I like it when old cars have a story. And this 1947 Dodge Custom 4-Door Sedan’s story was good enough to land it in the Driveable Dream section of the July 2019 issue of Classic Car magazine. The owner,… more»
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Silver Survivor: 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
“Elegant Style. Supreme comfort. Perfectly balanced. Whether the evening is a casual get-together with friends or a formal engagement at the theater, the Grand Marquis LS helps you arrive feeling relaxed and refreshed.” So says a brochure showing the… more»
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Patina Project: 1948 Buick Roadmaster Fastback
The eBay listing for this 1948 Buick Roadmaster fastback in Farmingdale, New York, is an honest assessment. The car is on Long Island now, but it is a “clean, dry Texas car” that is “99.9 percent rot/rust-free” (though hardly… more»
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1 of 200 Built: 1989 Avanti II Project
The Avanti II was the successor to the Studebaker Avanti. The original Avanti had a short life (two model years) before financial-troubled Studebaker gave up. Resurrected by two former Stude dealers, the Avanti II would live on in some… more»
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Last of the Big Buicks: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
In America, we live under the illusion that we have choices. Oh sure, you can find 87 different kinds of barbecue sauce at Wal-Mart. However, you can’t walk into the local Buick showroom and ride out with a good… more»
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British Fastback: 1969 Sunbeam Alpine GT
At first glance, the Sunbeam Alpine GT bears more than a passing resemblance to the Plymouth Barracuda of 1964-66. But that may just be coincidental, as this car was built by the Rootes Group in the UK and sold… more»
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Joker Movie Car: 1976 Dodge Coronet CHP 440 V8
This one crosses the line into a couple of different genres, being a former movie car and also a former California Highway Patrol car. I like the former police car or highway patrol car portion of the equation much… more»
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Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»
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42 Years in the Barn! 1967 Ford Fairlane
The Fairlane joined the Ford lineup in 1955, named after Henry Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan estate. It became a mid-size product in 1962 (the first of its kind?) and remained in the company portfolio through 1970 (having been replaced by… more»
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Update: 38k-Mile California Car – 1940 Ford Deluxe Fordor
UPDATE – We featured this low-mileage (38,431 showing on the odometer), mostly original ’40 Ford Fordor several months ago, and it’s being listed for sale again. Fellow staff writer Michelle Rand’s February article is below for your reading enjoyment…. more»
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Inspired by BMW? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac created the Grand Am in response to the growing presence of premium European coupes in the U.S. like ones from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The first generation of the car would follow these lines, but sales may have been… more»
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Rare Convertible! 1952 Nash Rambler Custom
Nash-Kelvinator was one of the predecessor companies of American Motors. They joined forces with Hudson Motor Car in 1954 to form AMC. Before (and after the merger), Nash built the Rambler as one of its product lines, making it… more»
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Fresh 327: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
When a seller states that their pride and joy needs little but a new home, it is best to take such claims with a grain of salt. Such is the case with this 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It… more»
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Original 318: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
Tackling any form of project build requires deep commitment, and it is almost inevitable that the process will deliver a few unexpected extra tasks along the way. The most challenging for some will be addressing rust problems, but that… more»
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Supercharged Sedan: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
“The only ’54 car for under $6,000 equipped with [sic] supercharger. the ’54 Kaiser’s performance must be experienced to be believed. Developed with Kaiser and McCulloch engineers, Kaiser’s supercharger is controlled by a solenoid switch on the accelerator. It… more»
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383 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
Trivia question: What Chrysler product saw its sales grow by a multiple of six between 1967 and 1968? The Dodge Charger, of course. A redesign of the B-bodied intermediates did the trick, bringing the tally from under 16,000 units… more»
