Packard resurrected the Four Hundred (or 400) nameplate toward the end of its run as an automaker. For 1955, the name was assigned to the automaker’s senior 2-door hardtop. It would appear as gold anodized script on a band… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang
There have always been certain classic cars that demand respect, and this 1969 Ford Mustang would have been one of those cars. With a 428 Cobra Jet under the hood, this is a beast of a vehicle that would… more»
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383/4-Speed Project: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
This 1968 Plymouth Barracuda is a documented Formula S car that left the factory with a 383, four-speed and 3.91 gears. Of course, it’s no longer numbers matching but it does at least have a date-coded 383 back under… more»
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R-Code 427 Roller! 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Whether on NASCAR tracks or NHRA drag strips, Ford’s full-sized Galaxie fastback, a mid-year “1963 1/2” release, made a name for itself and caught the attention of spectators and consumers alike. The seller of this one comes right out… more»
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Mafia Find: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
It’s always refreshing when you run across a vintage car that has an interesting story to go with it. But this car may have the best one yet! According to the seller, this 1960 Impala Sport Coupe was once… more»
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Big Bad Green: 1970 AMC AMX
Most car guys will remember Chrysler and its “High Impact” colors offered from 1969-73. But memories may get fuzzy when you mention American Motors’ “Big Bad” series of hues in 1969-70. They were just as flashy as Chrysler’s but… more»
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This Cheap 1974 Triumph TR6 Needs Your Help!
Now here’s an honest find. A bargain 1974 Triumph TR6 that’s just out of 22 years of indoor storage. The car, here on eBay in Canton, Ohio, is currently at just $1,525 with the reserve met and not much… more»
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Death Wish Bug? 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
There’s plenty of automotive trends I will never understand, but I can generally appreciate almost anything if it has wheels and an engine. Sadly, this shortened VW Beetle does not have a drivetrain at the moment, and it’s also… more»
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Restomod Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 have been in the Automobile All-Star Hall of Fame (if there was such a thing) since almost the beginning. And none more so than the 2-door sport wagon, the Nomad. Decked out in Bel… more»
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Barn Find Survivor: 1959 Renault 4CV
Following World War II, it would be fair to say that the French economy was not in a healthy state. The government was keen to give it a kick-start, and part of that process was to get the population… more»
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Hemi Under Glass Clone? 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
Whenever I see this body style of Plymouth Barracuda, I can’t help but think about the famous “Hemi Under Glass” race cars. This specific car is a 1968 Barracuda and it can be found for sale here on Craigslist… more»
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Bubbletop 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The term “bubbletop” actually didn’t come about until 1962 when it was used by some to differentiate the Bel Air 2-door sport coupe’s roofline from the more formal roof on the Impala 2-door hardtop. But the terminology has since… more»
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Three Good Corners! 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
“Pure glamor… with a touch of adventure!” That’s how Oldsmobile’s sales brochure described the 1963 Starfire. The sportiest of Oldsmobile’s full-sized lineup that year came standard with leather bucket seats, center console, automatic transmission, and the “famous” 394 Starfire… more»
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Garage Find: 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Perhaps the first muscle car ever built, the Chrysler 300 letter series debuted in 1955. They would be assigned sequential alphabetical designations after the second year. For example, 1963 was the 300-J. However, a less powerful but equally impressive… more»
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Turbo Project: 1986 Mercury Capri
This 1986 Mercury Capri is the less-frequently seen sibling to the Ford Mustang of the same era, and is made rarer still for being equipped with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine that was shared between the two models. While the… more»
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French Oddball: 1959 Panhard Dyna Z12
Panhard of France was a manufacturer of automobiles and light tactical and military vehicles. It was in the car business from 1945 to 1967 and built the Dyna Z series from 1953-59. These were lightweight autos, with bodies made… more»
