A 1988 Pontiac Grand Am, heh? I remember the Grand Am’s introduction in ’73; it was to be another premium variation on GM’s famous A-body platform. It was even supposed to house the vaunted SD 455 CI engine, but… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1955 Mercury Montclair
The Montclair was a mid- or top-range Mercury on two occasions (1955 to 1960, 1964 to 1968). It was introduced on a new platform in 1955, and 2-door hardtops like this one were more than two-thirds of Montclair sales… more»
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Parts Car or Project? 1970 Dodge Charger 500
The Dodge Charger 500 was a fancier trim edition of the car in 1970 and 1971. But in 1969, it was a limited-edition car with styling adjustments to be more aerodynamic for NASCAR purposes. Only 392 were built in… more»
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32k Miles: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440
Authenticity can be a vital consideration for many enthusiasts hunting for a classic to park in their garage. If you fall into that category, this 1969 Dodge Coronet 440 Sedan could be right up your street. The odometer reading… more»
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58k Miles: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger Special
Dodge added the Swinger 2-door hardtop to the Dart lineup in 1969 to add some pizzazz to the otherwise stodgy compact. A couple of years later, the Swinger Special came along, a stripped-down version of the car for those… more»
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One Owner Bathtub: 1975 AMC Pacer
If you look up the word “quirky” in the dictionary, you might see a photo of the American Motors Pacer there. Along with one each of the AMC Gremlin and Matador. AMC was always willing to think outside of… more»
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Few Details: Carport Find 1957 Oldsmobile 98
Of all of the cars that represented the Space Age styling of the late 1950s, the list has to include the 1957-58 Oldsmobiles. This applied to both the 88 and 98 models, with the 1958 being more over the… more»
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39k Miles: 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord Project
German auto manufacturer Opel began selling cars in the U.S. through Buick dealers in 1957. That practice would continue until 1975, when Buick had sufficient traction with its own compact, the Apollo/Skylark. Rare today is the Opel Olympia Rekord… more»
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Wonderful Wagon: 1949 Packard Eight Station Sedan
Packard launched its first true station wagon in 1937, but the post-war period called for something different. Rather than developing a new wagon body, Packard adapted its existing Eight sedan, renovating the cabin and body panels to add birch… more»
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Unibody Project: 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
Most folks remember the Dodge Dart as a compact car. That was between 1963 and 1976. But in 1960-61, it was a full-size offering with a shorter wheelbase that outsold some of the other Dodge offerings. The seller has… more»
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Solid Barn Find: 1970 BMW 2002
We’ve only seen about six examples of BMW’s sweet 2002 cross our desks at Barn Finds in the last year, so seeing two within days of each other is a rare treat. The last one was a tidy survivor,… more»
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Upgraded Sleeper! 1966 Plymouth Belvedere I
The Belvedere was a staple in the Plymouth portfolio from 1954 to 1970. It became a mid-size by default in 1962 when Chrysler introduced the B-body platform, thinking that Chevrolet was going to downsize. In 1965, the B-body became… more»
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3-On-The-Tree! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In the 1950s, a column-shifted manual transmission was common fare. But by the 1970s, automatic transmissions had largely taken their place – at least on non-performance automobiles. This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe has a 307 cubic inch… more»
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Parked 36 Years: 1973 Plymouth Duster
One of Plymouth’s most successful ventures of the 1970s was the addition of the Duster fastback to the Valiant compact lineup. It took a rather stodgy sedan and turned it into a sporty youth car from 1970 to 1976…. more»
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Solid Survivor: 1976 BMW 2002
The appeal of the classic world is that it offers something for every taste. Those who prefer high-performance domestic models have plenty of choice, but there are also excellent options for those seeking something European. This 1976 BMW 2002… more»
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1-of-500: 1986 Dodge Shelby Omni GLH-S
Hot hatches were a staple of the 1980s, though some were hotter than others. The Dodge Shelby Omni GLH-S was a one-year-only model that provided exceptional performance for its size. Only 500 cars rolled off the factory floor in… more»
