Dodge introduced the Charger in 1966 as a pseudo-personal-luxury car. Not quite on the level of Buick’s Riviera or Cadillac’s Eldorado, but more on par with the Mercury Cougar and AMC Marlin. The second generation, debuting with this car… more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Cosworth
The Chevy Vega doesn’t have a big following with collectors, but the limited-edition Cosworth Vega does draw attention. That’s because of the all-aluminum inline-4 that was developed by Chevy but modified with a DOHC cylinder head designed by the… more»
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Restore or Modify? 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe
I think that we’ve all seen 1st Generation Mustangs that have been so severely consumed by the dreaded tin worm that we take it as a blessing that glass can’t rust. That is something that the buyer of this… more»
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Stored for 30 Years! 1934 Chevrolet Master Project
The Chevrolet Master was introduced in 1933 to replace the outgoing Master Eagle as the more expensive model in Chevrolet’s lineup. I suppose a modern equivalent might be an Impala…something more upmarket without crossing the border into the more… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
The 1957 Star Chief Custom Transcontinental Safari has what may be the longest car name ever and was built for only one year by Pontiac. It had a mid-season debut that some might think of as a 4-door Star… more»
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Vortec V8 Transplant! 1975 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Oldsmobile Starfire is a lesser-known sub-compact from the 1970s. It shared its GM H-body platform with the Chevy Monza, Pontiac Firebird, and Buick Skyhawk. The Monza was the only one of the quartet that could be ordered with… more»
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44k-Mile Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The original Dodge Challengers from 1970-74 remain popular some 50 years later. They were never built in the same numbers as the Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro but helped keep Chrysler relevant throughout the decade. This 1972 Challenger is… more»
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Hidden Auction Gems? Government Surplus Sale!
You never know what you’ll find at auctions featuring government-owned surplus or repossessions, as this latest assortment from auction company Bid Fast and Last goes to show you. The auctioneer specializes in all manners of sales, from estate clean-outs… more»
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Six-Wheeled Shaggin’ Wagon: 1981 Dodge Custom Van
Come with me and step back into 1981. The ‘80s were just getting started, and some people were still comfortable back in 1979 when this third-generation Ram van was introduced. The good people at Chrysler ran with the philosophy… more»
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack Project
Here’s an oft-told tale: high-end muscle car, driven/raced on the street, converted to drag racing, blown up, sits for a bit, and now it’s time to return to its original form (especially since the value has escalated significantly). Name… more»
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364 Nailhead V8: 1960 Buick LeSabre
In 1960, Buick offered four lines of cars – and none of them were compacts. The downsized Special wouldn’t come along until the following year, so all the Buicks were still full-size cars – at least 17 feet long!… more»
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Unfinished Business? 1968 Dodge Charger
Hollywood has popularized the second generation of the Dodge Charger over the years. Two examples that come to mind are the movie Bullitt with Steve McQueen and the long-running TV show The Dukes of Hazzard. They were sleek-looking cars,… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
If you’re like me, you will look at a classic like this 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible and find that your heart aches a bit. Once upon a time, someone walked into a Ford dealership wide-eyed with excitement at the… more»
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Parked 30 Years: 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
Just last week I finally visited the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana, which has long been on my list. This collection houses a good selection of Studebakers from more than 100 years of production, from the first… more»
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Michigan Barn Find: 1968 Ford Ranchero GT
With Barn Finds celebrating its 10th birthday, the inevitable question is whether there will ever be an end to the amazing classic cars that people will unearth in sheds and barns around the country, or indeed, around the world…. more»
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Not A Taxi! 1971 Checker Marathon
The Checker Marathon was produced for more than 20 years across three decades. Most of them ended up serving in the taxicab industry, with limited sales to John Q. Public. These cars were built like tanks and had more… more»
