With its stacked headlights, new squarish styling, and those upward curving taillights, I always thought the 1963 Pontiac was an extremely good-looking car. Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 63-year-old car still in the possession of its… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Mustang 289
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since leaving the lot sixty years ago is a tough call, but it is one made by the owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is… more»
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Parked Since ’06: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m sure that virtually every enthusiast dreams of the day when they open the door of a shed or barn to discover a desirable classic sitting in the darkness, awaiting the moment when someone releases it from captivity. Such… more»
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Loads of Mods: One Family 1973 Checker Marathon
During the 1970s and 1980s, it was almost impossible not to see a Checker Taxi running around in major metropolitan cities. But also during this period, a consumer-oriented version, the A-12 (or Marathon), was also available. But you had… more»
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4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Transcontinental
Chevrolet and Pontiac both fielded “sport wagons” from 1955 to 1957. The monikers were Bel Air Nomad and Star Chief Custom Safari. They had two doors and used a custom body from the cowl back. Pontiac was the only… more»
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Bubble Car Duo: Pair of 1957 BMW Isettas
In the early 1950s, a microcar was developed in Italy called the Isetta. Its egg-like shape earned it the nickname of “Bubble Car,” and it had a single door that opened in the front. They were licensed for manufacture… more»
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Three Row Luxury Wagon: 1976 Buick Estate
For those not old enough to remember the OPEC oil crisis of late 1973 and its future effects on the auto industry, the Buick Estate is a notable example of how seriously this event crippled the sales of some… more»
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SportsRoof Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT 390
Mustangs seem to get most of the love from Ford fans, but I think variations of the company’s family cars are much more interesting overall. I like Mustangs, but I love cars like this 1969 Ford Torino GT. This… more»
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Collection Clean-Out: Saab 900 Projects
For a little while, I was a Saab man. With a Monte Carlo Yellow 900 Turbo convertible in my garage, I gained access to one of the most enthusiastic and helpful car communities out there, which was particularly impressive… more»
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Parked 20 Years: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
It’s a shame when someone gets a project and can’t find the time or interest to get started on it. Of course, if you’re a GM guy and you get handed a vintage Mercedes-Benz, it’s understandable if you’re not… more»
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455 V8 Transplant: 1973 Pontiac Firebird
Along with the Chevrolet Camaro, the Pontiac Firebird was redesigned in 1970. And would keep that shell and platform for 12 years. Muscle car sales cooled in the early 1970s, and the Firebird was no exception, though it rebounded… more»
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Honorable Ancestor: 1958 Honda Benly JC58
To say that Honda is a powerhouse is the understatement of the century. As the world’s largest maker of motorcycles for the last 67 years, it’s hard to argue with this company’s success. This rare 1958 Honda Benly JC58… more»
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Corvette Mini-Me: Pair of Opel GT Projects
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Buick dealers sold imported Opels from Germany to buyers who were looking for small or sporty cars. One of those was the Opel GT, produced from 1968 to 1973, and it had a… more»
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1 of 1,800: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
If you departed a Cadillac dealer with a new Eldorado Biarritz convertible in 1957, you left more than $7,500 behind. That’s the equivalent of $85,000 today. It was a special car built in small numbers along with a hardtop… more»
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Good Running Project: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix was born in 1962 as a personal luxury car – with some muscle built in. Based on a modified A-body platform, the car was redesigned in 1969 – and sales took off. Styling was refreshed… more»
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Diesel 4×4: 1981 Chevrolet LUV Pickup
It’s not every day you find a vehicle that is not eminently desirable but also deserves saving because the owner has spent so much time making it better than it was from the factory. Maybe it’s just me, but… more»
