In the 1980s, Oldsmobile had two automobiles bearing the Cutlass nameplate. One was the rear-wheel-drive edition that dated to the early 1960s, while the other was the more fuel-efficient Ciera with front-wheel drive. The former was retired (as RWD)… more»
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Mostly Original 1972 AMC Gremlin
During the late seventies, my peers used to laugh as my father was teaching me how to drive on his lime-green-colored Gremlin. However, the days of laughter surrounding this unusual AMC car have long passed, as these have developed… more»
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502 V8 Restomod: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
After 14 years as the top series within the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle, Malibu took over as the nameplate going forward. That coincided with the downsizing of GM’s intermediates in 1978. These cars were lighter and more nimble than the… more»
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Boat Motor Included! 1965 Plymouth Fury Project
The 1960s Plymouth Fury III was the equivalent of Chevrolet’s Impala and Ford’s Galaxie 500. It returned to completely full-size status in 1965 after a downsizing miscue in 1962 affected Chrysler’s offerings for three years. This ’65 Fury III… more»
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Well-Preserved 1961 Jaguar MKII Sedan
The Jaguar Mark II was considered a performance-oriented luxury vehicle in the ’60s. It was capable of a fun driving experience while still being comfortable. Even by today’s standards, these cars are extremely classy. This example is said to… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1971 Chevrolet Nova Project
Chevrolet’s compact, the Nova, was going into its 10th year of production in 1971. It was virtually unchanged visually from the 1970 models, which might explain why sales were off by 37% (there also may have been a GM… more»
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Amphibian Green Beauty: 1939 Plymouth Tudor Sedan
Innovation came in fits and starts in the early days of the automobile. However, a changing world necessitated automobile advancements that would make them more like the cars we see today than the horse-drawn vehicles they were based on. … more»
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Runs and Drives Great! 1985 Plymouth Reliant
It just occurred to me that the name “Reliant” as used on the Plymouth K-Car sends the wrong message. It sounds like “reliable,” which was most likely Chrysler’s intention, but it actually means “to rely on someone.” Therefore, Chrysler inadvertently implied… more»
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Same Owner 15 Years: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was one of the first subcompact cars sold by an American automaker. Built in England, the little car was launched by Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 but quickly became an AMC product when that company merged with Hudson Motor… more»
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1966 Lincoln Continental Barn Find
1966 was the first year for the 4th-gen Lincoln Continental. The company redesigned the car to compete with Cadillac’s newer models. The car’s iconic suicide doors are a personal favorite. This example seems to have a non-op odometer or… more»
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Cheap Classic? 1965 Ford Fairlane 500
We don’t cover 1965 Ford Fairlane 500s too often and I’m a bit surprised at the paucity of reviews considering Ford knocked out almost 224K copies of all stripes that year. Regardless, today we have a pretty fair subject… more»
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Factory V6: 1962 Buick Special
Finding a tidy and affordable survivor that is a turnkey proposition can sometimes be challenging, but this 1962 Buick Special ticks those boxes. It might not be as glamorous as some, but it is solid and ready for action…. more»
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4-Door 318 V8 Driver: 1969 Dodge Dart
Dodge’s first compact car was called the Lancer (1961-62). For whatever reason, when the vehicle was redesigned in 1963 the Dart name was shifted to the A-body platform shared with the Plymouth Valiant. Another rework came in 1967 and… more»
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Fluid Drive Equipped: 1942 Chrysler New Yorker
You know a 1942 automotive anything isn’t too common considering that domestic auto manufacturers mostly ceased production at the beginning of the year and transformed themselves into military contractors necessary to meet the challenge imposed by American involvement in… more»
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“True Survivor”: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
The early 1960s were an interesting time for General Motors engineering, and much of their most offbeat ideas were centered around their new compacts: The Corvair, Tempest’s “rope drive,” the aluminum V8, the Buick V6 and Pontiac’s “half a… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon By Park Ward
By the 1920s, Rolls Royce had absorbed the notion that owners might want to drive their own cars, rather than always employ a chauffeur. Moreover, financial pressures in Europe post WWI had diminished the market for luxury cars, creating… more»
