General Motors added three new compact cars to its roster in 1961: the Buick Special, Oldsmobile F-85, and the Pontiac Tempest. They were the first “unibody” automobiles built by the company. All three would remain compacts for three years… more»
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Museum Find? 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Classic cars described as museum finds are typically beautifully presented vehicles with no significant needs. This 1988 Merkur XR4Ti breaks that mold because it is dusty, dirty, and covered in leaf litter. The seller is its second owner, believing… more»
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350 V8 Transplant: 1979 Buick Skylark
The Skylark nameplate has covered a lot of different Buick products over the years. Between 1975 to 1979, it shared the same platform as the popular Chevy Nova and other divisions of General Motors. To help lower fuel consumption,… more»
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Only A Freeze Plug? 1966 Chevrolet Malibu
Ah, the good old freeze plug story was deployed to justify the condition of an engine. What does that mean? If you have to ask, you’re young and good for you. So, after a brief Barn Finds-style intro, I’ll… more»
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Cool Enough Coupe: 1962 Chevy Impala
I didn’t instantly have a picture of the 1962 Impala pop into my head when I saw a tip by Numskal for just such a Chevy. So I clicked the link just to see what the car looked like…. more»
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318 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
What a difference a year makes. Dodge launched the sporty Charger in 1966 and sold fewer than 16,000 in its sophomore year, 1967. Then along comes a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates and more than 92,000 Chargers flew out… more»
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No Reserve! 1939 Mercury Eight Coupe
Mercury’s line of cars arrived in 1939 to fill a gap between Ford’s Deluxe and Lincoln. Styled like the Zephyr and offering better-quality features than the Deluxe, Mercury body styles included a sedan, convertible, and coupe. More than 65,000… more»
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Loaded 42K-Mile 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom
Entering the market right after the 1973 gas crisis nightmare, the sixth-generation Chrysler Newport was still a big, heavy, thirsty car despite market conditions at the time. This 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom looks like it may be the nicest… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 455 V8
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who have owned a 19-foot-long car. That many? This 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville is just a hair under 19 feet, but with storage dust on the bumpers, it’s probably… more»
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Stored Since 1952! 1927 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan
Cars that eventually became known as Chryslers began production before Chrysler was founded. These vehicles were the outcome of a collaboration of a talented set of three engineers (anyone know which company the three came from?) and Walter P…. more»
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Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
As much as we would like to see every classic car restored to Pebble Beach Concours perfection, only a small percentage get the beautification they deserve. The largest number eventually end up rotting away, while many are cared for… more»
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Reserve Met: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
If there were ever an award within the classic scene for longevity, the 1957 Chevrolet Be Air would be a worthy recipient. The ’57, particularly in Sport Coupe form, has been a firm favorite for decades, and excellent examples… more»
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Garage Find Trio: ’60s Mercury, Ford, and Plymouth
Most collections tend to favor a particular brand, or type of car, and even model years. In this case, the seller has a trio of seemingly unrelated cars that may have once been projects of the (former?) owner…. more»
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Hot Rod Candidate? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»
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Rare 454 V8! 1970 Chevrolet Caprice LS5
The Caprice joined the Chevrolet lineup in 1965 as a luxury version of the popular Impala. Sales of the Caprice would continue to grow each year and an estimated 92,000 were built and sold in the 1970 model year…. more»
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Convert It Back? 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle in 1971 to give dealers more choices for U.S. buyers. The Super Beetle varied from the standard Beetle by its curved windshield, larger luggage space, and McPherson front strut suspension. But none of them… more»
