In the late 1950s, Chrysler and Ford learned an important lesson. The said lesson was that the market had become saturated and there was little interest anymore in the long-standing DeSoto or the new Edsel. Both cars would be… more»
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Solid Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
One of the automotive success stories of the late 1960s was the Dodge Charger. After a weak sales start in 1966-67, demand ballooned sixfold in 1968 when Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates got a makeover. The R/T continued as the performance… more»
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Cheap Droptop: 1974 Pontiac Grandville
In the early seventies, at least at GM, it seemed that “Bigger was Better” was the path to the future. The timing was unfortunate as the increase in size and weight occurred just as horsepower was on the way… more»
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1 of 281: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R2
In the early 1960s, Studebaker was looking for another new product to save the day. The compact Lark came along in 1959 and staved off the wolves until a flood of Detroit competition soon arrived. The Avanti was conceived… more»
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Donated 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 327
The Chevy Camaro was in its second year of doing battle with the Ford Mustang in 1968. The car had minimal changes, the most visible being the absence of vent windows in the doors and the addition of side… more»
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Batwing Brookwood: 1959 Chevrolet Wagon
Love ’em or hate ’em, 1959 Chevrolets always make a visual statement thanks to their overt horizontal rear wings. While an Impala hardtop or convertible is usually the subject of a review, station wagons such as this Brookwood example… more»
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Original 390: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT
Hmm, it’s a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7, the first owner equipped it with the GT Package, and they ticked the box beside the 390ci V8 on their Order Form. What isn’t to like? This Cougar ticks many of the… more»
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Original Paint: 1958 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel project seemed like a good idea at the time, although history demonstrates that it was one of the automotive industry’s greatest follies. It proved to be the wrong car in the wrong place at the wrong time,… more»
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Fastback Fun! 1965 Ford Mustang
From its introduction in April 1964, the Ford Mustang would become the hottest new car of the mid-1960s. They would sell nearly 1.3 million copies by the time the books closed on the 1966 model year. The seller’s nice… more»
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Stored 26 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury VIP
In the 1960s, Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth matched each other car-for-car in the full-size market. Plymouth added the VIP luxury car in 1966, bringing the roster to the Fury I, Fury II, Fury III, Sport Fury, and the VIP…. more»
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Split Window Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Decisions, decisions. Imagine for one moment that you were the person who discovered this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe hidden away in a barn. You’ve performed a mechanical revival, returning the car to a roadworthy state. That begs… more»
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Camper Special: 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT
Truck campers hit a sweet spot for many travelers, especially pickup owners who prefer a self-contained unit over trailering. This attractive truck and camper combination looks ready for adventure, and the $18,500 asking price combats the sticker shock of… more»
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Forgotten Utility: 1946 Willys 4-63 Wagon Project
If you’ve ever dreamed of unearthing a true postwar utility vehicle straight from the weeds, this 1946 Willys 4-63 Wagon might be the barn (or field) find for you. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace and photographed sitting in tall… more»
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Numbers-Matching 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Project
If you’ve been waiting for a 1969 Camaro project with all the right bones, this numbers-matching example might be exactly what you’ve been hunting for. Listed here on eBay, this original V8 coupe is stripped, media blasted, and ready… more»
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408-Powered 1989 Ford Mustang LX Notchback
Change the gears, exhaust, and throttle body, add sticky tires, and a nearly stock 5.0 Mustang of this vintage would turn a quarter mile in the 13s. This notchback body came in under 3000 lb, half a ton lighter… more»
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No Reserve: 1960 Morris Minor 1000
Although the original Mini is viewed by many as one of the “Cars of the People,” the reality is that it was the humble Morris Minor 1000 that managed to get the British public mobile again after World War… more»
