We’ve seen numerous low mileage claims over the years. but single-digit readings on the odometer are still fairly uncommon. They are even more unusual when attached to a bargain basement model that, ironically, appears to be in a basement… more»
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Hideaway Hardtop Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
One of the most interesting cars of the late 1950s was the Ford Skyliner. It was the first mass-produced, U.S.-built automobile to have a retractable roof which Ford marketed as the “Hideaway Hardtop.” It was technically complicated but sold… more»
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Stupendous Silver Spur: 1985 Rolls-Royce
Now this is a dignified automobile! When I spy a new Rolls-Royce I see a brick with headlights and refrigerator door handles – hardly the case with this 1985 Silver Spur. Nope, I see understated, non-pretensious elegance. Unfortunately, the… more»
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Barn Bound 32 Years: 1953 Hudson Hornet
I was reminded the other day that Mopar’s overload, Stellantis is now offering a Dodge Hornet. I don’t want to delve into its sales woes and will admit that I’ve never actually seen one. My point is the name,… more»
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29K Mile Survivor: 1993 Cadillac DeVille
Well, the location is listed as San Francisco, California but this triple white 1993 Cadillac DeVille showboat screams Palm Beach, Florida. Padded vinyl top, gold grille and stand-up hood ornament, gold badging, undersized white stripe tires, yeah baby, this… more»
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Real Super Sport Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Horsepower ratings were in decline in 1972, but not all of that was because of tightening emissions controls. The industry changed its reporting measures to be in SAE net terms. So, the L48 350 cubic inch V8 which was… more»
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8k Mile French Survivor: 1968 Simca 1100 SCV
The Simca 1100 Series was one of France’s biggest-selling autos, accounting for sales of two million units between 1967 and 1982. But not that many made their way to the U.S., sold through Plymouth’s network of dealers. This nice… more»
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Small-Block V8: 1979 Chevrolet Monza
Chevrolet first used the Monza nameplate as the more upscale version of its Corvair compact in the 1960s. They resurrected the moniker in 1975 and applied it to a sporty subcompact rooted in the ill-fated Vega. Although available as… more»
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Non Original Engine: 1968 Mercury Cyclone
“Makes the scene in a sporty manner: Cyclone 2-door hardtop” proclaims Mercury’s 1968 sales brochure. The mid-size lineup for defunct Mercury was a bit confusing in ’68 as there was the Montego, the Cyclone, and the Cyclone GT. Today’s… more»
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5,000-lb. Survivor: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 left most car buyers scrambling for more fuel-efficient alternatives. I say most because Cadillac was the exception. In 1976, they set a sales record of more than 309,000 automobiles, beating their own 1973… more»
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Twin-Stick 8-Speed: 1981 Dodge Colt
In the 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet countered the small car “invasion” led by Volkswagen by developing new products of their own. That led to the Pinto and Vega which combined for five million cars that decade. Chrysler went the… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1978 Buick Skylark Custom
From its first outing as a top-of-the-line convertible in 1953, the Skylark name represented a range of Buick products over the years. In the late 1970s, it was a compact car, based on the X-body platform spawned by the… more»
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One Owner: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350
As the muscle car movement of the 1960s moved forward, Detroit manufacturers found new success with compact performance cars. Because they were lighter than the mid-size competitors, they could move fast without needing monster engines. Such was the case… more»
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Remarkably Original: 1947 Dodge Custom 4-Door Sedan
I like it when old cars have a story. And this 1947 Dodge Custom 4-Door Sedan’s story was good enough to land it in the Driveable Dream section of the July 2019 issue of Classic Car magazine. The owner,… more»
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Silver Survivor: 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
“Elegant Style. Supreme comfort. Perfectly balanced. Whether the evening is a casual get-together with friends or a formal engagement at the theater, the Grand Marquis LS helps you arrive feeling relaxed and refreshed.” So says a brochure showing the… more»
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Patina Project: 1948 Buick Roadmaster Fastback
The eBay listing for this 1948 Buick Roadmaster fastback in Farmingdale, New York, is an honest assessment. The car is on Long Island now, but it is a “clean, dry Texas car” that is “99.9 percent rot/rust-free” (though hardly… more»
