“The New Hudson. Now You’re Face To Face With Tomorrow!” That’s how Hudson described their radically restyled car in 1948 that set the automotive industry on its ear. As an old marketing and advertising guy, I get a kick… more»
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Restored Frame: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Project
Chevrolet sold over one million Impalas in 1965, a record never bested. The 1967 models were based on the same platform/design as the ‘65s and saw about 650,000 assemblies, which wasn’t too shabby on their merit. The seller has… more»
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Jump In And Drive: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
The era of the postwar independent automaker is a rich and fascinating one, and its historical study is like a “choose your own adventure” book. Automotive historians have written many volumes on what might have been if one carmaker… more»
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America’s Favorite: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
While not stated specifically, this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass appears to be the very common Supreme variant, one of only 186K knocked out by GM’s mid-tier division in the Bicentennial year of 1976 – that’s a huge number! The seller… more»
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Survivor 1961 Ford Galaxie Detective Car
The Galaxie was a nicely trimmed, full-sized auto in the 1961 Ford lineup, making the sedan an excellent choice if you happened to be a detective. The seller says that’s how this one spent its early years, and sadly,… more»
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73k-Mile Beauty: 1962 Buick Invicta Sedan
Invicta is one of those Buick names that’s not heard in automobile conversations quite as often as some of the others, and it’s probably because of the car’s somewhat short lifespan. The Invicta entered the brand’s lineup as a… more»
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Great Starting Point? Cheap 1950 Ford Sedan
One of the most enjoyable avenues in the classic car scene is buying a model that is not highly desirable and driving the wheels off without worrying about devaluing a more expensive model. The 49-51 shoebox Ford is a… more»
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Running Project: 1963 Studebaker Cruiser
Studebaker was largely known for building and selling “sensible” automobiles in the 1950s and 1960s, though a few shining stars appeared throughout. Like the 1962-64 Gran Turismo and the 1963-64 Avanti. The Lark debuted in 1959 as a compact… more»
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Rare In The US: 1975 Lancia Beta Berlina
Looking appropriately Americanized in its first year on sale in the U.S. market, this 1975 Lancia Beta Berlina appears to have been as well-preserved as a 1975 Barolo Riserva Dosio Speciale. I normally don’t compare vehicles to wine, but… more»
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Older Restoration: 1959 Plymouth Belvedere
This 1959 Plymouth Belvedere underwent a restoration approximately thirty years ago. The seller feels it deserves a repeat performance, although its respectable presentation and lack of significant rust means that the work could proceed at the buyer’s leisure. It… more»
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Pristine Panther: 1991 Ford Crown Victoria
Every now and again, we’re offered reminders at how truly competent Ford’s Panther platform was. These full-size models were well-used by government agencies, rental car counters, livery drivers, and commuters everywhere in the 1980s, and despite the Panther platform’s… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Rover 2000TC
For those of you who grew up on American cars, the name “Rover” might only be familiar when trailing the word “Land,” and that’s OK. In Europe, the Rover was well-known as a stately, conservative sedan for those who… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is ideal for someone who simply wants to slip behind the wheel and drive off into the sunset. It is a 1964 Pontiac Bonneville, and what sets it apart is that… more»
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Furious Fuselage: 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury 383
The new Fuselage Look wasn’t for everyone, some said it was too plain, some said it was too bold, too modern, not stylish enough, too simple. I’m a big fan as we had a ’69 Fury III sedan when… more»
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67k-Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova served Chevrolet well as one of their largest sellers between 1962 and 1979. They were straight-forward compact cars with rear-wheel-drive, replaced by the less-than-perfect FWD Citation in 1980. The fourth and last generation ran from 1975… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 DeSoto Sedan
If I didn’t become so attached to cars (a real flaw for someone who likes so many of them), I’d love to buy at least one car a year that needs some help, get it back on the road,… more»
