No car probably changed so much styling-wise from one year to the next as the 1961 full-size Plymouth. Gone were the tailfins that defined the 1950s and a rather bizarre grille with curved eyebrows was added in front. It’s… more»
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Nicest One Left? 37K-Mile 1984 Pontiac 6000 STE
The internet is weird, no wonder there’s so much fake information out there, dividing everyone and turning us all into social media-arguing combatants with total strangers. If you type in “fastest car in 1984” you get so many answers… more»
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Forward Look Project: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Sport Fury was a one-year-wonder, introduced by Plymouth for the 1959 model year. Plymouth pulled the car after a single outing but brought it back in 1962. It was at the top of the totem pole, with the… more»
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BF Auction: 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe
Attention Barn Finds readers who have a predilection for 1930s Fords: It is time to rearrange your finances and clean out the garage. It’s tough to say what year is the best when it comes to one of Henry’s finest decades,… more»
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Small Block V8: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Oldsmobile introduced the mid-size Cutlass Supreme in 1966, joining the also new Toronado in the personal luxury car space. It would go on to become a market leader in this space for more than 20 years. This 1986 edition… more»
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Older Restoration: 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop
Finding a classic that presents well, has no apparent rust problems, and is an affordable turnkey proposition can be challenging. However, this 1963 Mercury Comet Hardtop ticks those boxes. The seller revived it last year after several years of… more»
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Two Prior Owners + Color Change: 1972 Ford LTD
Are you old enough to remember when Ford introduced the LTD in 1965? If so, do you also recall the ads where they compared the quiet ride of the LTD to that of a Rolls-Royce? At first, it was… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was based on the Vega platform with the ills of that car (hopefully) resolved. It competed against the likes of the Ford Mustang II in the sporty subcompact market. Each GM division (except Cadillac) would get… more»
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Impeccable Sport Coupe: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet ditched the tailfins on their full-size cars in 1961. That made for a cleaner look that may have reached its pinnacle in 1962 (my favorite of the 1961-64 generation). The Impala Sport Couple had a more formal roofline… more»
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Parts or Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Roller
The Galaxie 500 dominated the Ford lineup across three decades (1959 to 1974). It was the company’s bread-and-better car much like the Impala at Chevrolet. The third generation was around from 1965 to 1969 and is noteworthy for being… more»
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Rally Rumbler: 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi GC8 Type RA V5
Though configured in right hand drive, this example of Subaru’s world rally car is near the top of the stack in terms of collectability. Never sold in the US market, it’s a niche model (1000 copies made) inside a… more»
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Easy Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
It surprises me how frequently enthusiasts get so close to the finish line with a project, then for reasons unknown, decide not to continue moving forward and see it through to completion. That’s what seems to be happening with… more»
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Barn Find Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v
Ah, a car that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is I am entering year seven after rescuing a similar model from a junkyard in Pennsylvania. This car… more»
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Low-Mile Cruiser: 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS
If you were observing the car scene in the middle 1990s (what a great time to be alive), you undoubtedly saw Cadillac working very hard to convince younger shoppers to step foot in the showroom. Anyone remember “The Caddy… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT
The seller became the custodian of this 1969 Ford Torino GT after purchasing it from the original owner last year. It had hibernated since 1983 but has been revived, ready to find a new home. The seller focused on… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
As the 1980s evolved and vehicle manufacturers began to get a handle on technology that helped address the engine power losses that resulted from tighter emission regulations, cars that rolled off lines during the 1970s were largely ignored. However,… more»
