Because the Ford Mustang arrived in April 1964, many folks have referred to these as ’64 ½ models. But all of the popular ponies produced from March 1964 to August 1965 were titled as ‘65s. The seller’s Mustang is… more»
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$1,800 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 400
Ford’s Country Sedan is an unusual model as it’s a wagon, but Ford wasn’t immune to referring to its station wagons by other terms. Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon, Country Squire, etc. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan is… more»
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Rare Comeback Project: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the AMX name stood for performance within American Motors. But by the late 1970s, it was about image and not much else. The 1977 AMC AMX was based on the Hornet compact,… more»
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One Year Wonder Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
One of the rarest GM cars from the “Colonnade” styling era (1973 to 1977) was the Pontiac Can Am. It was a mid-size LeMans-based muscle car that was only offered in 1977, and production numbers are thought to have… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari Wagon
With the immense popularity of the “Tri-Fives” during the period of 1955 through 1957, it was easy for buyers to get sucked in and head straight for their Chevy dealer to choose a model that would suit their needs… more»
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Utility Sedan? 1949 Kaiser Traveler
Kaiser-Frazer was hanging on by a financial thread in 1949. Its immediate post-war production found ready homes, but almost anything would have sold after the war so indulging in bragging was a hollow conceit. As 1947 turned to 1948,… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Dodge 880 Highway Patrol + Parts Car
Many of us likely have a romanticized view of the California Highway Patrol based on two television programs: Highway Patrol, starring Broderick Crawford, and CHiPs, starring Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox. As with most things, the realities are certainly far less… more»
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BF Auction: Pair Of Ford Rancheros
Even those who loathe the Blue Oval must admit that Ford’s product planners were good at their jobs in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. They found niches before anyone else and they improved upon niches that others found. The… more»
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Cosworth Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is getting deep into a project and then seeing an example that looks like a potentially better deal. This has happened a few times over the years to me, and… more»
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Sitting For Years: 1977 Yamaha RD400D
Appearing to have been modified, with different exhaust pipes, lower handlebars, and finned heads in an unusual gold color, this 1977 Yamaha RD400D is reported to have been sitting for years and isn’t currently in running condition. It turns… more»
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KITT Replica: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
There have been a lot of famous cars over the years that have played central roles in television action series. In the 1960s, there was the Batmobile that assisted Batman and Robin in their crime-fighting escapades. Then there was… more»
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Foglia Green Donation: 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider
It’s time to play my favorite game of what got donated this week in California. This time, it’s a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, which is perhaps the only version of a classic Alfa model that you will see unceremoniously… more»
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No Reserve Kit Project: 1964 Fiberfab Jamaican
Kit cars seem to divide opinions. While many people view them negatively, they have the potential to let their owner slip behind the wheel of a vehicle that looks exotic, but won’t break the bank. This 1964 Fiberfab Jamaican… more»
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390 V8 “Woodie”: 1969 Ford Torino Squire
The Country Squire was a full-size station wagon sold by Ford for more than 40 years (1950 to 1991). But, Squire versions of Ford’s compact and mid-size wagons were also available during part of this era, meaning they (too)… more»
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Running, Driving Project: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
Chevrolet trailed the Jeep CJ, International Scout, and Ford Bronco in introducing its Blazer in 1969, but one might argue that the route they took in doing so had the most influential long-term effect; after all, full-size SUVs owe… more»
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One Mixed Up 1954 Studebaker Commander
Yes, it’s confusing and I’m confused. The listing tells us that this car is a 1954 Studebaker Commander, but then elaborates further and states that it’s a Golden Hawk with a Commander front clip substituted for the original piece…. more»
