Some will probably love this Bluesmobile clone while others will completely dismiss it. I find it to be a curiosity item and that’s about it. It’s a 1974 Dodge Monaco that’s done up to resemble the famous car(s) that… more»
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Former Barn Find: 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
Styling of the 1959-60 Chevrolets was inspired by the “Forward Look” redesign of Chrysler products in 1957, which may have caught the industry by surprise. Tailfins quickly became the all-the-rage and led Chevrolet to shift gears, causing the all-new… more»
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Luxury Sleeper? 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Cadillacs of the mid-1950s extended the popularity of the new pillarless hardtop look introduced by General Motors in 1949. Facelifted for 1956 to give the illusion of a longer, lower, more stately vehicle, and decked with luxe trim and… more»
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GM Power: 1965 Studebaker Commander
By 1965, Studebaker as a car builder was on its last legs. During the 1964 model year, it discontinued producing cars in the U.S., having shifted its remaining operations to Hamilton, Ontario. The company would soldier on for another… more»
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Cheap European Car: 1977 Citroën Dyane
At first glance, the Citroën Dyane looks about like the 2CV upon which it was based. The styling of the latter car, though a bit odd, is iconic, and the Dyane helped carry the torch from 1967 to 1983…. more»
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Warm 350: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
We can wander through life accepting everything that is average, from clothes to food and cars, or we can strive for the extraordinary. After all, someone once said that you will never rise above the trees unless you aim… more»
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390 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet went head-to-head, offering products comparable to one another. Such was the Galaxie 500, which was produced between 1959 and 1974, and was on a par with the Chevy Impala. The seller’s… more»
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Ford Power! 1951 Plymouth Concord Coupe
This 1951 Plymouth Concord is way cool! It has been given the business, so to speak, and it is an eye-catcher. This business coupe, like this 1953 Ford Courier, is today considered an unusual body style, one from a… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport 4-Door Hardtop
Chrysler’s design department was a chaotic scene in 1962. Virgil Exner’s late 1950s sheet metal hit the right chord at the right time, but post-fin, it was as if Exner was seeking direction. His 1960 concept car left Chrysler… more»
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NASCAR Favorite: 1953 Hudson Hornet
In the early 1950s, the Hudson Hornet was the hottest thing going, at least in the eyes of the newly-formed NASCAR. Even though six-cylinder engines powered them, the Hornets won almost anything in sight – sometimes as high as… more»
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Build Or Part Out? 1972 Chevrolet Vega
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first entry into the subcompact car market in 1971. With two million units sold over seven model years, the car made a dent in the infiltration efforts of European and Japanese imports – or did… more»
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51k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
General Motors redesigned all its mid-size automobiles in 1968. Out of the four divisions (excluding Cadillac), the Buick models carried the most unique styling with a “v” shaped rear deck. That applied to the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, and… more»
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Desert Baked Business Coupe: 1936 Plymouth Coupe
For those of you who have been faithful readers for a while, I am again getting back up on my soapbox concerning prewar Mopar coupes. I believe that these overbuilt but handsome coupes are one of the best choices… more»
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One Family Owned: 1983 Toyota Celica GT
Toyota broke new ground when it released its original Celica. The company had established a reputation for producing affordable small cars featuring better-than-average build quality. However, the Celica brought a more sporting feel and remained an integral member of… more»
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Praise For 4 Doors! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
OK, it’s not equipped with a 406 CI V8 engine, no four-speed manual transmission here, forget about 500XL trim, heck this 1962 Galaxie 500 isn’t even a two-door hardtop or convertible. Nope, it’s a traditional four-door sedan, the body… more»
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No Reserve: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Pickups and SUVs dominate the new car market, but some vehicles demonstrate that there is still a spot for practical sedans. This 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is a perfect example of the breed. It presents well for its age… more»
