Ford introduced its first all-new post-war automobiles in 1949 and wood-bodied station wagons were still in the mix. But the amount of wood deployed was reduced and would be replaced 100% by wood paneling in 1952. For 1950, these… more»
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Monster Seagrave V12! 1951 Plymouth Suburban
The phrase “1950s Suburban” might call to mind idyllic planned neighborhoods, manicured lawns, and moms baking cookies, but this customized 1951 Plymouth Suburban in Murrieta, California downright savages that peaceful image. Its ripped away front clip, angry red 400+… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1968 Dodge Super Bee
Dodge rolled out the Super Bee in 1968, its version of the Plymouth Road Runner, which became quite popular. Both automobiles were budget-minded muscle cars, but the Dodge version always sold in smaller numbers. This first-year Super Bee wears… more»
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440/4-Speed/Dana 60: 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye
Even in the early seventies, when skyrocketing insurance rates and fuel economy concerns were driving nails into the coffin of the muscle car, you’ve got to hand it to the Dodge boys for their efforts to do what they… more»
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1965 Chevrolet Impala 396 4-Speed Project
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. They became the first automobile manufacturer to build more than three million cars and trucks in a single 12-month period. The Impala contributed greatly to that performance, accounting for… more»
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Garage Find: No Reserve 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
In 1969, one of the hottest looking cars Chevrolet produced was the Chevelle. It was available with engine combinations from a small inline-six to a 396 cubic-inch V-8 and catered both to those that wanted a street machine and… more»
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Parked In ’88: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere Barn Find
The Belvedere nameplate would be a part of the Plymouth portfolio between 1954-70. It played different roles, but most often was positioned as an intermediate. In the 1966 hierarchy – in terms of creature comforts and trim – there… more»
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Bargain At $5,000? 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The condition and price range of an entry-level classic car could be debated. Cars that once sold for $50 or $300 bring ten times that years later, and after the swell of people who wanted one in their youth… more»
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K-Code 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Caliente
When the Comet debuted in 1960, it was a standalone brand. It had intended to be an Edsel model, but that division disappeared from the scene almost as quickly as it came on. Beginning in 1961, the Comet became… more»
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Three for $3,000! AMC Hornet Package Deal
Who doesn’t like a bargain? I do, especially when it concerns vehicles. In this case, it’s cars, all four-door sedan versions of AMC’s Hornet in either 1975 or 1976 varieties. The seller has them posted here on craigslist in… more»
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Silver Anniversary Edition: 1951 Pontiac Super Deluxe
Parked in 1983, the seller of this 1951 Pontiac Super Deluxe Catalina tells us that it is one of only 3,433 built that year. It’s a top drawer model and helped Pontiac celebrate its 25th anniversary. Looking a bit… more»
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V8-Powered C1: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Some people will argue the C1 (first generation) Corvette is the best-looking Corvette ever produced. According to The Corvette Museum, “In 1953, the first 300 were built by hand in Flint, Michigan, just after General Motors unveiled the Corvette… more»
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350 V8 Daily Driver: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
What a difference a few years can make. The Olds 4-4-2 launched in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car in response to the success Pontiac was having with its GTO. It first came with a 330 cubic inch V8,… more»
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High School Project: 1955 Chevrolet 3200 Pickup
I will admit to having a few projects that I’m beginning to wonder if they will ever get off the ground. One of them many of you already know about, and that’s the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16. This project… more»
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Package Deal: Four Datsun Sports
The Datsun Sports (aka Fairlady in Japan) was a series of 2-seat roadsters built by Nissan in the 1960s (and briefly into 1970). They would precede the 240/260/280 Z cars that would be hugely successful the following decade. The… more»
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Tent Find: 1983 Avanti II Coupe
The Avanti was one of Studebaker’s last attempts at staying afloat in the 1960s. But unfortunately, it was too little too late to make much difference and U.S. production ceased at the end of 1963. The brand would continue… more»
