Nissan Motor Co. began its sales journey in the U.S. in 1958. Established as Nissan USA but selling cars branded as Datsuns (until the 1980s), they would become part of the “import invasion” that began in earnest with the… more»
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What’s It Worth? 1959 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala was promoted to series status in 1959 after being introduced as a high-end hardtop and convertible in the Bel Air. The 1959-60 Chevies marked an era of perhaps the “highest styled” of the cars, with batwings as… more»
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Garage Discovery: 1954 Ford Mainline
The 1954 model year was a big one for Ford as it finally retired its flathead V8 in favor of a new overhead-head engine. But the cars themselves were largely restyled versions of what you could buy in 1952-53…. more»
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Olds Rocket Power: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix was one of Pontiac’s most enduring nameplates, running as a personal luxury car for 40 years. Popular was the Colonnade era of the automobile (1973-77) when GM began eliminating true hardtops while retaining frameless doors. This… more»
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Barn Find From 2005: 1936 Ford Five Window Coupe
During the thirties, Ford was in a cycle where bodies changed every few years, and you could always count on a refresh in the second year of that body. While the 1935 Ford managed to look far more expensive… more»
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LS Candidate? 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Hatchback
Some cars from the 1970s don’t immediately spring to mind when contemplating a potential project candidate. However, this 1979 Chevrolet Monza 2+2 Hatchback deserves consideration because it is undeniably cheap. The photos suggest it is rock-solid, and while its… more»
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Right at Home on a Trailer: 1986 Zastava Yugo
How horrid is the Yugo? One measure of its popularity is the Yugo Club Facebook page: last post in 2023, and all of 370 followers. Rack that up against total production from 1980 to 2008 of almost 795,000 copies,… more»
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Stunning Presentation: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Many cars from the mid to late 1970s spent years in the automotive wilderness. They emerged from factories when emission regulations had taken an enormous bite out of engine power, and performance was typically lackluster. However, that has changed… more»
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Hot Rod Six: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200
Plymouth joined Chevrolet and Ford in 1960 as all three manufacturers entered the new compact car market. Ford’s Falcon was the most conventional, Chevy’s Corvair the most unorthodox, and the Plymouth Valiant the most aesthetical. This 1962 Valiant V200… more»
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1 of 2 Test Cars: 1961 Studebaker Hawk
The Studebaker Hawk was on its last go around of tailfins in 1961 with the aging body morphing into the Gran Turismo the following year. There was only one body style offered, a 2-door pillared sedan/coupe. The seller’s car… more»
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Hot Rod Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To many, the 1957 Chevrolets were the most attractive of the Tri-Five series (1955 to 1957). They gained tailfins that year but were tastefully done and not over the top like the winged wonders over at Chrysler. The Bel… more»
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1937 LaSalle Series 50 Two-Passenger Coupe
If ever a car was sold by the look of its grille, it was the 1937 LaSalle. Harley Earl worked his magic for GM’s Cadillac division, distinguishing the brand’s junior line-up by creating a long, narrow grille to punctuate… more»
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66k Original Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
All of us have a car or two that we wish we had never sold. One of mine was a 1983 Cutlass Supreme that we had for more than a dozen years and it was darn reliable. So, this… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop
Some people look at a project candidate and struggle to decide what path to take. Others have a lightbulb moment and develop a clear vision for the same car. That brings us to this 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door… more»
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350 V8 Power! 1961 Studebaker Lark VIII
Studebaker-Packard didn’t have a lot to crow about after their mid-1950s merger, except for the compact Lark, which debuted in 1959. It gave Studebaker a shot in the sales arm, which was badly needed, and they beat the “Big… more»
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Untouched Original? 1950 Oldsmobile 88
Oldsmobile began brewing its OHV V8 engine during the 1945-1946 union strike that shut down GM production. Without much to do, Oldsmobile engine developer Gilbert Burrell sketched several new architectures, including a 90° V8. With approval and funding from the… more»
