic: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
Should you ever buy a car just to take a fantastic road trip on the return leg? This is a personal fantasy of mine, especially for the right sports car or grand tourer. Looking at the location of this… more»
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Donated King Cab: 1979 Datsun Pick Up
It is amazing to see vehicles that survive under truly awful conditions and somehow emerge relatively unscathed. When you tour a vehicle donation lot, you’ll see the occasional survivor that was simply donated by a kindly old couple, but… more»
