The Satellite arrived in 1965 as the top series in the mid-size Plymouth line-up previously dominated by the Belvedere. The cars were redesigned in 1971, and Sebring and Sebring Plus became the leading Satellite models. The seller has a… more»
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Kermit the Sedan: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the benchmark by which many luxury sedans are measured. For decades, now, it has been the proverbial gold standard. While by no means the best car ever made, it does fulfill its duties as a… more»
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5-Window Driver: 1939 Ford Standard Coupe
Ford’s 1939 Standard Coupe combined aerodynamic styling with affordability. Its sporty, two-door streamlined body style, with teardrop headlights and an Art Deco front grille, was accentuated by a distinctive 5-window configuration. The 5-window setup got its name from five… more»
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Top Drawer Survivor: 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
Usually, when the subject of the Dodge Dart arises, one thinks of the compact A-body version that commenced production in 1963. Dodge aficionados, however, know the Dart actually got its start in 1960 as a full-sizer, and today’s subject,… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury
In 1963, Plymouth was beginning to recover from the “Plucked Chicken” experiment of 1962 when the full-size cars were downsized to the new B-body platform. New sheet metal surrounded the 1963 Fury, and it appeared larger than before, which… more»
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One Runner, One Project: Pair of 1970 Chevrolet Novas
The Chevy II arrived in 1962 as Chevrolet’s second compact car. It came with rather ordinary engineering compared to the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The Nova was the premier model, and the name replaced the Chevy II… more»
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No Time For Restoration: 1976 BMW 2002
As “furn” cars (as they were sometimes called years ago) made inroads into the American auto market in the early seventies, BMW’s 2002 stood out as an “it” car – they were popular! They drove well, handled tightly, had… more»
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48K Miles! 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
The last year of the second-generation Mercury Grand Marquis, this 1997 Grand Marquis GS appears to be a time capsule, having traveled just 48,700 miles – or that’s what the seller has listed for the miles. They have it… more»
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Built To Last: 1978 Checker Marathon Taxi
There are few American cars more closely associated with the taxi business than the Checker Marathon. Its boxy shape, enormous passenger compartment, and unmistakable styling made it a familiar sight on city streets for decades. This 1978 example still… more»
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Carport Cheap Wheels: 1973 Chrysler Newport
The Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level, full-size model for 20 years, from 1961 to 1981. The generation from 1969 to 1973 featured “fuselage” styling with a wraparound look from most vantage points. The seller has a 1973 Newport Custom Coupe,… more»
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Older Restoration: 1923 Essex Two-Door Sedan
I’m still stuck in the Wayback Machine, now contemplating a 1923 Essex two-door sedan, produced by Hudson. Unlike the 1924 Nash we just featured, this example is wearing an older restoration, and it runs and drives well. It’s available… more»
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Fifty-Year Owners: 1924 Nash Victoria Survivor
Time for the Wayback Machine, in more ways than one. First, Barn Finds featured this exact car in 2018, when it was priced at $29k. Not much later, it was reoffered at about $23k. Today, this 1924 Nash Victoria… more»
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Post-War Project: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
Along with other U.S. automobile manufacturers, Chevrolet’s post-war models (1946 to 1948) were largely warmed-over pre-war products. Due to World War II, all U.S. auto production ceased in 1942 and didn’t return until 1946. The first redesign didn’t come… more»
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Finned Wonder: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite
Most automakers saw a big decline in sales in 1958 due to an economic recession. But DeSoto saw demand fall by 61%, and it dropped another 8% in 1959 when other car builders saw a rebound starting. So, by… more»
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Strictly Business: 1950 Plymouth Coupe
Finding a real business coupe is a trick – plenty of folks think they have a business coupe but the car turns out to be a club coupe, or worse, a sedan. Today’s Plymouth is the real deal, with… more»
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Last Model Year: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport
The Dart Sport was the less controversial name for what began in 1971 as the Dodge Demon. After supposedly receiving pressure from the clergy, Dodge changed the name of the Plymouth Duster-derivative to Dart Sport from 1973 to 1976,… more»
