The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970 with some of the GTO’s features, such as Strato bucket seats. Perhaps Pontiac’s goal was to take some of the heat off the latter car, which had been hit hard by the… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited
I’m a big fan of these early-70s Buicks, as I had a similar version of this car but in Hunter Green. This big Nutmeg-colored 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited only came in a hardtop body style for four-door cars,… more»
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Save the Mets! Buy One, All Or Parts, 1952-1963 Nash Metropolitan
I suppose it starts with a “buy one, get the parts car for free” deal- and voilà! you have two Metropolitans. No big deal, they’re little. Then, because you have a pair, your girlfriend’s uncle’s brother gives you another… more»
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Half-Year Wonder: 1970.5 Ford Falcon
There were two Ford Falcons during the 1970 model year. First, was the wind-down of the original compact at the end of calendar 1969. Second, the 1970.5 Falcon that was a mid-size stripper version of the redesigned Fairlane/Torino. It… more»
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Restored Post: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe
When the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle was redesigned in 1968, the 300 and 300 Deluxe continued as the entry-level models. They were for buyers who had a smaller budget than the Malibu afforded, but we’re only talking a few hundred… more»
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Upgraded 1972 Pontiac Ventura II
Before 1971, the last time Pontiac fielded a compact car was in 1963. The Tempest was upgraded to mid-size status in 1964, leaving a void in the Pontiac lineup compared to Chevrolet. Since Chevy had so much success with… more»
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Performance Package: 1995 Ford Crown Victoria
Ford referred to its special high-performance package as HPP, or Handling and Performance Package. It gave the Crown Victoria some extra zing for those who wanted a bit more performance and better handling, yet still wanted a quiet, luxurious… more»
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One-Owner 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix
Quick question: Which one of General Motors’ personal luxury coupes pulled off its 1978 downsizing most successfully? The Monte Carlo (although I like it) seems to have its share of detractors, as do the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Regal…. more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1968 NSU Ro80
By now, you’ve likely figured out that I enjoy oddball vehicles, especially if they’re German in origin and have four doors. Basically, this all stems from watching Ronin a lot when I was a kid and finding fast sedans… more»
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For Patina Lovers! 1957 Chevrolet 210
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 continue to be sought out nearly 70 years after they were on showroom floors. More than 4.5 million of them were produced, providing us with a decent supply after all these years…. more»
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“Drives Like New”: 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
Missing its vinyl top and having had a few front-end parts painted black, this 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis looks nice, other than some sun damage from living in Southern California, including some peeling chrome on the bumpers. The seller… more»
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Two Owner Classic: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
If you prioritize a known history when searching for a classic to park in your garage, this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 XL might be extremely appealing. It is a two-owner classic, and the seller has been its sole custodian… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
One of the challenges for enthusiasts is locating a classic within their budget. While some can afford something exotic or desirable commanding a high price, others must set their sights lower to achieve the ownership dream. This 1965 Chevrolet… more»
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Exner’s Folly: 1961 Plymouth Savoy
The styling of Plymouth’s 1961 full-size automobiles wasn’t well received. Even though designer Virgil Exner had a hit with the “Forward Look” cars of the late 1950s, that glory would not follow the 1960-61 Plymouths. The seller’s one family… more»
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2nd Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Chevette
Chevrolet introduced the Chevette in 1976 as the eventual successor to the subcompact Vega. It turned out to be less controversial without the production ills of the other car. But “exciting” was not a term likely to be used… more»
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Rare in Red: 1986 Bentley Mulsanne
For a white-hot minute, I was ready to start looking for transporters roaming the deserts of New Mexico to pick up a bargain Bentley. I know, I know – why go looking for one halfway across the country when… more»
