Pontiac needed a smaller car to sell going into the 1970s. So, their solution was to go with a badge-engineered version of the tried-and-true Chevrolet Nova in 1971. The front clip was different, as were the taillights, and the… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion. I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more… more»
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Barn-Kept Bruiser: 1968 AMC Javelin
American Motors joined the increasingly crowded “pony car” field in 1968 with two entries. One was the Javelin, which went head-to-head with the others in the space. The second was the AMX, a 2-seat GT-style car (Javelin-based) that was… more»
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Genuine LS5/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
It is fair to say that there will never be another automotive decade like the 1960s. American manufacturers displayed their capabilities as Pony, Personal Luxury, and Muscle Cars seemed to provide something to appeal to all tastes. The trend… more»
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Cheap B-Body Project: 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Plymouth Fury got a redesign for the 1962 model, with these refreshed third-generation cars now riding on Chrysler’s new B-Body platform, along with the brand bringing back the Sport Fury trim package. The hardtops also got a revised… more»
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Special Order 440: 1969 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Are all classics created equal? That’s a loaded question to which there is no definitive answer. Regardless of what badge it wears, those who advocate for a particular vehicle will rightly identify some attribute that lifts it a rung… more»
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Project Potential: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible with a Treasure Trove of Parts
For Mopar fans, a 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible project is already exciting enough, but this one, listed here on craigslist in King George, Virginia, comes with more than just a shell. The seller has owned the car since 1979… more»
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Estate Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/4-Speed
With the popularity and appeal of the Chevelle in the mid-sixties, it’s not surprising that the sales numbers were strong for all of the different models, with plenty of customers driving one home from their Chevrolet dealer in 1966. … more»
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Rough but Rare: 1963 Ford Falcon Barn Find
Sometimes the best stories in the car world begin in a dusty garage or tucked away in a forgotten corner of a property. That’s the case with this 1963 Ford Falcon, a true barn find located in Fallbrook, California,… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Just one year separating a car moniker can change things substantially, and the number 500 is a key example when it comes to the Dodge Charger. Back in ’69, the Charger 500 was a separate model that featured a… more»
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Factory T-Top: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
One of the disadvantages of owning a black car is that the interior can become stifling on sunny days. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to hit the air conditioning button under such circumstances, removing the… more»
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Factory R-Code 428 CJ: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra
The Ford Torino was one of those versatile autos that served capably in each capacity it served, including everything from cheap basic family transportation all the way to some downright pavement-pounding muscle. This 1969 Ford Torino Cobra here on… more»
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Consider This Classic: 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30
The 1970s are manifesting themselves all over the collectible car market these days. This for various reasons, including that fewer 1960s cars are available, and those that are for sale are priced very high, and that memories are… more»
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5-Speed and Supercharged: 1991 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe
While the late eighties and early nineties might be considered by many to be an overall doldrum period for intriguing autos, Ford came close to hitting a home run for the time with the Thunderbird Super Coupe, IMHO. The… more»
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56,879 Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac reached its peak production of the 2nd generation Firebird in 1979 with 211,453 units built. A buyer had a choice of the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula or Trans Am. While the Trans Am received most of the attention… more»
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463-Equipped: 1972 Buick GS 350
Although Buick based its Gran Sport range across several platforms, the badge first saw the light of day as an options package on the 1965 Skylark. This 1972 example is a GS 350, but it has received an engine… more»
