While Ford entered the compact market in 1960 with a conventionally engineered small car (the Falcon), Chevrolet elected to go the route less traveled. Enter the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine that was a nod to the imported… more»
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Green Label Bargain? 1999 Bentley Arnage
At first glance, you may consider this 1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label to be one of the riskiest cars you can buy. And it may very well be – but there’s a fine line between a solid driver and… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1956 Chrysler Windsor
Yesterday, it was this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom, and today, I’m going to wind things back about a decade and take a look at the Chrysler division’s offerings for 1956, specifically in the form of this beautiful Windsor four-door… more»
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19 Feet Of Detroit-Poured Confidence: 1967 Chrysler Newport
The seller of this 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom waxes on, “You show up to Christmas in a beige crossover, and your father sighs. Your mother asks if you’ve ‘settled down.’ No more. Rolling up in this pillarless 4-door hardtop—gliding… more»
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RF Repair: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX
Looking fresh and clean in Spinnaker Blue, this 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX sedan would be fun to own for car shows and just for general driving duties. One disclosure: apparently, it’s been in an accident in the… more»
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86K Miles: 3800-Powered 1995 Buick Regal Custom Sedan
Modern aerodynamic styling might just be man’s great equalizer. In 1995, when this Buick Regal Custom was built, a 30-year-old Buick would have been a 1965 Skylark, Riviera, or Electra 225. Everyone would have known it was an old… more»
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Survivor! 1977 Chrysler Cordoba With 5800 Original Miles
The Chrysler Cordoba is famous for commercials featuring Ricardo Montalbán, crooning over “rich Corinthian leather”. That’s what most of us remember about the car. But the Cordoba was a stalwart entry in the personal luxury niche, credited with saving… more»
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Upgraded 350: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Have you ever heard an owner say they wished their classic had less power? No? Same here. That may be what makes this 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo an attractive proposition. The seller performed a few upgrades to its small-block… more»
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H Body Survivor: 1990 Pontiac Bonneville LE
Sometimes, the term “survivor” manifests itself in the abstract sense, meaning an exotic or muscle car that’s never been modified. Sure, it’s a survivor, but that car or truck hasn’t exactly been battle tested. A survivor that’s been used… more»
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Diesel Daily: 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
This is something you don’t expect to see: a 1982 Chevrolet Caprice Diesel sedan. Now, that’s not because they didn’t exist in diesel form; they did, but with a powerplant that was known to have mechanical faults. The seller’s… more»
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Cheap Wheels Runner: 1977 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre replaced the Special in the Buick lineup in 1959. It was the entry point for full-size automobiles in the GM division. The nameplate would remain a fixture for 46 years before it was finally retired in 2005…. more»
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25-Year Cream Puff: 2000 Buick Park Avenue
The Park Avenue replaced the Electra (225) in 1991, although the name had previously been a trim package offering. The Park Avenue would be Buick’s most lavish car through 2005, when it was retired in favor of the later… more»
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One-Year-Only V8: 1963 Pontiac Tempest
The Pontiac Tempest was one of three “senior compacts” that General Motors introduced in 1961. The other two were the Buick Special and the Oldsmobile F-85. While all three used the same new unibody platform, the Tempest employed a… more»
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Babied Hatchback: 1979 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord arrived in 1976 (aka Honda Inspire in Japan) as a mid-size automobile. Its worldwide popularity grew, especially in the U.S., where it would become a best-seller year after year in the 1990s. This edition from 1979 looks… more»
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Needs A Savior: 1930 Chrysler Series 77 Sedan
The majesty of cars from the late 1920s and early 1930s is impressive even today. Every car maker was on the bandwagon, showcasing big sedans, big tourers, big phaetons. We forget now – as we look at our nearly… more»
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454 V8! Restored 1972 Chevrolet Nova Sleeper
By 1972, the biggest engine you could get in a Chevy Nova had a displacement of 350 cubic inches. And if you wanted muscle with a 4-barrel carburetor, you checked the Super Sport box on the order form. This… more»
