The Buick Special/Skylark began as a “senior” compact in 1961. In 1964, the cars – along with similar compacts from Pontiac and Oldsmobile – were promoted to mid-size automobiles. The cars received a styling refresh in 1966, and a… more»
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Rolls-Royce Quiet: 1980 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Marketed as being as quiet on the road as a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow four-door sedan, Ford’s new-for-1980 LTD Crown Victoria was a nice car for the time, at a fraction of the price of a Rolls-Royce, which goes without… more»
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Solid SS 396 Roller: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Although there are plenty of others, one of the fun factors about the Chevelle is that an SS package was available immediately, with Chevrolet wasting no time attracting buyers interested in something a bit more exciting than your average… more»
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Cheap Wheels Running Project: 1961 Comet
The Comet compact was originally intended to be an Edsel product, so Mercury took the car under its wing when Edsel went “sneakers up.” The 1960 and 1961 Comets had no parental badging but officially became a Mercury in… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Sprint 200
Apart from the drop-dead gorgeous styling, a major factor in the Mustang’s success was Ford’s decision to provide an extensive options list. It allowed buyers to personalize their new purchase, but the company took the concept a step further… more»
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Only One in the US? 1977 Ford Transit
The Ford Transit has been in production throughout the world since 1965. The first generation was on the assembly line until 1977, including this rare pickup truck that was built by Ford of Europe. Using left-hand rather than right-hand… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
In many ways, the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser market has mirrored the air-cooled Porsche 911 market (at least to a point.) There was a period of time when every project was being drug out and bid up on eBay,… more»
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Stored 45 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 402 4-Speed
This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle appears to have either begun life as an ordinary Malibu or as a Chevelle Super Sport that came with a 350 cubic inch V8. That engine was replaced early in the car’s life with a… more»
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Starship Enterprise! 1968 Pontiac Executive
The Executive was Pontiac’s mid-range full-size car from 1966 to 1970. It began as the Star Chief Executive in 1966, and then simply the Executive in 1967 when the Star Chief moniker was dropped. The Executive rode on the… more»
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Just Add Engine: 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible
This 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible is an unfinished project, and I consider it a rare discovery. It doesn’t run or drive, but a weekend of hard graft in a home workshop could potentially return it to a roadworthy… more»
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Color Changed: 1968 Mercury Montego MX Convertible
Owners changing paint shades is not a new phenomenon in the classic world and often sparks debate about whether it is appropriate. I prefer originality, but also accept that at the end of the day, the owner paid good… more»
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Flintstone Floors: 1976 Chevrolet C20 Scottsdale
$2,000 or best offer? For a truck this nice-looking in 2026?! You can’t get nothin’ (as they say) in 2026 for two grand anymore, vehicle-wise, especially a vintage red-hot Chevy square body pickup. I predict this one won’t last… more»
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Same Owner 56 Years: 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
The compact Dodge Dart was redesigned in 1967, and the following year Chrysler tested the performance waters in that market segment. While the Dart GT came with either a Slant-Six or a 273 cubic inch V8, the GT Sport… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera enjoyed a long production run and was sold through Lincoln/Mercury dealerships in North America from 1971 until 1975. Ford viewed it as a Halo model, and although early cars experienced quality-control issues, approximately 5,500 of… more»
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Rally Sport Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
After its launch in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro quickly became the second-best-selling “pony car” (behind the Ford Mustang). After three model years, the car was redesigned and debuted in February 1970 with an all-new look. The Rally Sport continued… more»
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1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
Plymouth retired the Belvedere name in 1970, so the all-new 1971 mid-size, B-bodied Plymouths were now Satellites. And the top-of-the-line model was the Satellite Sebring Plus (excluding the GTX muscle car). 1971 hardtops had styling vastly different than sedans… more»
