The BMW E30 range produced several great classics, including the original giant-killing M3. Another deserving a close look is the 325iS, which combined a peppy engine with excellent handling. The result was a rewarding driver’s car, and these vehicles… more»
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58k Mile Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
After World War II. most of the cars sold were warmed-over pre-war editions. It wasn’t until 1949 that the floodgates opened with all-new products, including those from Chevrolet. Due to pent-up demand, Detroit was still keeping up with production… more»
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Running Light Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster 340
Plymouth introduced the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the compact Valiant. The goal was to bring younger buyers into the Chrysler fold. One of the carrots they dangled was the Duster 340, a smaller budget muscle car… more»
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Indy 500 Pace Car Replica: 1975 Buick Century
Although Buick first used the Century nameplate in 1936, it was the GM division’s mid-size automobile in the 1970s. In 1975 and 1976, it was selected as the official pace car of the annual Indianapolis 500. A 2-door hardtop… more»
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Storage Unit Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart 270
Dodge redesigned its Dart compact in 1967 and created what would be the most popular generation of the automobile. It sold well enough to stick around through the 1976 model year. The 270 was the mid-range model and was… more»
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Mystery Project: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 was launched as Oldsmobile’s mid-size muscle car in 1964. But the 1960s came and went and performance cars fell out of favor due to higher insurance premiums and tightening emissions controls. So, by 1977, the last year… more»
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A Bit of Bubbly: 1976 AMC Pacer
Must be orphan car week: in quick succession, we have covered a Hornet, a Pinto wagon, and now this slightly scruffy AMC Pacer. Minted in 1976, today’s quarry is located in Tamworth, New Hampshire, and has had only two… more»
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True Barn Find: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
I think that almost every enthusiast dreams of the day when they might open the door to a shed or barn to discover a long-forgotten classic lurking in a corner under a layer of dust. Such is the case… more»
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Ready to Restore: 1939 Buick Special
If pre-war American classics tick the boxes for you, this 1939 Buick Special deserves a close look. It is a solid and complete carport find that is begging for a new lease on life. Its lack of significant rust… more»
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350 V8 4-Door: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Project
Finally, a third-generation Chevy Nova that likely isn’t going to be made into an SS 396 clone. It has too many doors for that, but it does have a 350 cubic inch V8 engine, which would make it a… more»
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Cheap Project: 1980 Plymouth Volare
Some enthusiasts long to tackle a first project build, but find the prospect of sinking potentially thousands of dollars into a luxury undertaking daunting and hard to justify. That is where cars like this 1980 Plymouth Volare ride to… more»
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Turbo Diesel S-Class: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL
This great-looking Benz combines some of the best-ever Mercedes components into what feels like a bank vault on wheels (yes, I have experience). After chatting with the owner this morning I’m convinced I’d like to own this car; if… more»
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1 of 2 Prototypes: 1989 Shelby CSX/VNT
While most car people remember Carroll Shelby for his association with Ford Motor Co. and the Shelby Mustang, he had a long-standing relationship with Chrysler, too. One result of that association was the Shelby CSX/VNT which was based on… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Project
Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, but there are a lot of reasons to like this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle. It is a one-owner dry-climate survivor that is ideal for enthusiasts who prefer a… more»
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Flame Orange Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Olds Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as an upscale version of the GM division’s mid-size car. The automobile developed quite a following over time and would ultimately become the best-selling vehicle in its field. The second generation was… more»
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1 of 2 in the US! 1976 Opel Kadett C
If the fourth generation of the Opel Kadett looks like the Chevy Chevette (also the Chevy Vega), that’s because it was part of General Motors’ first “world car” using the T-platform and built by GM across the globe. The… more»
