Ford of Britain produced some interesting small cars, including the Escort and Cortina. One of the more unusual was the Consul Capri, featuring styling cues from the Thunderbird and the Starliner. It is believed that only around twenty-five examples… more»
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Jet Age Project: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85
Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Buick all joined the compact car movement in 1961. The three were based on the new Y-body platform, and the Olds version was dubbed F-85 as a nod to the Jet Age. The car was in… more»
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One-Year-Only: 1955 Chrysler Windsor Nassau
The Windsor was a Chrysler staple throughout the 1940s and 1950s. When Chrysler rolled out the first round of its “Forward Look” products in 1955, it applied the Nassau name to an entry-level Windsor 2-door hardtop. It was a… more»
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Reassembly Required: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic
The 88 (also Eight-Eight) was an entry- or mid-level full-size car in the Oldsmobile portfolio for more than 50 years. One incarnation was the Dynamic 88, which was in the fold from 1958 to 1968. This 1960 edition is… more»
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383 Power! 1960 Mercury Monterey
This! Yes, this 1960 Mercury Monterey is one that I’ve been looking to review for a long time. Why, you ask? It’s the taillights – I remember these very specific rear markers from long ago but couldn’t recall what… more»
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Rebuilt 327: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
When Chevrolet released the Tri-Five range in 1955, the big news for many wasn’t the more modern styling. It brought the company’s new 265ci small-block V8 to the party, vastly improving overall performance. It also allowed straightforward engine upgrades… more»
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First-Year OHV: 1954 Ford Customline
The Customline was the mid-trim level for the 1952-54 Fords. It sat between the Mainline and Crestline models in the generation after the post-war “Shoebox” Fords. This 1954 example appears to be quite nice and has some cosmetic and… more»
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Worth Saving? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500
The 1958 model year was tough for most automakers (except those selling compacts). The economy was in the doldrums, but the turnaround began in 1959. As such, most saw a rebound, especially Ford, whose sales grew by 47% from… more»
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Smooth 361: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite
People often say you get what you pay for. Therefore, any running, roadworthy vehicle from Chrysler’s “Forward Look” era with a four-figure asking price will inevitably need work. That is the case with this 1960 DeSoto Fireflite, although its… more»
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SS Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet, along with the rest of General Motors (except Cadillac), joined Ford in the mid-size market in 1964. The Chevelle debuted, and it was instantly successful, selling more than 338,000 copies that first year, excluding the revitalized El Camino… more»
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Pint-Size Restomod: 1958 Morris Minor 1000
I’ve described this 1958 Morris Minor 1000 as a restomod. On the surface, it looks great, with the alloy wheels adding a touch of class. However, they are the most visible sign that this car is anything but average…. more»
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Cheap Driver: 1951 Studebaker Champion
If your selection criteria for a turnkey 1950s classic includes the words “practicality” and “affordability,” this 1951 Studebaker Champion deserves a close look. Repainted in the 1990s, it still presents well. It has no mechanical issues, and the optional… more»
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Almost Finished: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s Impala hit a sales record in 1965 that is likely to never be beaten. More than one million cars were produced, excluding the Biscayne and Bel Air. That’s a hard act to follow, and sales dipped a little… more»
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Documented 6,600 Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet entered the 1960s with an unorthodox compact car by Detroit standards of the day. That was the Corvair with its air-cooled, rear-mounted flat-six engine. By the end of the decade, demand had trickled off for a variety of… more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, knocking out a few dings and dents, and wielding a spray gun, this 1962 Chevrolet Impala deserves a close look. It runs and drives well, featuring its original V8, a rebuilt… more»
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Original Paint: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Over the years, Ford has always been a close (or not so close) second to Chevrolet in automobile sales. But one exception occurred in 1957 when Ford beat Chevy by just 7,000 units, no doubt because the Fords were… more»
