Times were changing in the muscle car market in 1972. Chrysler dropped the 426 Hemi and 440 6-Pack, and all their cars had hardened valve seats to accommodate the new unleaded fuels that were coming on the scene. The… more»
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Survivor-Quality Landau: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice
UPDATE 2/27/24 The seller texted me and indicated that the correct mileage on the car really is close to 13,000 miles and has not turned over. That would explain the overall condition of the vehicle. The listing has been… more»
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454 Big Block V8! 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet sold nearly 350,000 Nova’s in 1972 and none of them came with a 454 cubic inch V8. The largest Nova engine in ’72 was the 350, with or without Super Sport trim. This gold Nova with a black… more»
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Two-Owner Cruiser: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
I typically prefer original and unmolested classics, but I will make exceptions under the right circumstances. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Impala. It presents beautifully, but the custom two-tone paint helps it stand out. The effect… more»
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Forgotten Fox: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
One Fox platform that doesn’t seem to get as much attention as many of the others is the Ford Fairmont and its corporate cousin the Mercury Zephyr, both compacts that went into production back in 1978. The Fairmont replaced… more»
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20k Original Miles? 1972 Plymouth Duster
Sometimes, claims about a classic must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1972 Plymouth Duster. The odometer reading of 20,000 miles is extraordinarily low, but its history makes that plausible. It recently emerged from… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1958 Edsel Corsair
The recipe for creating a good car is surprisingly straightforward. A manufacturer must create a vehicle with styling that is, at least, inoffensive. It must sell at a competitive price, and the build quality must be acceptable to the… more»
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Metal Shed Find: 1949 Packard Eight Tourer
In non-restored fashion, I’ve always considered cars like this 1949 Packard to be scary-looking. I guess it’s the combination of the shape, and the condition, that gives me the heebie-jeebies. You know, it has the kind of bearing that… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1976 Ford Granada Ghia
This 1976 Ford Granada Ghia probably won’t fall instantly onto many enthusiasts’ Top Ten desirable classics lists. However, this car has defied the odds as an original, low-mile survivor. It isn’t perfect, although it has no apparent pressing needs… more»
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48K Original Miles: 1993 Buick Roadmaster
My late mother-in-law owned a car just like this Mason, Ohio domiciled 1993 Buick Roadmaster. We used to call it the “Road Cochon” (french for pig) and boy it was. These big full-frame B-body cars (Chevrolet Impala SS, Caprice,… more»
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26k Mile Survivor? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»
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Hot Diggity Dog! 1934 Hudson Terraplane
What in the Sam Hill is a “Terraplane”? Yeah, I know, it’s a Hudson model like this 1934 example that T.J. found for us. But what I really mean, generically speaking, what does that term mean? My guess is… more»
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Golden Lion V8: 1959 Chrysler Windsor Coupe
Chrysler’s Windsor nameplate stretches back to 1939 when the model was launched to occupy a niche below the New Yorker. By the mid-1940s, the Windsor accounted for 63% of Chrysler’s sales. Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” brought fins to its… more»
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Steve McQueen’s? 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe
Hiding in this garage is an unfinished restoration project that will undoubtedly ignite debate amongst our readers. It is a 1948 Oldsmobile 98 Club Coupe, a rock-solid classic requiring the finishing touches to return to its former glory. However,… more»
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Prewar Pontiac with Patina: 1939 Pontiac Business Coupe
As the market for the average prewar car declines, bargains continue to emerge every day. Not long ago finding a running prewar coupe, or any running prewar car for that matter, for under $10,000 was almost impossible. Now there… more»
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Estate Sale Garage Find: 1964 Jaguar S-Type
The S-Type was a 4-door sedan (aka “saloon”) built by Jaguar Cars in England between 1963 and 1968. An extension of the earlier Mark 2, it had more amenities than its predecessor. Initially available with a 3.4-liter inline-6, the… more»
