Well, what do we have here? It’s a 1956 Hudson Hornet “Special”, a model that has certainly escaped my attention. The seller claims that it’s one of only 200 “Hollywood Hardtops” assembled, so we’ll have to dig into that… more»
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Half Car, Half Cycle! Rupp Centaur Project
In mid-1973, I was lucky enough to go on a tour of the Rupp Industries manufacturing plant in Mansfield, Ohio. While I don’t remember seeing a Centaur, although they must have been well along in the development process, I… more»
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Handbuilt Classic! 1976 Excalibur Phaeton
I would excuse you for thinking this car was just another tired-looking “neo-classic”, so common in the 1980s that they became parodies of the cars they were meant to imitate. This 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton, however, is a “real”… more»
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Fastback Find: 1965 Ford Mustang C-Code
Today, the most desirable early Ford Mustang is probably the fastback. It wasn’t in the mix when the car debuted in the Spring of 1964 (1964 ½?), arriving in the Fall when the official 1965 model year began. The… more»
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429-Powered 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I may be setting myself up to be chastised by more than a handful of Mustang enthusiasts, but based on looks- and I mean only looks- the 1971 through 1973 Mach 1 is probably my favorite of all the body… more»
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Sleeper Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The 1972 Chevrolet Nova was largely unchanged from 1971, yet production rose nearly 80% after labor issues hit GM the year before. This seller offers a nice sleeper that was stored for 10 years before being resurrected. It has a 350 cubic… more»
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383 Stroker: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
It can be hard to tell whether a classic has hit the mark with potential buyers, but this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette has no doubt struck a chord. That is understandable, because it possesses many positive attributes. It isn’t original,… more»
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Christine Tribute: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
It’s funny how life throws strange coincidences our way. Last week I finished rereading Stephen King’s novel, Christine. Today, this 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Christine Tribute appeared on my desk. It’s a pretty faithful recreation, complete with the words “Darnell’s… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
The Pontiac Can Am was a limited-production muscle car that was made for only one year (1977) and was part LeMans and part Trans Am. Pontiac’s marketing partner, Jim Wangers, conceived it, but it may have been too little,… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Project or parts car? That is the question this 1965 Ford Thunderbird Landau raises. It was magnificent in its prime, but time hasn’t treated it kindly. The motor is missing, the interior is partially dismantled, and the listing images… more»
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Salvageable? 1954 Mercury Custom Sport Coupe
Everyone wants to save an old car, but often it’s not feasible. It’s not just the expense, and no, it’s not always about making a return on the investment; if you really like the car, so be it. But… more»
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36k Miles: Two-Owner 1977 Oldsmobile Omega
The Oldsmobile Omega was one of the last GM cars to join the badged-engineered Chevrolet Nova bandwagon. It arrived in 1973, two years after the Buick Apollo, and followed the Ventura II at Pontiac. The cars received their last… more»
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Rear Ended: 1968 Ford Mustang
The insanely popular Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, which included enlarging the engine compartment for big blocks. Changes were few in 1968, with the 302 cubic inch V8 replacing the 289 mid-year. The seller… more»
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Was Smaller Better? 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Ford came up with a new market segment in 1962: the intermediate, or mid-size. They felt there was a need for a car sandwiched between the compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie. They were right, as all the major competition… more»
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Back in Black: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Here’s a car that rarely comes up for sale with this equipment combination. This black 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II features a 302-cubic-inch V-8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The engine, transmission, rear end, and suspension have all… more»
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Projects or Parts? Trio of 1970s Plymouth Satellites
The Satellite arrived in 1965 as the top series in the mid-size Plymouth line-up previously dominated by the Belvedere. The cars were redesigned in 1971, and Sebring and Sebring Plus became the leading Satellite models. The seller has a… more»
