1954 was an unusual year for Kaiser Motors Corp. It can be confusing to identify the exact model as many were rebadged 1953 models, but this 1954 Kaiser Manhattan Supercharged Sedan is a K-542 so there’s no confusion here… more»
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Rotisserie Restoration: 1967 Dodge Dart GTS 383
Chrysler redesigned its two compact cars in 1967, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant. While functional, they weren’t necessarily lively – until the Dart GTS came along mid-way in the new year. By adding the Sport designation to the… more»
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Hot Rod Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe
Jaguar introduced its Mark V in the Fall of 1948 alongside the XK120. The slinky XK120 stole the show, but the Mark V staked out new territory too: it was the first Jaguar with hydraulic brakes, sealed beam headlamps,… more»
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Disc Brake Equipped! 1954 Cadillac Series 62
Last week we featured this 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible and it makes quite a visual statement. Today’s find in a 1954 Sixty-Two sedan and “frumpy” is the first descriptor that comes to mind. Sure, it’s stately looking in a… more»
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Hangar Find! 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Coming on the heels of last week’s 1970 Ford LTD is this 1968 Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop. It’s in the same vein, just a lesser model with a more restrained presentation. And, if I may say so, ’68 was… more»
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Assembly Required: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
To better compete in NASCAR, Dodge developed the Charger 500 in 1969. It was more aerodynamic than the rest of the series, with a flat front end with exposed headlights and no tunnel back for the roof. That didn’t… more»
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It’s Not a Jeep! 1953 Willys Aero
When you think you the Willys brand, you likely have visions of the venerable Jeep that was built in huge numbers during and after World War II. But they were also in the automobile business for a time, including… more»
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454 V8 Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s personal luxury car and was in its third year in 1972. The cars were little changed and the emphasis on luxury was increased with the discontinuance of the SS 454 package. Yet, the engine… more»
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Rare Rotary: 1968 NSU Ro 80
It is easy for some cars to claim the crown of the most advanced or radical car of the 20th Century, such was the rapid rate of vehicle development during the first one hundred years of passenger car production…. more»
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6,500-Mile Survivor: 1954 Hudson Jet
Attempting to remain competitive in the automobile business, Hudson Motor Car Co. developed and launched the compact Jet in 1953. However, the cost of bringing the little car to market left minimal capital for much else, so Hudson merged… more»
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Just Out of the Barn: 1955 Packard Clipper
The Clipper enjoyed a sporadic run at Packard in the 1940s and 1950s. In later years, it was the entry-level product for a car company that had touted luxury. But the Clipper was seen internally as a sales draw… more»
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Family-Owned Fifty Years: 1939 Ford De Luxe Fordor Sedan
In 1936, Ford’s Lincoln division brought the Zephyr to market. With its raked windshield, integrated fenders, and grille like the prow of a ship, it was one of the most modern shapes on the road. Future Fords borrowed heavily… more»
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63,000 Mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season. The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»
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Running Project! 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1
Today we’re bringing you another oddball, this one from France and doesn’t that just figure. Anyway, here on facebook Marketplace is a 1956 Panhard Dyna Z1 project, with an asking price of $1500; take a trailer to Elverta, California… more»
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Super Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile 88
Mr. and Mrs. T., that’s who I think of every time I spot a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88. They were an older, childless couple who lived across the street from me from my earliest years, up through the conclusion… more»
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Mild Sleeper 283 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet set a record for sales in 1965, so without many changes going into 1966, it was no surprise that sales with drop off (about 20% for the full-size cars, depending on model). Still, Chevrolet managed to build more… more»
