The Challenger was Dodge’s foray into the “pony car” market that the Ford Mustang created almost single-handedly. Plymouth’s Barracuda was there 17 days earlier but never sold near as well. Chrysler waited until five years later to give Dodge… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1992 Cadillac Allante
So close, and yet so far: the Cadillac Allante seemingly had all the ingredients of being a home run, but a variety of issues kept it from becoming the star it was destined to be. This 1992 model has… more»
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Garage Find: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 383 V8
Chevrolet joined the ranks of other automobile manufacturers by fielding the Monte Carlo as a personal luxury car. Launched in 1970, it was based on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix, but with touches of the mid-size… more»
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Champagne Trays in the Back: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX Saloon
It is funny how the styling of some vehicles is completely tied to their country of origin. For America, Corvettes and Mustangs carry the flag. Citroens of all types are more French than the Eifel Tower, and Japanese Kei… more»
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19k Mile 1975 Lincoln Continental Silver Luxury Edition
Special Edition models are nothing new to the automotive world, although they were once exclusively the preserve of volume manufacturers. Niche marques like Ferrari and Lamborghini have now adopted the practice to boost sales and the all-important budget bottom… more»
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Elegance and Speed for Two: 1937 Packard 1507 V-12 Coupe
One of the greatest losses in the American automobile market is the eventual disappearance of Packard as an automaker. Up until the time that the company fell into the clutches of Studebaker, its products were always a notch above… more»
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Bucket Seats! 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
While there is pretty much nothing but bucket seats in a modern car, back in the ’60s, domestically speaking, it was those with sporting intentions that were so adorned. A Cadillac, like this 1967 DeVille convertible? Forget it. But… more»
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Yard Find: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
Most people think of the Ford Mustang as the sales success story of the 1960s. But that wouldn’t be giving the Dodge Charger its due, too. Charger sales in 1966-67 were uninspiring, but a redesign for 1968-70 sent demand… more»
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Bigger 403 V8! 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
One of Oldsmobile’s best-selling cars was the Cutlass Supreme, part of the lineup from 1966 to 1997. It was usually distinguished by its formal roofline and a higher level of trim. As a mid-size car, the Cutlass was downsized… more»
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Low Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
Carmel, Indiana is the home of this 1977 Olds Delta 88 Royale, a low-mileage original that is sitting here on ebay with an asking price of $11,000 but the tantalizing words, “or best offer” also displayed. If you’re looking… more»
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Restore Or Rod It? 1938 Lasalle Convertible Coupe
And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? Today’s subject (or target) is a 1938 LaSalle “convertible coupe” and it reminds me of the old “Those Were the Days” song as sung by Archie… more»
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No Reserve Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
With neither an engine nor a transmission present, one aspect the next owner of this 1967 Chevrolet Malibu won’t ever have to be concerned about is keeping the Chevy numbers matching, which opens up plenty of possibilities regarding different… more»
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1-of-4: 1948 Tucker 48
Preston Tucker was a man who divides opinions. Some view him as a visionary with a realistic goal of breaking the stranglehold enjoyed by Detroit’s “Big Three” on the American vehicle manufacturing landscape. Others see him as little more… more»
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Fresh 340 Power: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Satellite got a completely new look for the 1971 model and featured what became known as fuselage styling, a lot different from its predecessor yet modern and still plenty sporty. I’m sure by now many of these… more»
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35K Miles: 1991 Chrysler TC Maserati
When a car that is typically maligned by the enthusiast community shows up as an apparently well-loved example, the overall vibe is much different than the majority of similar models that pop up for sale. The Chrysler TC by… more»
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Ultimate Driving Machine: 1988 BMW 535i
Well, this is a first for me, I’ve never covered a BMW 535i, and actually, I don’t recall ever covering a BMW. No barn find here but this is a sharp looking 1988 535i and the seller claims that… more»
