By traditional standards, the 1967 model year would have been considered a success for the Mustang. However, Ford was addicted to the record sales achieved during 1966, and 1967 marked a drop of around 22%. Keen to arrest this… more»
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Early “Crossover”: 1984 AMC Eagle
American Motors rolled the dice (once again) in the 1980s and came up with the Eagle, a 4X4 family car that would be considered a “crossover” 30 years later. The Eagle combined the comfort of an automobile with the… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
When the Super Sport was introduced in 1961, it was supposed to be a performance version of the Chevy Impala, which it was. But only 453 copies rolled off the assembly line. In 1962, Chevy’s strategy changed, and it… more»
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1 of 67: 1955 Arnolt-MG Coupe
S.H. Arnolt Inc. was a licensed automobile builder in the State of Illinois. Between 1953 and 1968, Arnolt sold four different types of cars with Bertone bodies. They were sold as American autos, but with British mechanical components and… more»
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Former Ambulance: 1954 Ford Courier
Beginning in 1952, Ford used the Courier name on a variety of vehicles, usually delivery wagons or pickup trucks. At first, it was a delivery model based on the base 2-door station wagon, the Mainline. This 1954 edition was… more»
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Extravaganza! 20 Different Alvis TD21s For Sale
OK barn finders, here’s the gig you’ve been waiting for, the lollapalooza of all things Alvis, a collection of twenty different cars, and one or all can be yours! They’re located in Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK and are available, here… more»
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390 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Country Squire
From 1950 to 1991, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. In its earliest years, the Squire was a true “Woodie” but those wood panels were soon replaced by facsimile components. From its middle years forward, it was… more»
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Two For One: 1960 Ford Falcon Project Pair
Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth would all jump into the new compact car market space in 1960 (Studebaker and American Motors got there the year before). The Ford entry would be the rather simple Falcon, whereas Chevy would have the… more»
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348 V8 Project: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
For the first time since 1957, the 1960 Chevrolets were not all-new automobiles. Styling-wise, they were quite similar that the ‘59s, but with some of the excesses in body language toned down a bit. Instead of cat’s eye taillamps… more»
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400-Equipped 1974 Pontiac GTO
Those of us who are motoring enthusiasts who lived through the 1970s would probably prefer to forget that era. The reality was that vehicle manufacturers had come under pressure from governments and various lobby groups to produce safer and… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1960 Jaguar XK150 Fixed-Head Coupe
While it bore a striking family resemblance to its predecessor, Jaguar’s XK150 was larger and offered improved interior space compared to the outgoing XK140. It still housed the company’s beautiful DOHC six-cylinder engine, and for a motor of modest… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon
When Chevrolet was developing its Vega model, they toyed with the idea of several different engine choices. Some proceeded as far as the prototype stage, but others were deemed unviable. While it was marketed as a subcompact, one car… more»
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Al Capone Clone Car! 1929 Cadillac Town Sedan
The calendar year 1929 is noted for more than just the Wall Street Crash that led to the Great Depression. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre occurred on February 14th. The Museum of Modern Art opened in New York City…. more»
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Cars and Parts: Pair of 1973 Saab Sonetts
The Saab Sonett was a 2-seat sports car built by the Swedish automaker between 1966 and 1974. The last edition of the automobile was the Sonett III which was powered by a 1700-cc V4 engine supplied by Ford. From… more»
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1 of 350: 1940 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
The 1940 Lincoln Continental set a new standard for luxury cars made in the U.S. It would be the last American-built automobile produced with V12 power. In the car’s first year in production (1940), only 404 copies were assembled… more»
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Raised Roof Wagon: 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Vista Cruiser was an upscale mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile from 1964-77. Earlier models are known for their fixed-glass, roof-mounted skylights over the second-row seating with sun visors for those passengers, plus a raised roof behind the… more»
