Ah, the good old freeze plug story was deployed to justify the condition of an engine. What does that mean? If you have to ask, you’re young and good for you. So, after a brief Barn Finds-style intro, I’ll… more»
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Cool Enough Coupe: 1962 Chevy Impala
I didn’t instantly have a picture of the 1962 Impala pop into my head when I saw a tip by Numskal for just such a Chevy. So I clicked the link just to see what the car looked like…. more»
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318 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
What a difference a year makes. Dodge launched the sporty Charger in 1966 and sold fewer than 16,000 in its sophomore year, 1967. Then along comes a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates and more than 92,000 Chargers flew out… more»
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No Reserve! 1939 Mercury Eight Coupe
Mercury’s line of cars arrived in 1939 to fill a gap between Ford’s Deluxe and Lincoln. Styled like the Zephyr and offering better-quality features than the Deluxe, Mercury body styles included a sedan, convertible, and coupe. More than 65,000… more»
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Loaded 42K-Mile 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom
Entering the market right after the 1973 gas crisis nightmare, the sixth-generation Chrysler Newport was still a big, heavy, thirsty car despite market conditions at the time. This 1976 Chrysler Newport Custom looks like it may be the nicest… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville 455 V8
Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who have owned a 19-foot-long car. That many? This 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville is just a hair under 19 feet, but with storage dust on the bumpers, it’s probably… more»
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Stored Since 1952! 1927 Chrysler Imperial Four-Door Sedan
Cars that eventually became known as Chryslers began production before Chrysler was founded. These vehicles were the outcome of a collaboration of a talented set of three engineers (anyone know which company the three came from?) and Walter P…. more»
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Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
As much as we would like to see every classic car restored to Pebble Beach Concours perfection, only a small percentage get the beautification they deserve. The largest number eventually end up rotting away, while many are cared for… more»
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Reserve Met: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
If there were ever an award within the classic scene for longevity, the 1957 Chevrolet Be Air would be a worthy recipient. The ’57, particularly in Sport Coupe form, has been a firm favorite for decades, and excellent examples… more»
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Garage Find Trio: ’60s Mercury, Ford, and Plymouth
Most collections tend to favor a particular brand, or type of car, and even model years. In this case, the seller has a trio of seemingly unrelated cars that may have once been projects of the (former?) owner…. more»
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Hot Rod Candidate? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»
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Rare 454 V8! 1970 Chevrolet Caprice LS5
The Caprice joined the Chevrolet lineup in 1965 as a luxury version of the popular Impala. Sales of the Caprice would continue to grow each year and an estimated 92,000 were built and sold in the 1970 model year…. more»
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Convert It Back? 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Volkswagen introduced the Super Beetle in 1971 to give dealers more choices for U.S. buyers. The Super Beetle varied from the standard Beetle by its curved windshield, larger luggage space, and McPherson front strut suspension. But none of them… more»
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Only Two Owners! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series had been around since 1955, establishing itself as the first true muscle car. Perhaps to take advantage of that car’s performance image, Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962, which included a 4-door… more»
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Hardtop Survivor: 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Long, low, luxurious, and appearing to be in great condition, this 1971 Cadillac Sedan DeVille is said to have been in regular storage since 2007 and only driven a couple of times a year since then to keep things… more»
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Original 327 V8; 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
What a difference a year makes. During the 1961 model year, Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport option on its full-size cars. The emphasis was on performance and fewer than 500 were built. For the 1962 model run, Chevy decided… more»
