The Chevy Corvair went out not with a bang, but a whimper, in 1969. Demand had been falling since Ralph Nader took the car to task in the middle of the decade in his book, Unsafe at Any Speed…. more»
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Entry Level Elegance: 1988 Bentley Eight
Many car enthusiasts will tell you that one of the biggest issues with modern manufacturers right now is that they don’t offer a stripped-down, bare-bones version of their flagship models. This primarily concerns performance cars, or even just remotely… more»
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Possible V8 Upgrade: 1931 Ford Model A
Some project candidates offer buyers several choices when contemplating their build. Such is the case with this 1931 Ford Model A. It is only missing a couple of minor parts, making it a prime candidate for a faithful restoration…. more»
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Chevy Nova Cousin: 1974 Buick Apollo
In the 1970s, General Motors “cloned” the Chevrolet Nova across most divisions so they, too, could have an American-made compact. Pontiac was first with the Ventura II, then Oldsmobile soon followed with the Omega, and Buick with the Apollo…. more»
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Fallen Giant: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
How do you assign value to a car that could be great but is very, very much removed from greatness? The W114 chassis sedans with their thundering V8s put the company on the map for building high-powered sedans that… more»
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43K-Mile Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Newport
In its advertising for the 1967 Newport, Chrysler advised potential customers to “Test Price a Chrysler.” It must have been tempting; a basic Newport two-door hardtop such as the one featured here sold for $3,639, and it came standard… more»
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427 4-Speed Sleeper: 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s through 1975, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. If you wanted no frills but plenty of room, this was the car for you. Even carpeting was extra. The seller’s ’69 2-door sedan looks timid… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
In 1964, General Motors promoted several of its compacts to mid-size status. That included the Buick Special and Skylark. The first redesign in that configuration came in 1968, and the Buicks obtained “quirky” styling compared to the Chevy Chevelle… more»
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One Family Since New: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Project
The final generation of the rear-wheel drive Chevy Nova ran from 1975 to 1979. The name was revived in the 1980s, but on a badge-engineered, joint venture Toyota with front-wheel drive. This 1977 edition was purchased new by the… more»
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Garage Find: 1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.8
Jaguar’s S-Type was one of several sedans offered in the venerated manufacturer’s 1960s line-up. Buyers could choose from among the sporty Mark II, the slightly more staid S, the 420, and the full-luxe Mark X. Of these, the Mark… more»
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383-Powered Project: 1964 Plymouth Belvedere
The Belvedere became a Plymouth series in 1954 and remained a Mopar fixture through 1970. Beginning in 1962, it was produced on the B-body platform and positioned as a full-size car when it was really an intermediate. The seller… more»
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19k Mile V8 Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Monza
The first time Chevrolet used the Monza nameplate was on the 1960s Corvair. The moniker was revived in the mid-1970s and applied to a new compact derivative of the Vega subcompact. The Monza ran from 1975 to 1980 and… more»
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Just 2,700 Miles! 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP
The G8 was a full-size sedan built in Australia and sold by Pontiac in the U.S. It was a rebadge of the Holden Commodore, with Holden being a General Motors subsidiary located “down under.” Shortly after the G8’s debut… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Although it didn’t look like it on the surface, 1954 was a big year for Ford. The primary reason was an entirely new V8 engine, the Y-Block, which replaced the vaunted “flathead” after decades of production. The second was… more»
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Great Big Cat: 1965 Pontiac Catalina Ventura
California locales Catalina and Ventura both feature in the name of this large two-door Pontiac. Catalina is the model, a full-sized Poncho offering. Ventura is the trim package, which fancied up the interior and appeared in exterior “Ventura” emblems…. more»
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Early Hydramatic Equipped! 1941 Oldsmobile 78
When you think about Oldsmobile, other than it being defunct, what comes to mind? I think of OHV V8s (1949), front wheel drive (1966), air bags (1974), and, of course, automatic transmissions via the Hydramatic (1940). GM’s tech leader?… more»
