The Buick Special nameplate dates to 1936, but for the early 1960s, it would be employed in the company’s first foray into the compact car market. The new car would get some recognition for using its use of an… more»
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No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether a classic vehicle is truly popular, while at other times, it can be glaringly obvious. It seems that the latter is true with this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup because it has… more»
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1950 Cadillac Superior Station Wagon Ambulance
When you hear the phrase “Cadillac ambulance” most people probably think “Ghostbusters!” Well, this 1950 Cadillac ambulance pre-dates that one by about nine years, but it is still really cool. The seller states it has been off the road… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1963 Ford F-100
The F-100 was the light-duty pickup version of the F-Series trucks that have been offered by Ford since 1948. The F-Series would eventually become the best-selling truck in the U.S. This edition from 1963 has likely been in the… more»
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Sand Machine Stash: Dune Buggy Collection
When it comes to dune buggies, you don’t have to look too far to find a roached-out carcass of a fiberglass kit sitting on the side of the road or in the local classifieds. Despite their fun-loving reputation and… more»
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Boat-tail Field Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera as a personal luxury car in 1963 and it remained part of the line-up for the rest of the 20th Century. While most people think of the late 1950s when it comes to unusual styling,… more»
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Affordable Project: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
The most popular car in my high school was the Pontiac Trans Am. They were affordable, handled great and had big engines. Today, the price of Trans Am has increased to 6 to 7 times its original cost. This… more»
Levi’s Edition: 1974 AMC Gremlin X
This is a Levi Edition 1974 AMC Gremlin X. AMC is not longer around but Levi jeans and apparel are. While rough, the car is still recognizable and is said to run and drive. AMC built this edition of… more»
Genuine SS 396: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
There are plenty of muscle cars that have been built from their non-muscle equivalent and they are usually referred to as fakes, clones, tributes, you name it, there’s an entire string of euphemisms employed. In this case, we have… more»
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Basement Find: 1972 Dodge Demon 340/4-Speed
The Demon was Dodge’s version of the successful Plymouth Duster fastback compact. The latter car was so well-received that Dodge lobbied for one of its own and the Demon was born in 1971. Like the Duster, it could be… more»
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428 Cobra Jet Fastback: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
With the 1960s winding down (along with Mustang sales), Ford decided to inject more of a muscle car image into its pony car. They came up with the Mach 1 which looked tough and could be had with a… more»
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Original 425: 1964 Buick Riviera
When Buick decided to dip its toe into the water of the personal luxury car segment, they did it with the Riviera. This experiment was a success, with the Riviera name lingering in the market in various forms until… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire Barn Find
Oldsmobile had an on-again, off-again relationship with the Starfire nameplate, but for the 1961-66 series, it would be positioned as a performance car. The Starfire had a little of the wind taken out of its sail come 1966 when… more»
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Supercharged 1959 Chevrolet El Camino 4×4?!!
There’s no doubt about it, I like El Caminos, I pour over listings all of the time. That said, I freely admit that I’m not a big fan of the first-gen (’59-’60) or the fourth-gen (’73-’77). The ’59, and… more»
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Super Rare 1955 Mercedes Diesel Pickup
Here’s a new one on me, a Mercedes 170 truck. I know what a Mercedes 170 is, many years ago there was a family in my neighborhood that had a collection of gearhead sons and one had a 1951… more»
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Worth Restoring? 1971 Jeepster Commando
There are many cars that claim the name of “first SUV.” The Jeep Cherokee is what’s mostly credited with that, but the AMC Eagle also shows up from time to time. SUV, a relatively new denomination of vehicle, already… more»
