The Chevrolet Nova was still going strong by its 10th model year, 1971. 4-door sedans sold in the minority at just 27% of total production. And if you factored in a 6-cylinder vs. V8 engine, the number was likely… more»
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Goes But Doesn’t Stop: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Yup, this one’s a project. The seller tells us that this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass two-door hardtop was barn-bound until last November. It starts and drives but does not stop—”zero brakes, zero,” he tells us. It’s looking rough around the… more»
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Tidy Restoration! 1965 Ford Cortina Mk I
On the heels of this Lotus Cortina, reviewed a few days ago, here comes its sibling, a Ford Cortina Mk I. The two cars couldn’t be more different in terms of condition, with the Ford version about as tidy… more»
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Worth $250k? 1968 Dodge Charger
It is a question that invariably sparks debate: Does the rarity of a classic necessarily equate to a high value? That is the one posed by this beautiful 1968 Dodge Charger. There is no doubting its overall condition following… more»
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Project or Parts? $2,500 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne’s future is up in the air. It doesn’t make a positive first impression although, as we shall see, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. Some will view it as an… more»
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Green Christine: 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
The 1958 Plymouth Fury was made famous by its “starring” role in the 1983 Stephen King horror/thriller movie, Christine. That was the name of a white-over-red Belvedere dressed up like a Fury that went on a killing rampage of… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1969 Chrysler Newport
Silver SUV after silver SUV, followed by black SUVs and white SUVs. Has resale mania taken all the guts and glory out of vehicle buyers these days? It’s gotten to the point that some vehicle companies are barely even… more»
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Too Hip to be Square: 1992 Volvo 240 Sedan
Got a kid ready to go to college? Need a commuter for around town? We have just the car for you, and not only will its reputation for safety and reliability impress you, it’s creeping up on “cool” status…. more»
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General Lee Wannabe: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Project
One of the surprise hits of the late 1960s was the second-generation Dodge Charger. After a modest distribution of 53,000 copies in 1966-67, sales exploded to 178,000 in 1968-69. With fresh success in their hands, Dodge changed the Charger… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1983 Honda Civic Sedan 5-Speed
The original owner of this Savoy Brown 1983 Honda Civic Sedan is said to have put it in storage for 20 years until the seller bought it “a while ago”, and the seller has since gotten it back in… more»
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Unrestored Survivor? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
There’s not a lot I can add to the now-familiar story of the legendary ’57 Chevy. I’d bet a dollar to a donut spin that the design and engineering teams over at the bowtie never imagined in their wildest… more»
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Affordable Project: 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan
The current classic market is awash with potential project candidates, but many require significant work and a large cash injection before they can grace our roads. This 1950 Dodge Coronet Sedan is a different proposition. It would benefit from… more»
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Original Paint! 1938 Ford Standard Coupe
During the mid-1930s, Ford gently erased the upright body style of its first V8 launched in 1932, so that by 1935, the car had a rounder, more modern shape. The styling took another leap in 1937, as the grille… more»
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327 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The two best-selling cars of 1965 had to be the Ford Mustang (559,000 copies) and the Chevy Impala (803,000 units). They appealed to different audiences with the youth market going to the Mustang and the family market going to… more»
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An Environmental Choice? 1984 Mercedes 300 TD
I have to admit that I’ve never considered a big Mercedes-Benz sedan, diesel equipped or not, an “environmental choice,” but that’s the seller’s suggestion regarding this 1984 300 TD. What I do know is that these are well-engineered and… more»
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Accepting Offers: 1965 Buick Special Sedan
There’s hardly a car I don’t like, but if I had to give myself a label, I’d call myself a Buick guy. I don’t know what it is about the Tri-Shield, but they built handsome, conservative cars, yet they… more»
