The Chevy Camaro was the first serious contender for the Ford Mustang. Introduced in 1967, the Camaro (and others) would quickly eat away at the Mustang’s share, a market that it created (along with the Plymouth Barracuda) in 1964…. more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
The design of Chevrolet’s full-size cars for 1959-62 used “bubble top” styling with its 2-door hardtops (though some will say that was really only in ‘61-62). That meant a generous amount of glass was used in the roof with… more»
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Old-School Gasser Style! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Nostalgic gasser-style drag cars may be making a comeback, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala in North Judson, Indiana gained its lightweight beam axle front suspension in 1966! The drag-style classic ran a 409 four-speed combination for a while, followed by… more»
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Parked For Years: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project
Even in basic form, the redesigned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a fine-looking automobile, and with nearly 5 decades passing since the last one rolled off the assembly line in ’74, many of these cars have now been turned into… more»
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French Flair: 1935 Peugeot 401D Cabriolet
Just a few articles ago, we mentioned the 1935 Peugeot Eclipse – a convertible with a retractable hardtop. Now, here on eBay is a 1935 Peugeot 401D but in cabriolet form. The 401 and the slightly later 402 were… more»
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Out of the Barn: 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Styling for the Ford Thunderbird would change dramatically in 1964 when the “Squarebirds” emerged from the designed studios. And they were well-received by the buying public with a record sales year in ’64. For ’65, the cars were little… more»
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Dual Personality: 1964 Chrysler New Yorker
Besides the fact that this 1964 Chrysler New Yorker station wagon, also known as a Town & Country model, is not the standard fare of found wagons these days, it also harbors a dual personality – one outside and… more»
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Almost a GTO? 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The 1971-72 mid-size Pontiac LeMans Sport was something of a cross between the LeMans and the GTO. That probably didn’t help GTO sales as you could order a LeMans Sport with bucket seats, a big engine, and the “Enduro”… more»
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Original Hemi: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440
Hidden in this garage is an unassuming 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 with a secret. Lurking under its hood is the legendary Hemi V8, an engine that makes this sleeper one of the most potent American production cars to roll… more»
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One Year Only: 1971 Ford Torino 500
Ford added the Torino to the mid-size Fairlane roster in 1968 – and by 1971 – the nameplate represented the entire line. Named after Turin in Northern Italy, the Torino would be a Ford staple through the 1976 model… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Buying a classic with history can prove irresistible, especially if the vehicle is already inherently desirable. That opportunity awaits the high bidder on this 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible. It is complete and solid, but the custom paint and signage… more»
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Florida Barn Find: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Gold Special Edition
Hidden in this barn is a 1978 Pontiac Trans AM Gold Special Edition that proves there are still desirable classics hibernating, waiting to be liberated and returned to their former glory. The seller indicates it is a generally solid… more»
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383 V8 4-Speed Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger hit the scene in 1966 looking kind of like a larger “pony car.” Along with the rest of Chrysler B-body intermediates, the Chargers were redesigned in 1968 and sales really took off then. This 1969 edition… more»
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Flatbed Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
For more than 40 years, the Grand Prix filled several roles in the Pontiac lineup, most notably as a performance-oriented personal luxury car. After its beginning in 1962, the automobile grew quickly in popularity, more than doubling its sales… more»
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Needs Work: 1952 MG TD
This ad on eBay listing a 1952 MG TD contains one salient sentence: “The vehicle needs work.” So let’s go with that, and figure out exactly what it might take to resurrect this MG, and why you might want… more»
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Running Project: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable
Convertible cars have been with us since the car was invented. The first car had no top whatsoever, then in the 1920s, cloth or leather was used. The retractable hard top was invented about 100 years ago, but it… more»
