Chrysler’s DeSoto brand was still hanging in there in 1952 when the Firedome models were introduced. They would hold various positions in the DeSoto line-up, beginning with the top series through 1955. They were big, boxy-looking cars that would… more»
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Revived After 45 Years: 1956 Hudson Hornet
The days of the Nash and Hudson brands were numbered when they joined forces in 1954 to form American Motors Corp. (AMC). Neither would field a car past the 1957 model year, which included the 1956 Hudson Hornet with… more»
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Needs Interior: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
In its heyday in the 1950s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile. Then came the Impala and then the Caprice, so the Bel Air was repositioned toward the bottom of the rung by 1966. The rather stark Biscayne… more»
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5-Speed Project: 1984 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevette was the successor to the subcompact Vega. It was less controversial than its predecessor (but boring) and saw variants offered by Pontiac in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 2.8 million copies were built over a dozen years… more»
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Almost a Nova! 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
The Ventura II was the first of several General Motors 1970s variants of the popular Chevrolet Nova. Pontiac hadn’t had a compact car since 1963 and copying the successful Nova was an easy way to get one beginning in… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1977 AMC Gremlin
The AMC Gremlin was a quirky subcompact with a quirky name. It was in production from 1970 to 1978 and American Motors sold 671,000 copies throughout the decade. Under the skin, it was a Hornet with 12 inches removed… more»
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Award-Winning: 1968 Buick Skylark GS-350
When you were shopping for a mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s, and wanted it to be as luxurious as possible, the Buick Gran Sport was your ticket. It was the fanciest of GM’s muscle cars because Cadillac… more»
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Drivable Barn Find: 1929 Nash Standard Six Coupe
Charles Nash founded Nash Motors in 1916 after purchasing the Kenosha, Wisconsin factory belonging to the bankrupt Thomas B. Jeffery Company, maker of a car called the Rambler (history rhymes, eh?). With WWI in full swing, a critical cash… more»
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A Beetle, Only Super: All-Original 1973 VW
Want a classic VW that you don’t have to shift yourself? This 1973 VW Super Beetle might be the car to cruise around wherever you live. You’ll find it here on craigslist for an asking price of $15,500. It… more»
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Range-Topping Survivor: 1965 Rambler American 440H
AMC remained true to its roots when it released the Third Generation Rambler American. The result was an affordable compact car that was comfortable but allowed scope for aspirational buyers to secure something more upmarket. The range-topping offering in… more»
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Dirty Garage Find: 1970 Pontiac Executive
The Executive was a short-lived Pontiac nameplate, replacing the Star Chief from 1967 to 1970. It rode on the Bonneville’s longer wheelbase but had a trim level similar to the Catalina. It was the least popular of the full-size… more»
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Stored 55 Years: 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer
During the “Forward Look” model years of 1957-59, the Coronet was the entry-level Dodge. If you ordered a Coronet as a 2-door hardtop, they were also designated as Lancers. These automobiles helped influence styling in Detroit for the next… more»
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Half A Bubble-Top: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
The “bubble-top” Sport Coupe was offered in both Bel Air and Impala trim in 1961. The following year, it was only available on the former as the latter went with a more formal look. This 1961 Impala is more… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 AMC Matador Coupe
Every marque has a legion of dedicated enthusiasts passionate about almost every model the company produced. I am probably not that devoted to AMC, but I have long admired the company for being bold and daring. The results of… more»
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6,475 Mile All-Original 1971 Datsun 510 Sedan
6,475 miles? That’s mind-blowing for a 53-year-old car, not to mention being all original and appearing to be in museum-like condition. This 1971 Datsun 510 sedan has to be the nicest original example on the planet and the seller… more»
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California Car: 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
Not automatically a Sedan DeVille, the Cadillac Series 62 Sedan was similar but with a few detail differences and it was, of course, a level above the base-level Series 61 models. This one-repaint “survivor” 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan… more»
