In the late 1950s, the Fairlane was Ford’s leading model. But it was soon upstaged by the Galaxie and later transformed into an intermediate for most of the 1960s. If you were looking for both style and performance in… more»
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Rumble Seat! 1930 Ford Model A
The Model A was the successor to the Model T and had the misfortune of being Ford’s car of choice when the Great Depression ensued. So, sales figures ended up being a fraction of its predecessor’s. The car was… more»
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Barn Find 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Project
For many, 1971 was the last year for the true muscle car. Rising insurance costs and increasing emphasis on lower emissions were starting to take their toll. The Super Sport was no longer a series of its own, but… more»
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Stored 43 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was in its third year of production in 1966 and received a noticeable restyle of sheet metal using the car’s original frame. As a result, the automobile now had smoother contours and curved side windows (something that… more»
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Project
In the Fall of 1960, a new television show premiered called Route 66. It was about two guys on a mission to “discover themselves” and they did that by touring the country in a spanking new Chevy Corvette. One… more»
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A Pair Of Monkeys: Two 1969 Honda Mini Trails
Honda offered the Z50 mini-motorcycles in this hardtail form – lacking any rear suspension to soak up the bumps – for three or four years and the Z50 was sometimes referred to as a Monkey Bike because of how… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Stepside
It wasn’t that many years ago when an older pickup might expect to see out its useful life as an unloved workhorse on a farm. A significant mechanical problem or the onset of old age would see it eventually… more»
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Original Toon Car? 1940 America Bantam
Apparently, Donald Duck had one in 1938 so that’s a notable achievement for an American Bantam 60 (1937-1941). And it definitely looks the part of something on the comical side of automotive history. This 1940 example is most definitely… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1963 Buick Skylark Convertible
The owner of this 1963 Buick Skylark was out for a spot of top-down touring in early 2020 when the vehicle ground to a halt with no warning. They dropped five gallons in the tank, thinking it was out… more»
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Tri-Five Sleeper: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the most popular of the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. This ’57 edition has only had three owners, comes with an interesting story, and has been treated to a newer engine and… more»
Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964 and sold like hot cakes for the next several years. At first, only coupes and convertibles were offered, but the fastback joined the lineup when the full… more»
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Monaco Edition: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Limited Landau
When Ford introduced the Thunderbird, it was meant to compete with the Corvette, but ended up carving out its own niche. Rather than being a sports car with some luxury features, the Thunderbird was a luxury car with some… more»
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Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»
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Solid Roller: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
The Satellite was Plymouth’s mid-size entry between 1965-74, starting as an upscale Belvedere before becoming a series of its own. During the car’s third-generation (1971-74), the Sebring Plus would be its high-end model before being replaced by the Chrysler… more»
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67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»
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Running Project! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When the Chevrolet Camaro was introduced as a 1967 model, Trans Am racing was in its heyday, and adding the Z28 option got the buyer a race-worthy performance package right from the factory. The first-generation Z28 came with an… more»
