The Valiant was Plymouth’s compact car offering between 1960 and 1976. A redesign came in 1967 that increased buyer interest through the end of the line when the Volare replaced the Valiant. This 1968 edition is the upscale Signet… more»
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Peak 90s Luxury: 1991 Cadillac Brougham D’Elegance
Here’s a familiar face: the Cadillac Brougham, an American land barge if there ever was one. However, this particular face stands out as it represents the one time in the model’s long-tenured history that Cadillac actually decided to freshen… more»
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Rare Hatchback: 1971 BMW 2000 Touring Tii
BMW’s 2002 set the benchmark for practical performance vehicles. Introduced in 1968, the car sat on a shortened “Neue Klasse” chassis, which itself sat between BMW’s small cars including the 600/700 compacts, and the luxe “Baroque Angels.” The 2002… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
The question that invariably sparks debate is: What was the most important car of the 20th Century? The Ford Model T is an obvious choice because, at one point, 50% of the cars plying the world’s roads were Model… more»
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Dukes Of Hazzard Style: 1976 Plymouth Fury Police Tribute
Throughout the years, there have been lots of 1969 Dodge Chargers dressed up to look like the famous General Lee, an iconic Mopar from the popular The Dukes Of Hazzard TV show. That’s understandable, as the second-generation Charger looks… more»
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Stuck-Engined Survivor: 1941 Plymouth P11 Two-Door Sedan
One of the most popular video genres in the car world asks the following question: “Will it run?” Intrepid filmmakers of widely varying abilities in the dissimilar crafts of videography and auto mechanics will find a long-dormant old car… more»
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Bare Bones Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
If you were looking for a smaller car in 1972 and stopped by your neighborhood Chevrolet dealer, you had two choices to go with. One was the Vega, a relatively new subcompact whose many flaws were starting to reveal… more»
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Oval Window Yard Find: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) was conceived in the 1930s but didn’t see significant production until after World War II. The Beetle paved the way for the imports invading the U.S. market from the 1960s-forward. For… more»
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No Reserve Fastback: 1950 Pontiac Streamliner
You’ve all heard the old adage: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” I’ve always felt flattered-by-proxy for Harley Earl’s General Motors styling team regarding the 1949-’52 Chevrolet and Pontiac fastbacks, because nobody will ever convince me that Bentley… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan
Some cars seem to personify their brands better than others; for example, you can look at this 1967 Fairlane and you know it’s a Ford without even looking at a badge. Pop culture has also given the ’67 Fairlane… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1983 Toyota Cressida
Known as the Cressida in the U.S., Toyota’s largest and most expensive car had furnishings befitting a Cadillac. And it perhaps was the precursor to the Lexus in terms of pomp and circumstance. The fourth generation was built from… more»
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Part Restored: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The 1972 model year marked the final for production of Oldsmobile’s Third Generation Cutlass range. It remained a favorite among buyers, selling in respectable numbers. This 1972 Cutlass Supreme Hardtop Sedan is a perfect example of the breed, and… more»
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Dignified Survivor: 1967 Buick Wildcat
For the longest time, I believed Buick’s full-size hotrod, known as the Wildcat, was a two-door-only model. Well, today’s review of a spectacular 1967 four-door sedan disabused me of that notion. I’d place this Anoka, Minnesota domiciled example in… more»
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Just Two Owners: 1977 Chevrolet Nova V8
The Chevy Nova was a popular compact car, with an incredible run from 1962 to 1979. The final generation arrived in 1975, the last with rear-wheel-drive, and was replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. This ’77 edition looks… more»
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Runs and Drives: 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Here’s a prospective race car. Oh, sure it doesn’t look speedy – but it’s got possibilities, and the right race for this car is La Carrera Panamericana. Hard to believe? Spend five minutes with this video, and check out… more»
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Breezeway Project: 1965 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was Mercury’s mid-range full-size product sandwiched between the Monterey and Parklane in 1965. The 4-door sedan, like the seller’s example, came with the “Breezeway” rear window which meant the glass was lowered and raised by the flick… more»
