Ford’s popular full-size luxury car, the LTD, had a banner year in 1973, selling 556,000 copies. Then, along came the OPEC oil embargo, and sales plummeted by nearly half as big gas guzzlers were suddenly out of vogue. The… more»
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Parked Since ’79: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
It’s often hard to fathom how quickly things can change in just one year for a particular model, but the difference in performance options for the 1972 Dodge Challenger is a prime example of how fast the muscle car… more»
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What? Five-Speed Turbo Diesel 1973 Ford LTD
In a desperate attempt to save its full-sized LTD from extinction in the face of the OPEC fuel crisis, Ford partnered with Mercedes Benz to offer a five-speed floor-shifted turbo-diesel LTD for model year 1973. No… of course not;… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet fielded two compact cars, the Corvair (1960-69) and the Chevy II/Nova (1962-79). The Corvair was akin to the VW Beetle in that it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine, a first for American automobiles. Chevy sold nearly 1.8 million… more»
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GT5 Conversion: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
In its original form, the De Tomaso Pantera was an elegant Italian exotic featuring good old American muscle occupying its engine bay. However, the GT5 version brought body modifications that transformed the car into an aggressive-looking machine. This 1974… more»
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Parts Car Candidate? 1972 Mercedes 450 SL
Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Back in 1972, a Mercedes 450 SL was an exalted ride; if you had one, you were doing all right. Today’s deleterious find, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a figurative shadow of its… more»
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V8 Sleeper? 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Chevrolet introduced the Vega-based Monza in 1975 to largely compete against the subcompact Ford Mustang II. Unlike the Vega, which remained in production through 1977, the Monza could be ordered with a small-block V8 engine. The seller’s first-year Monza… more»
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Running Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was introduced in 1969 as Ford’s performance version of the popular Mustang pony car (but not the only one). Based on the sleek fastback, the move was likely designed to help recover market share lost to… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1966 Morgan Plus 4
In a life full of vagaries and inconsistencies, there is one comforting constant; the good folks of Malvern Link in Worcestershire will be happy to build you a Morgan that is as iconoclastic as it’s always been. They’ll be… more»
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Parts Car Included! 1952 Mercury Monterey Convertible
You know, “Barn Find” has become a generic term in the old car world. It seems that everyone and his brother who has a car to flip calls it a “barn find”. That’s OK; you savvy readers know what’s… more»
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Overhead Cam Six: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Hiding in this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint features a few modifications, although most are easily reversed using the original components that form part of the deal if the winning bidder craves authenticity…. more»
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Pick Your Engine: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The vintage Corvette world can be quite intimidating for first-time owners. There has always been a heavy emphasis on finding a car with matching numbers and desirable options to restore to National Corvette Restorers Society standards. The problem is… more»
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Dad’s Stalled Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The Delta 88 was to Oldsmobile as the Impala was to Chevrolet. It was the GM division’s best-selling car for many moons, and the 5th generation (1971 to 1976) was perhaps the largest version ever in size. The seller… more»
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Needs Some Assembly: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Like many of you who find themselves a little uncomfortable in the 21st century, I frequent a number of car forums related to the collector cars I own. Recently, a member of one of them asked the kind of… more»
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Sorted and Serviced! 1961 International AM120 Metro Step Van
International Harvester – well known since 1902 for its agricultural equipment – began making heavy duty trucks in 1915, concentrating on delivery markets. As its finances flourished, the company invested in more models, including a step-van introduced in 1938…. more»
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All-Original 1953 Buick Special Riviera
Twenty years ago this September, I saw a ’53 Buick Special Riviera for sale in the newspaper classifieds (remember those?). I knew the car and had been ogling it as it sat in its owner’s driveway for about two… more»
